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> Ahhh, we are doing a brake inspection and have found
> that
> one of the clips for the brake shoe hold down is
> broken.
> Since these are rivited to the backing plate, a new
> backing
> plate is required.
++++++++
It is not!!
...BUT...would it be possible to
> salvage
> one from another backing plate, drill out the
> rivits, and
> use suitable allen head bolts to attach the clip to
> the
> backing plate? Are the clips available separately?
> Has
> anyone done this?
+++++++++
Hmm,.... time to get over your fear of rivets,..... or
take it to a real brake shop.
Rivets aren't that tough to do, you may need a set
tool for that particular type but the parts dealer
should be able to help you there.
Joe
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