HELP – trying to fit rear brake shoes W169 (2006)

[AndrewCS]

Greetings. In the process of removing the old rear disc I had to pull out the shoes that look like that have cut a groove in the drum part of the old disc/s.

I bought a new set of shoes that comes with all the new shiny springs but I have been trying now for about three hours to get this back together.

I have tried several ways, installing the top spring next to the adjuster behind the shows then lower the shoes over the hub and trying to get that bottom spring to come across in front of the shows.

I have been swearing lots and moaning about this design.

My old Honda C50 (1978) had brake shoes and they were a doddle to replace.

This just seems like a nightmare to me.

Any input would be highly appreciated.

PS: There is one video of this on You Tube but it doesn’t show you them actually doing it, just the after installation shots.

 

[DREAMER NO2]

AndrewCS Please go to YouTube,,then and in the search box put - > Mercedes W169 rear brake disc and brake shoes replacement < its a full video on how to do the rear brakes .

 

[AndrewCS]

AndrewCS Please go to YouTube,,then and in the search box put - > Mercedes W169 rear brake disc and brake shoes replacement < its a full video on how to do the rear brakes .

Thanks, I watched the one video by - Leon's Garage, that's the only one I can see re rear brake shoes and it is not very good

 

[tpn]

This might be of some assistance

 

[EmilysDad]

This might be of some assistance

Do you think he dyes his hair?

 

[tpn]

Without a doubt

 

[Uncle Benz]

Greetings. In the process of removing the old rear disc I had to pull out the shoes that look like that have cut a groove in the drum part of the old disc/s.

I bought a new set of shoes that comes with all the new shiny springs but I have been trying now for about three hours to get this back together.

I have tried several ways, installing the top spring next to the adjuster behind the shows then lower the shoes over the hub and trying to get that bottom spring to come across in front of the shows.

I have been swearing lots and moaning about this design.

My old Honda C50 (1978) had brake shoes and they were a doddle to replace.

This just seems like a nightmare to me.

Any input would be highly appreciated.

PS: There is one video of this on You Tube but it doesn’t show you them actually doing it, just the after installation shots.

Pull the bottom of both shoes towards you, and let them sit over the bottom pedestal. They will be a little closer to each other than when they are sitting in place behind the pedestal. Hook the spring into one hole, grip the shank near the other end with a decent pair of side-cutters. Pull the spring and hook it into it’s hole. Grab the bottom edge of one shoe with the side-cutters and pull it back and into place. Repeat on the other shoe. Bit of muscle required, but it isn’t difficult

 

[AndrewCS]

This might be of some assistance

oh yeah, I need that spring tool, going to have a look online
Thanks

 

[AndrewCS]

UPDATE:
I have ordered a brake shoe spring installer tool

Further question: What is the best tool to use on the shoe adjuster cog once the drum / disc is back on ?

Many thanks for all the input

 

[tpn]

UPDATE:
I have ordered a brake shoe spring installer tool

Further question: What is the best tool to use on the shoe adjuster cog once the drum / disc is back on ?

Many thanks for all the input

A flat head screwdriver. The same one that you will cut a slot in to get the spring in, oh, you will not be doing that now, as you ordered one.