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#22570 04/12/2002 2:04 AM | Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 99 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Apr 2002 Posts: 99 | Does anyone know the purpose of the coil spring that sits in the groov around the outside of brake drums? I have a 58 Chevy Stepside and only 1 of the drums has this spring but all drums have the groove for the spring to fit into.
Also, does anyone know a soucre for these springs? I have not been able to locate any in the catalogs.
Thanks
PS Sorry for this very minor question amoung all the great questions but I am new to restorations. :p | | |
#22571 04/12/2002 2:31 AM | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 587 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 587 | You know, I had two of those, did not know it was a common thing, maybe from the factory? I don't know the answer, but will keep my ears open for the answer! | | |
#22572 04/12/2002 3:16 AM | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 85 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 85 | The spring reduces vibration and ringing from the drum. Same reason a leather or rubber belt is wrapped around a drum when it is turned on a brake lathe
I dont know if anyone offers the spring. If you are having no problems, don't worry about it. | | |
#22573 04/12/2002 1:23 PM | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 41 Member | | Member Joined: May 2001 Posts: 41 | If you do need a spring for this use, you can use a old fashion screen door spring for the closeing of a screen door. Thay still make them and can be purchased at your local hardware stores.
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