[WANTED] brake drum spring

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Anyone have one factory brake drum spring for a 10" drum? This is the spring that wraps around the outside of the drum and sits in a groove in a factory drum. I used to have so many of those things, but, can't seem to find one at the moment. Price shipped to 92120.
 
I don't remember them being different. Do you or anyone else know if there is?
 
Front drums 340 car.

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Murray said:
I think he is wanting the spring that wraps around the outside of the drum as a noise deterrent.
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Yes, outside the drum. It's supposedly to keep any sound harmonics from happening. It's not that important, but, this is for a restoration, so, it would be nice to get it stock looking. I have one side, but, the other side is missing.
 
Can't help you with the spring, but this is how you put them on in 10 seconds or less....
 
Daves69 said:
I do believe it is possible to cut and bend a spring.
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Definitely. The circumference difference between 10" diameter and 11" is about 3". So cut one curl less than 3" of curls off and then bend the end one out 90* to hook on the as supplied spring end.
 
I've got a set of 10" front drums off a 70 Barracuda that are going to the scrap yard this week. If those springs will work, for you is $10 plus shipping too much? Should be at worst $18 if I can get them in a small flat rate box or an envelope.

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@cudamark, I've pulled the springs off the drums and other than being a bit crusty they appear to be in good shape. Let me know if you are interested.
 
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Thanks, gzig5, that sounds reasonable. I have one local source that's checking for me at the moment, If it falls through, I'll contact you.
 
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