57 Brake Adjuster Problem

[Joe Hunt]

Hello Guys,

I have a new set of linings on the rear  of my 57 CDV.
I have tightened the linings using a screwdriver on the star wheel adjuster but now i can't back it off the required 14 notches as i can't get the screw driver in the slot at the correct angle to get the leverage.
I really don't want to damage the star so thought some one here may have come across the same issue and found a simple soloution.

Any help would be greatly appreciated

Thanks

Joe Hunt

[David King (kz78hy)]

Hi Joe,

You need the special tool to get in there to adjust the star wheel.  Almost any auto parts store will have it.  Here is a link to what it looks like.

http://www.amazon.com/Lisle-51400-Brake-Adjustment-Tool/dp/B0041EU7PO

I think you are in the UK, so ordering one from the  states might take to long, but your local store should be able to provide you  one.

David

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

I solved the problem by bending an old screw driver to the required shape.

It is surprising what you can press old tools into to do those "special" tasks.

Bruce.

[Coupedeville]

Thanks Guys,

I did try bending a couple of screw drivers but they broke before i could get the required angle. I've got some spare bits of metal lying around so i'll bend that to something similar to the ebay pic.

Thanks for the help

Joe Hunt

[The Tassie Devil(le)]

Oh, yes, got to use heat to bend these things as the steel is tempered, and as you found out, breaks when bent.

Oxy is the best way to control the application of heat, but not too much.

Bruce.

PS.   The bottom tool is made to access Phillips headed screws in a very tight spot.   I don't like wrecking good tools but this one saved me way much more that, and i have used it a few times on other jobs.   Even once as a hook to hold something too hot to handle.

[Coupedeville]

Bruce,

I've rearranged a few tools over the years and your right it's painful doing it to good tools but is better than the alternative (which is usally a costly repair through heavy handedness or impatience).

Made a tool on monday at work and, "BINGO" job done.

Thanks again,

Joe Hunt