smalltownusa
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- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 2005 Sport Trac XLT 4WD
I have 4 wheel disc brakes, but my parking brake is the old shoes. I have the passenger side off to be able to compare with the "intact" driver side.
So far I can't figure out how to get the top inner spring on both shoes. The outer at least I will be able to see.
I have the Hayes manual, but unfortunately it shows pictures and instructions for prior years that are not at all like my 2005.
I start by attaching the rear top spring to my left shoe, putting it in place then trying to reach behind the right shoe (not much room) to attach it to the right shoe.
At this point I have not attached any of the "keepers" to hold the shoes in place thinking it would give me more wiggle room. Maybe I am not getting enough pull to stretch the spring, but there is so little room to work.
I got to thinking maybe there is a trick that somebody who has done it before me could share.
I am reusing the old springs etc., but realize that I should replace them also so just to get this thing moving I am using the old. Once complete I will order the new hardware and repeat in a different garage bay.
So far I can't figure out how to get the top inner spring on both shoes. The outer at least I will be able to see.
I have the Hayes manual, but unfortunately it shows pictures and instructions for prior years that are not at all like my 2005.
I start by attaching the rear top spring to my left shoe, putting it in place then trying to reach behind the right shoe (not much room) to attach it to the right shoe.
At this point I have not attached any of the "keepers" to hold the shoes in place thinking it would give me more wiggle room. Maybe I am not getting enough pull to stretch the spring, but there is so little room to work.
I got to thinking maybe there is a trick that somebody who has done it before me could share.
I am reusing the old springs etc., but realize that I should replace them also so just to get this thing moving I am using the old. Once complete I will order the new hardware and repeat in a different garage bay.