Beehive spring, rear brakes, necessary ?

[simmitc]

I want one of those tools!

[jagnut66]

I did a quick search on the internet and came up a complete blank, perhaps someone on here knows the correct name for it, which would improve the chances of finding one................... maybe...............
Best wishes,
Mike.

[John Naylor]

My theory is that a good cylinder in a good backplate will slide as required. If there is slack and a poor fit in the backplate the cylinder can turn away from the backplate axis when the brakes are released and cause the shoes to drag. I found my osr not releasing correctly in spite of lubrication and everything else being correct. A few turns of the wheel and it cleared but disconcerting for the MOT man! Yet to fit beehives and recheck!
John

[les]

When ever this topic comes around, I try to think of a reason why one wouldn't fit these springs----or indeed a disadvantage even and so far I'm damned if I can! The effort required, I don't consider a reason.