RESTORATION
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We recommend taking a picture of the brakes before you
disassemble everything. You might need it for reference when
putting it back together. Disassembly begins by removing the
two retracting springs from the post. Tim Clingler, restoration
specialist at Orlando Mustang, uses an old Craftsman brake tool.
Vise grips and stout pliers have also been known to work.
FACTORY DRUM BRAKE DIAGRAM
Even experienced mechanics will be ahead of the game by
disassembling only one side at a time. Leave the other side intact
in case you need to refer to it for reassembly. It’s also a good idea
to take a couple of pictures of each side before you pull it all apart.
It could very well answer some questions once you tear it all down.
But should you choose to ignore all of our sage advice, here’s a
factory diagram of how the drum brake assembly goes together.
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Not that it makes any difference mechanically, but the white spring
for the rear shoe was on the outside, so it comes off first, followed
by the green spring for the front shoe. The innermost item on the
post is the automatic adjuster cable. All of it comes off.