Re: alfa-digest V8 #325

[GLewis4457@domain.elided]

Bill, use a normal 3/8 ?17mm? socket and hold it on the outside edge with a 
ViceGrip.  Use that to release the big nut and then pass the hex wrench 
through the 3/8 hole to adjust the pads.  Works real well.

Jerry in Houston

In a message dated 12/31/2001 10:14:38 PM Central Standard Time, 
owner-alfa-digest@domain.elided writes:


> Date: Mon, 31 Dec 2001 11:11:21 -0500
> From: "Bain, Bill" <Bill.Bain@domain.elided>
> Subject: Milano rear brake pad adjustment
> 
> I'm sitting here with a new set of pads (Mintex -- from AlfaBill) for my
> Milano (still trying to sort out why there's so much pedal travel, new
> MC, new SS brake lines, pressure bled system).   I doubt that new pads
> will fit the problem, but if I'm going to spend this much time under the
> car, I might as well replace the pads (The rotors look really good).
> Also, that removes one issue.  Question:  how to adjust the rear brakes.
> Hans showed me how, but he has a special "tool" to hold the lock nut in
> place while turning the adjuster with a hex wrench.  None of the
> aftermarket suppliers list the tool, so what are folks using for a
> substitute?
> 
> Bill Bain 
> AROC Atlanta 
> '83 Spider (fails emissions test with O2 sensor attached, passes easily
> with sensor disconnected?!) 
> '87 Milano (garage bound until I can trust the brakes) 

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