parking brake drum parts
 

My car is still new to me. After bleeding the clutch the other night my favorite woman and I took it for a spin. Along the way it made a slight metallic rattle which I felt through the parking brake handle and then it stopped.

With her behind the wheel she backed up at one point and it suddenly sounded horrible. I thought a CV joint came apart. I crawled under and the CV boots were fine, the shaft had no play at the ends but moved smoothly in the long direction.

I came to the conclusion that the parking brake had fallen apart inside the drum. So I had it towed home. Yesterday I got up and took it all apart, and found exactly that.

I need both of the springs that hold the shoes to the hub. All of the rest of the parts are fine.

I find them on Pelican for $21 each, which I'm sure is a great deal compared to what I would find if I went to the dealership. But damn. That spring probably cross references to a '63 Buick, since drum brake technology hasn't seem to have advanced in 100 years.

Does anyone have springs left over from having bought the whole "parking brake rebuild kit"?

Check with itsnotanova in the parts forum. He has several cars he's breaking down. He might have one.

Face palm. Thanks.

Too obvious I guess

If it makes you feel better, the springs were handmade in Stuggart by old German craftsmen.

It's $21 spring but let's be honest, you're not driving a Honda/Toyota.