How do you guys deal with the D^MN parking brake spring?

[Wildwildwest]

Yeah, I remember reading his thread.

So the idea is to get at the upper bolt without disconnecting the park brake spring at all? That would work for rotor or hub replacement.

To disconnect the cable from the arm, I'll try the zip tie method.

Exactly for rotor and/or caliper replacement no need to disconnect parking cable

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[GTP]

Full thread on replacing the hubs front and rear:

https://www.mustang6g.com/forums/th...isit-and-a-screw-up-for-entertainment.159924/

I disconnected the camber arm only to pivot the knuckle down. Pushed the axle out by hand (I keep anti-seize on the splines). Then I had sufficient access to the four hub bolts.

 

[GTP]

I remember that it was a real PITA ! I finally got out a small valve spring compressor that is for small engines (5 HP Briggs) to compress that spring after I loosened up the parking brake adjuster. Thanks for helping me to relive that moment in my life as I ran out of beer that day....

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[SL8888]

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Thats it !!!

 

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Like this?

Tried it out.
Works great.
No more frustration.
Well worth the $50!

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