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Old 06-04-2008, 10:29 PM
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Originally Posted by Martineau Gauda View Post
Also, on the bottom spring should it install and loop from on top instead of going under the shoes?
May not make a difference but I know the top spring has to be installed from the bottom and go under the star-adjuster.

I made note that the bottom spring was installed on top when I did my parking brakes.

If the bottom cable adjust is not free it will create the problem you are describing.
I took pictures before disassembly and both springs where on the bottom. The service manual seems to suggest that too, although the drawings are unfortunately not 100% clear in that respect. I've attached a screen capture of the 42-0530 job, as the forum would not allow me to post the whole file in PDF (91Kb).

CORRECTION: now that I recall, the bottom spring goes on top, the upper goes on the bottom, just under the star adjustment wheel.
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Parking Brake Shoe Replacement: Drum will not budge-42-0530.jpg  
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