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Old 01-19-2015, 06:39 PM   #14
barmanvarn
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Re: Brake Drum Springs

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Originally Posted by VWNate1 View Post
Leave them in place as they not only held prevent chattering / squeaking of the brake shoes , they also help dissipate heat , this is *very* important indeed .

They were gone missing off my '69 so I had to go find them in the junk yard , once again they asked me " why the hell does ONLY YOU buy this weird stuff ?! "

Because of course , I DRIVE and WORK my Light Duty CHEVROLET TRUCK and I accept no compromises ~ if I did I'd prolly have a Brand 'F' truck ~ GAH .
Thanks for the info. Are they basically a part of the drum? Meaning, they just come off w/ the drum...no special handling needed?
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