Hello All,
I've swapped an 8.8 into my 85 and am having all kinds of trouble rebuilding the brakes.
- I have the LMR rebuild kit
- The new LMR adjuster lever does not have the small hole that retains the bottom (red) spring, so
- I'm trying to use the old ones out of the 7.5" rear
With help, I've tried to follow the install videos that LMR and others have posted on YouTube. Thus far it's been nothing but frustration:
- I think every video I've found has some unfortunate edits - they show the start of installing the more difficult components and then cut to the component being completely installed
- The LMR video makes no mention of the missing hole in their adjuster lever; it appears that they hook the spring onto the large oval hole at the top - but again, bad angles and creative editing
- The videos show everything generally staying put as each component is installed. In my case, as soon as I try to install the last spring (no matter which one I install last), everything wants to fall apart.
I've got the correct brake tools. I've had an extra set of hands. I've tried using clamps to hold things in place. At the end of (2) hours-long attempts, I end up putting everything back in the box to try again another day.
Is it really this difficult or am I just an idiot? I did drum brakes on my Camaro back in the 80s and perhaps my memory is fading but it was not even close to being this frustrating.
Any advice (or money for hard liquor) is appreciated.
BG
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