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Yooper truck · 01-17-2015, 10:48 PM

I was working on the rear drum brakes today and discovered this spring is broken. I can't find it online or in my parts books. Anybody know the name or part number for it? It is on a 1971 Chevy C-10.

AirSpeed · 01-17-2015, 10:56 PM

That sucker keeps the spreader from rattling around. You should be able to get s set at the parts store

geezer#99 · 01-17-2015, 10:57 PM

It's a strut bar spring.
Get it here.
http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0265&ppt=C0064

Yooper truck · 01-17-2015, 11:06 PM

Thanks for the responses! This forum is great!

So if it just keeps things from rattling around, then one loop broken off is not a big deal as the spring does not compress or have a load on it. Am I correct in my logic or should I go get a new part?

**GMC-YA68** · 01-17-2015, 11:14 PM

Rear brakes are overrated...lol

AirSpeed · 01-17-2015, 11:34 PM

Until another chunck breaks off and jambs something up. You can get a set with new springs, the little pins and nuts and other parts for $10/15. Brakes are important.

**michael bustamante** · 01-18-2015, 12:21 AM

I agree. If the springs are so old that a coil broke off, then 12.00 bucks at NAPA and a couple hours of your time is well worth it

mechanicalman · 01-18-2015, 02:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by michael bustamante

I agree. If the springs are so old that a coil broke off, then 12.00 bucks at NAPA and a couple hours of your time is well worth it

Agreed. I've replaced the springs on the rear brakes of my 72 when I got it in 83 and every 10 years since.

Mike C · 01-18-2015, 10:57 AM

Replace it. But it doesn't come with the rear brake hardware kit. At least it didn't come with mine when I got it last week from O'reilly.

01-17-2015, 10:48 PM	#1
Yooper truck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rudyard, Michigan Posts: 125	What is this brake part? I was working on the rear drum brakes today and discovered this spring is broken. I can't find it online or in my parts books. Anybody know the name or part number for it? It is on a 1971 Chevy C-10. Attached Images

01-17-2015, 10:56 PM	#2
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: What is this brake part? That sucker keeps the spreader from rattling around. You should be able to get s set at the parts store __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

01-17-2015, 10:57 PM	#3
geezer#99 Registered User Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Bowser Posts: 13,736	Re: What is this brake part? It's a strut bar spring. Get it here. http://www.oreillyauto.com/site/c/de...0265&ppt=C0064

01-17-2015, 11:06 PM	#4
Yooper truck Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Rudyard, Michigan Posts: 125	Re: What is this brake part? Thanks for the responses! This forum is great! So if it just keeps things from rattling around, then one loop broken off is not a big deal as the spring does not compress or have a load on it. Am I correct in my logic or should I go get a new part?

01-17-2015, 11:14 PM	#5
GMC-YA68 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Lee's Summit, MO (KC) Posts: 742	Re: What is this brake part? Rear brakes are overrated...lol __________________ -Keegan- '72 Jimmy 4x4 - 5.3/4L65E/NP205 swap http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=663780

01-17-2015, 11:34 PM	#6
AirSpeed Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Fall River California Posts: 2,026	Re: What is this brake part? Until another chunck breaks off and jambs something up. You can get a set with new springs, the little pins and nuts and other parts for $10/15. Brakes are important. __________________ http://smg.photobucket.com/albums/v655/aaronhero/

01-18-2015, 12:21 AM	#7
michael bustamante Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Albuquerque NM Posts: 7,862	Re: What is this brake part? I agree. If the springs are so old that a coil broke off, then 12.00 bucks at NAPA and a couple hours of your time is well worth it __________________ 1967custom

01-18-2015, 10:57 AM	#9
Mike C Registered User Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 7,728	Re: What is this brake part? Replace it. But it doesn't come with the rear brake hardware kit. At least it didn't come with mine when I got it last week from O'reilly. __________________ 44 Willys MB 52 M38A1 64 Corvette Coupe 68 Camaro 'vert LT1 & TH700 69 Z/28 355 12.6's @110 69 Chevy Short Step 4 1/2"/7" drop 72 Jimmy 4WD 4spd 4" & 35's 02 GMC 2500HD 4x4 Duramax



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