jim beam <spamvortex@bad.example.net> wrote in
news:5YednZWpKNG8j_fbnZ2dnUVZ_uvinZ2d@speakeasy.ne t:

> motsco_ wrote:
>> Tegger wrote:
>>> "andrew.bell.ia@gmail.com" <andrew.bell.ia@gmail.com> wrote in
>>> news:1181307584.875068.288170@q66g2000hsg.googlegr oups.com:
>>>
>>>> On Jun 7, 10:21 pm, jim beam <spamvor...@bad.example.net> wrote:
>>>>> what vehicle make, model, age, etc?
>>>> 95 Accord Wagon
>>>>
>>>>> if you're talking honda, you don't need spring pliers. in fact,
>>>>> trying to use them can damage the springs.
>>>> Can someone describe how to safely get the pads on and off safely/
>>>> easily?
>>>>
>>>>> what you need is proper training in a "safe" environment. suggest
>>>>> you sign up for evening class at your local community college -
>>>>> they'll teach you all this stuff and you won't make potentially
>>>>> dangerous mistakes with your own car.
>>>> You're probably right. But I'd sure like to have a good book or
>>>> something that shows what to do. I've got the Honda service
>>>> manual, but isn't particularly descriptive.
>>>>
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>>
>> If we're talking about rear drum brakes, how did the conversation
>> switch to 'pads' ?
>
> what i want to know is how, with the factory workshop manual in front
> of them, it's not apparent what to do. that's why i suggest they get
> taught what to do in evening classes. some time you just need to be
> shown, not told.



Ah, I missed that he had a factory shop manual. Honda shop manuals are
very descriptive indeed, with excellent diagrams.


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