<VV> LM self-adjusting brakes

[Bill Hubbell]

I have done it several times.  Clamp the actuator in a vise, attach the 
pivot, install one end of the spring onto the pivot, use a vise grips to 
stretch the other end onto the actuator.  At least, that is how I do it.

Bill Hubbell
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "jmclott" <jmclott@netzero.net>
To: <virtualvairs@corvair.org>
Sent: Monday, October 11, 2004 7:04 PM
Subject: <VV> LM self-adjusting brakes


> Do any of you have a tip on how to assemble the actuator, pivot and 
> override
> spring ?  Step 8 on page 5-9 of the '65 shop manual says "The actuator,
> pivot and override spring are on assembly.  It is not recommended that 
> they
> be disassembled for service purposes, unless they are broken."  No
> disagreement here.  I spent the better part of this afternoon trying to
> stretch that spring into place with no success.  Any ideas?
>
> Jim McLott
> Member: CORSA, Corvair Atlanta, and 25% member (just the left-front) of
> Group Red
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