The springs in question are not the 2-inch high tension springs that return the pads to their resting state - they are the 30 or so inch anti-vibration springs that wrap around the circumference of the brake drum to quiet it.
These are pretty scarce, and your only bet would be to seek a spring manufacturer or a modern drum with equivalent items. Seems to me that once you start coiling a spring, the length isn't an issue and fabrication may be no big deal to someone with the right tools? Get me a set too and I'll pay you back if you do go that route.
On my drums/springs, I soaked/immersed them in vinegar for 72 hours. The springs went in too and then freed up nicely after having been rusted solid to the drums. I resprayed them, but did not dip them in paint. Consequently the interior spring surfaces remained untreated and immediately wept rust when I hosed the chassis down.
Make certain to get the insides with rust inhibitor if you redo yours.
-Kenyon
Dave & Tracy <dave-tracy.sherratt@xxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
well after tinkering with the brakes on my 60 , I have at last got the car to stop really good. Fortunately the drums were in v.g condition. However are the springs that go around them available from any suppliers ? To Finnish this small " job " I wish to shot blast the drums & give them a coat of that steel grey manifold paint. so the new springs come to mind. the old ones are not to clever but the brakes are not squealing. Any help appreciated.
Thanks
Dave.
Kenyon Wills
San Lorenzo/SF Bay Area
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