There are beehive springs and everything else.
The thread is specifically about beehive springs not everything else.
Beehive Springs -again!
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Re: Beehive Springs -again!
I junior hacksaw a piece off to make them the same as the originals. No problem fitting using a pair of needle nose pliers. In fact I find them harder to remove than fit!
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Re: Beehive Springs -again!
Excellent picture showing the problem.olonas wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:30 pm IMG_20240316_121357783.jpg
Hopefully the image will post. The difference between old original and new replacements is quite obvious. It's impossible to fit the spring with the longer "hook".
I junior hacksaw a piece off to make them the same as the originals. No problem fitting using a pair of needle nose pliers. In fact I find them harder to remove than fit!
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Re: Beehive Springs -again!
My apologies, most owners have discussed some sort of issue here regarding a Minor during ownership but can’t ever recall a post of yours doing so.
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Re: Beehive Springs -again!
Had the rear drums of today, just routine clean out of dust, so decided to try the white springs again after shortening the hook with a hacksaw. They installed easily using long nose pliers.olonas wrote: ↑Sat Mar 16, 2024 12:30 pm IMG_20240316_121357783.jpg
Hopefully the image will post. The difference between old original and new replacements is quite obvious. It's impossible to fit the spring with the longer "hook".
I junior hacksaw a piece off to make them the same as the originals. No problem fitting using a pair of needle nose pliers. In fact I find them harder to remove than fit!
So definitely poor specification parts supply.
Although the linings showed no uneven wear without them.
Keeping my head down ready for the long post complaint
Regards Bill
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Re: Beehive Springs -again!
TBH Bill, I've never had the beehive springs fitted in almost 40 years of continuous Minor driving and have never had any associated brake issues, no uneven wear or any strange noises etc.