[T3] T3 SQUAREBACK LIFTING

[Arkady Mirvis <heaterman@nac.net>]

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I would like to get a good advise on rear brakes adjustment.

I do not have the lift and therefore need to get safely under my 72'
Squareback with auto transmission lifted to a comfortable height.

The use of the factory provided lifting point lifts both wheels on one
side. In my opinion the adjustment will be done easier and sooner if
only rear wheels will be in the air. Under what element of the car
underside will it be safe to install the jack and the stand? 

Obviously one will be using one  jack and 2 stands. What type/model of
jack will it be best? I promise not to forget installing chocks at
front wheels. 

After the rear of the car is lifted, I assume that the shifter must be
in NEUTRAL position. 

Looking at the manual brake rubber boot, one can see that the
periphery of it is covered by the carpet. I did abandon the effort of
pulling the boot periphery  from under the carpet fearing that the
boot will be damaged. Do I really need to remove both front seats and
the carpet in order to expose the adjustment nuts? 

How one shall proceed with adjustment of brake shoes position inside
the drum, in what order? Brake adjustment is a critical job and I
would like to do it as close  to perfection as possible. 

Your help will be very appreciated. 

  

<fontfamily><param>Helvetica</param>Ark Mirvis

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