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: drum brake retainer springs


afc98
Aug 9th, 07, 9:28 PM
Can anyone tell me if the longer of the two retainer springs goes on the primary or secondary shoe? By retaining spring I am refering to the one that goes on the pin that comes through the shoes from the backing plate. (sorry, not sure if I am using the right terminology)

novaderrik
Aug 9th, 07, 11:20 PM
the longer one goes on the shoe that doesn't have the brake self adjuster lever going to it. front, i think.

afc98
Aug 10th, 07, 12:41 AM
Thanks!!!!

shadowgray396
Aug 10th, 07, 12:07 PM
If you look under my signature under the pic's of differential you will find the brake set up for the springs. It's the last three pictures.
Ray

afc98
Aug 10th, 07, 4:38 PM
dave,
I see your retainer springs are green and yellow. I am assuming the green one is the longer of the two springs?
Paul