Re: IML: '62 Brake problem - Return Sprinl Link popped out!

[randalpark@xxxxxxx]

This has not happened to me, and I have done the brakes on my '56 
through '62 models at least a dozen times altogether. I suspect that 
you should replace the backing plate assembly. I am wondering if this 
would stay together under normal operation, if it came apart during 
reassembly.

The springs aren't that difficult to install, although they are tricky. 
I always hook the end on the backing plate link first, then pry the 
other end of the spring into position on the brake shoe. This was the 
way I was taught to reassemble Center Plane Brakes. It may even say 
this in the FSM. The reason could be to keep from damaging the backing 
plate assembly. The first time I did this job, I fought it for days, 
until I finally tried a certain screw driver that allowed the spring to 
"slide right into place" the very first time, EVERY time. I have since 
kept that screw driver in a special drawer in my tool box.

I hope you can fix it, but if you can't Bob Hoffmeister probably has 
the parts you need. His contact information is on the OIC web site. For 
some reason, I thought this car was all back together and on the road 
weeks ago. I must have confused this project with someone else. Good 
Luck!

Paul W.


-----Original Message-----
From: Joe Strickland <jwstrick426@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: Imperial Mail List <mailing-list@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Cc: Brooks Harkey <vm.dude@xxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Sun, 30 Sep 2007 1:42 pm
Subject: IML: '62 Brake problem - Return Sprinl Link popped out!


Today while reassembling the front brakes on my '62 Imperial, the brake 
return spring link popped completely out of the support plates. This 
happened while trying to reinstall the brake shoe return spring. The 
best picture I have found of the return spring link is in the Master 
Technician book 96 which is for '55-'56 models. The item is shown best 
on pages 9-13 illustrations. Has any of you had this happen? If so, how 
does one go about getting the spring return link back into position 
between the support plates? One end has to go behind the brake shoe web 
heel anchor and the other end goes behind the adjustment cam. Can the 
return spring link be put back in easily if two of the bolts that hold 
the support plates to the axle hub and steering link are removed? 
 
Or have I broken/damaged the return spring link and it can't be 
repaired? I didn't find any loose pieces that fell out from between the 
support plates. The passenger side went together with no problems. I 
was installing new wheel cylinders and brake shoes on the driver's side 
when this happened. 
 
Joe 


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