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Old 02-03-2006, 11:51 PM
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On a 560sl, it is possible to back off the emergency brake adjustment to get the shoes in a little before you rap it off. I had to do this, and it was still very difficult. I used a BFH. An ordinary mallet won't do it. Of course you then have to readjust the emergency brake when reinstalling.
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