Learned a trick when replacing my jiffy
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Learned a trick when replacing my jiffy
Thought Id share a trick I learned when I swapped out my chrome jiffy for a black one. Worked like a charm:
https://www.hdherd.com/forum/technic...kstand-install
https://www.hdherd.com/forum/technic...kstand-install
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Not many people have a Drum Brake spring tool laying around any more. Not a lot of people who still work on drum brakes.
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Wondered that myself when contemplating the removal. Its guys like the one in the link that have saved my *** on many occasions. Thats why I always repost, its a debt I owe every time.
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I find that if I remove the jiffy stand from the bracket, hook both ends of the spring, with the jiffy stand pointing toward the front, I can pull the Jiffy stand enough to insert it into the bracket, flip it to the up position and install the top key and bolt.
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I've done both of those methods, both worked, but were a pain in the ***. I tried the washer method last time I had to replace a spring. Worked well.
Not many people have a Drum Brake spring tool laying around any more. Not a lot of people who still work on drum brakes.
Not many people have a Drum Brake spring tool laying around any more. Not a lot of people who still work on drum brakes.
I am going to try the washer method next time I do it, because it is a smart way to do it.
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I've got a spring tool, cheap...put spring on somewhat like ranger said. The washers (or coins) works well, too. When I had the stand off the wifes Low Rider, to add to the tab so bike would rest more upright, I also fitted an oillite bushing in the block. Smooth and no slop now!
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From: Sacramento, CA
I have to keep the drum tools handy. Wife's 2003 Dodge van has rear drums. Also, my 1962 Chevy truck has 4 wheel drums.