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Old 10-16-2012, 04:03 AM
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Originally Posted by TheDon View Post
it looks like the only thing holding the spring in place is that one bolt and then it should just come out.

I found this on an AR15 forum of all things?



How To Install Replace Rear Drum Brakes Chevy Venture 97-05 1AAuto.com - YouTube

ding, chevy venture van uses the same rear drums. This should be very helpful
The little round metal thing to the far right in the graphic for 'brake hold down spring kit' is pushed in with the tool, then it's turned, and it realeases from the 'brake hold down pin' on the other side of the brake, to the left in the graphic.

The tool:



This spring holds the shoes firm against the back stop steel, whatever that's called.
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