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06-15-2014, 12:01 PM
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Adjusting brakes..what tool?
Usually my mechanic checks the brakes, but i wanted to try it myself. I've adjusted auto drum brakes before so I know the process. I have a large selection of tools. But I don't have anything that'll work here to reach into the adjuster. what am I missing?? My old spoon adjuster hits the axles.
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06-15-2014, 12:07 PM
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Some call it a "brake spoon"
https://www.google.com/#q=brake+spoon
I have uses a wide flat blade screw driver.
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06-15-2014, 12:08 PM
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I used a long screwdriver, just had to find right angle.
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06-15-2014, 12:27 PM
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I had a old screwdriver that i bent to use just for adjusting drum brakes
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06-15-2014, 12:30 PM
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Here are a few that I have.
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06-15-2014, 12:46 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by OldCoot
Here are a few that I have.
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That is quite the collection of spoons!
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06-15-2014, 12:58 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnleann
That is quite the collection of spoons!
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Just the ones I could lay my hands on quickly. Have at least that many more in various other hiding places. 
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06-15-2014, 12:59 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by johnleann
That is quite the collection of spoons!
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He doesn't know how to use them tho.
Frankie had to tell him what they are and for.
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06-15-2014, 01:34 PM
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I only have about 5/8" from the axle to the back of the drum. OC, I have a spoon like the third one from the left. It won't fit, not even close. I think I'm gonna have to custom make one. Heck it's even tough getting the plug out!
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06-15-2014, 01:36 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RPAspey
I only have about 5/8" from the axle to the back of the drum. OC, I have a spoon like the third one from the left. It won't fit, not even close. I think I'm gonna have to custom make one. Heck it's even tough getting the plug out!
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Need one like the 2nd from the left.
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06-15-2014, 01:46 PM
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Gonna get one or make one. I don't want to muck up the one I have.
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06-15-2014, 01:52 PM
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1/8 x 3/4 steel strip will work if you sharpen the end a little.
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06-15-2014, 02:23 PM
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The auto parts store suggested an offset screwdriver. I have plenty of those.
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06-15-2014, 05:06 PM
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Ok. I made a tool from a paint can opener. Now I can't remember which way to turn the adjuster. Would someone give me a clue? Is it different between right and left sides?
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06-15-2014, 05:14 PM
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Dang YouTube videos waste a lot of time with music and fluff. I'm still not sure.
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06-15-2014, 05:44 PM
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Up with the wheel on both sides iirc
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06-15-2014, 05:48 PM
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Ok. Just got my third one done. I stuck my home made tool in and pried down. That rotated the star up. I've said it many times, things are hard once.
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06-15-2014, 05:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RPAspey
Dang YouTube videos waste a lot of time with music and fluff. I'm still not sure.
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The RV Doctor: Electric Trailer Brake Maintenance
Turn the star in a clock wise direction or pry down.
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06-15-2014, 05:56 PM
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DONE. It took me longer to type in that last message that it did to adjust that last brake. I haven't adjusted brakes since my 72 beetle or my 68 Dodge Dart.
Thanks everyone!!
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06-15-2014, 05:57 PM
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Pry the star wheel down is a better instruction. Clockwise would depend on which side of the tool you're on.
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