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| | | | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 99 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 99 | I have a 58 chevy 1/2 ton long bed step side. On one of the brake drums there is a coiled spring around the outside that sits in a groove near the back edge. The spring is made out of flat steel that is a little larger in diameter than a wood pencil. When off the drum, it is compressed into tight coils.
The other 3 drums have the groove but no spring.
What is the purpose of the spring?
Is it necessary?
If necessary, does anyone know where these can be purchased?
Thanks: confused: | | | | | Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Mar 2002 Posts: 9,115 | I believe the spring is on there to dampen vibrations. It won't make any difference in the operation of the brakes. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | what Nix sez maybe, also maybe heat dissapator - I've seen about 10% of original drums w/ that spring, never on a brand new one - maybe an OEM thing - Cletis would say yer no longer original if ya take it off  but it'll still work! Bill | | |
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