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Old 01-03-2022, 11:39 AM
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Re: Big brake upgrade.

I am in the middle of this right now. I am having a problem with the emergency brake shoe clearance.
I cannot push the driver side axle in far enough to get the C-slip in becusas4e the hub of the axle is hitting the e-brake shoe. This doesn't seem the be a problem on the passenger side because of how the ring gear carrier is designed.
Has anyone run into this?

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Old 01-03-2022, 11:48 AM
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Re: Big brake upgrade.

can you remove the shoes and get the clip in? reinstall the shoes after the clip is in ?
Old 01-03-2022, 11:52 AM
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Re: Big brake upgrade.

Unfortunately not. Once the c-clip is installed, the clearance between the hub and the e-brake shoe is so tight, you wouldnt be able to slide the shoe in (i tried) or even bale able to install the ebrake show retaining clip.
Old 01-04-2022, 11:26 AM
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Re: Big brake upgrade.

Well, I had the backing plate on backwards. Once I switched them, and bend that e-brake shoe ever so slightly, i was able to sneap the c-clip in. AND get it back out, which is key. Chalk this one up to not paying attention.
Old 01-04-2022, 03:08 PM
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Re: Big brake upgrade.

Good to know it worked out. Whenever you're finished and ready to show it off, be sure to post pictures. Everybody LOVES pictures!
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