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/<eystroke · 09-17-2003, 02:04 PM

Since this seems to be a good place to ask about brakes...

What is the purpose of the flat dual forked bar that crosses horizontally between the brake cylinder and the axle/spindle that
separates and aligns the two pads in a drum brake setup? One end usually has a spring around the forked part.

Anyway one of my wheels doesn't have this part. Should I go find a replacement ASAP? Or is it just to control squealing or something?

Thanks.

09-17-2003, 02:04 PM	#1
/<eystroke Registered User Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: North Texas Posts: 265	Drum brake parts question Since this seems to be a good place to ask about brakes... What is the purpose of the flat dual forked bar that crosses horizontally between the brake cylinder and the axle/spindle that separates and aligns the two pads in a drum brake setup? One end usually has a spring around the forked part. Anyway one of my wheels doesn't have this part. Should I go find a replacement ASAP? Or is it just to control squealing or something? Thanks. __________________ '69 C/10 Short Wide 350/400/AC/Tilt/Tach



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