M-38 Brake job.

Redspec5 · Post by **Redspec5** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 11:41 am

I am new at this Forum if I am in the wrong place please set me on the right track.

!951 M-38 Braks. I am having an exteremly hard time reattaching the Brake retracting spring on the front wheels. Any suggestions

Ken

toojeeps · Post by **toojeeps** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 12:31 pm

Do you have a brake spring tool? It makes the job alot easier. They are available at most auto parts stores for around ten dollars. You can use a slender screwdriver to guide the spring end into the catch hole. Attach one end of the spring and slide the screwdriver under the other end of the spring. Place the bit end of the screwdriver in the hole and pry the handle up allowing the spring to slide down the screwdriver. Sometimes the end of the spring will slide right in. Other times a pair of needlenose pliers can be used to rotate the end of the sping into the hole. Hope this helps.

Redspec5 · Post by **Redspec5** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 6:07 pm

Thanks for the help..I was at least trying it correctly. Finaly got it on. I didnt remember it being that hard 40 years ago when I did my last one!!

Ken

toojeeps · Post by **toojeeps** » Thu Jan 28, 2010 8:59 pm

I never needed a brake spring tool until I started collecting the older jeeps