Parking Brake Shoe Spring Installation Tip 

A wtf moment for sure. hahaha

I'm not going to lie that was me this morning when I took one of my rear tires off to inspect the brakes. Just bought this car and I've always had discs. Thank you so much again for making this

Put me off doing my brakes for 3 months. Finally the squeel pissed me off more than fear

That's me, I've done many (disc) brake jobs and I am having a hell of a time with a set of parking brake shoes.

Necessity is the mother of invention. Thanks

I have successfully put one retainer for one shoe 1 about 1 hour of struggling, I have left the second one after 40 minutes, my hands are hurting and out there was 34 degrees Celsius. Now as I will calm down I can put back the retainer in no time, like a boss. Thank you Ozzstar.

You're welcome

Nice!

The only thing old school i don't miss either.

I'd like to see that trick. 👍

It works!

Haha that's exactly what it is. Good luck!

Tips n tricks.👍

Thanks man. The healing process is long, feel better.

@@ozzstars_cars Thanks man. I’m trying, LOL. It’s hard to sit still. There’s so much I have to do! 😁

You're welcome Derek, glad I helped out!

I believe it, we live in a crazy time like no other. Glad the vid helped you out.

You're welcome Gino! Take care -Glen

The purpose of this video is to show folks how to install the springs if they don't have the tool.

Busy as a pig in dooky. Thanks Terry.

Oh you know I was scrubbing with hand sanitizer afterwards, she's a dirty girl. haha Now that you mentioned it I should have filmed using a pair of pliers to grasp and twist that spring retainer locking washer off. Now ya tell me Dave! Hope all is well pal.

I was here all along to help. Now you know.👍

That's right Steve. I forgot about that. Besides you Canucks buy milk in a bag. 😄 Hope all is well.

@@ozzstars_cars LOL it would be funny to see wire ties on our bread just like milk bags . I can plan next year's projects now since lumber has dropped by 50% . I notice our prices are lower than yours on so many products now , not sure what's going on but I ordered some stuff off Amazon and it's drastically lower than your Amazon. All good when I'm paying less for stuff than you guys 😅😅

@@SteveRobReviews I may have to move. lol

Finish the job and warm up!

Glad it helped!

They can rust bad here too, especially the cars coming from nearby Pennsylvania. I believe there is some wheel bearing footage hiding somewhere. 😉 Thanjs Scuba

Thanks man

Haha glad it worked out!

It's in the bag of tricks, right Jonathan? 😉

@@ozzstars_cars that's right. Sometimes you have to think outside the box.

@@tundraluv you just need stronger bread ties. Buy a name brand. lol

@@ozzstars_cars right. I'll get right on that. Until they get here, I opted for option B, chalking the wheel once over 5 years when I actually use the parking brake. 🤣

@@33fivers awesome!

@@haadimemisevic6559 you're welcome!

It's the small things in life that make a big difference. Take care Wyatt.

Thanks 🤘

Now you know. 👍

@@Enpassantful perfect!

Glad the video helped and thanks for your generosity! -Glen

@thestove2407 thanks!

@ozzstars_cars I've been reconditioning the 4 brakes on our 2012 Gm SUV. And found a loose lining on the parking brake. While Amazoon had the replacements here in one day ... I spent a chunk of time ... wrestling those darn clips. I got them off, but those short springs are TOUGH ! I wasn't sure I'd have much luck at putting them back on. So, this evening, I was looking for a tool, but I was reading that they are not the correct size, bummer. That's when I stumbled upon your video. That's what I like about RU-vid .. I can always find a smart person with an ingenious solution ! Cheers from Canada 🇨🇦 👍

@@thestove2407 I appreciate the kind words!

@davidjones5729 sounds good David!

Christmas wreath wire....I'll have to remember that one if I'm out of bread. lol Glad the video inspired you! -Glen

I've used zip ties before, and they work well. Just make sure you can access them with some snips and pull the broken pieces out with a needle nose

Thanks, I have about 300 repair videos on RU-vid.

It's all part of my "Save the fingers" campaign.

It's all 👀genetics.

What make and model vehicle?

@@ozzstars_cars 09 Toyota Sienna

What about it?

@@ozzstars_cars I figured it out. It was the bolt on the wheel you have to stick a wrench in it 12mm take the caliber the piece that holds the caliber.

You got it Ryan!

There is no inside spring retainer on this model car.

@@ozzstars_cars Wow..ok. Thks

Awesome!

What a dumb design!

@@ozzstars_cars I’m swaying towards taking the wheel bearing off but before I do I am going to try using fishing wire to keep the spring compressed in place until I can fit the cap on to secure it in place, I got a Saab 9-5 LINEAR 2.2l turbo diesel it’s a fucking joke worst thing I ever had difficulty with trying to fit on a car well.. this particular model. Because it’s partial behind the wheel bearing it keeps popping the spring if not giving me enough time to grab it and twist on, pliers are useless on it unless you have ultra thin ones

@@christopherbrown2224 sounds like a bear of a job. Patience and time will get it done.

Good news!

What a pain!

Glad the video helped you out. -Glen

You got it Dave!

You're welcome!

You're welcome, let us know how it goes.

Not all heroes wear capes Austin but your neighbor knows you are one. 👍

You're welcome RG

I wouldn't go that far but thanks Irfan.

👍

Thanks Troy! Make sure to add in the "boingggg" metal clip flying sound effect. Haha

Wow! You're welcome.

They will have to be real thin and small for this job.

Exactly and hat's because a lever is not a spring. 👍

@@ozzstars_cars the parking brake cable has the spring. The rest of the brake assembly is just your rear drum brakes. Not the parking brake.