Drum Brake Outer Spring

[69L48Z27]

I did a quick search and did not come up with an answer. I have a 68 GTX w/11" drums all the way around and I'm having some issues with the right front. From 20-0MPH with a light stop I get a 'moan' out of that drum. Brake system has just been rebuilt with all new parts EXCEPT the drums. Those are all original. Looked like someone had cut the drums just a few thousand miles ago if that so I thought I would give it a try, these look original to the car. Also, one thing to note is this is the only drum without the original spring on the outside of the drum.

I have two new drums on order, I think the old ones were turned too many times and are probably over the 11.060" tresold.

Question is - for those of you who have changes drums, did you transfer the springs? If you did or they're needed, where can you buy them new?

Thank you!

 

[rrTor-Red]

You can get a kit with all new springsand everything else. I got mine from NAPA (cheap). Also, take a look at RockAuto, Megaparts, RT Specialties, local parts house, etc. On ebay, Rick Eherenberg sell things there as well. His ebay name is reherenberg(?) he has them.

 

[oldbee]

I have new rear drums on mine w/o springs & not even sure that frts have springs. Just for noise as far as I remember, no noise from mine.

 

[Ranger16]

Pretty sure my fronts have springs. Always wondered what the purpose of those springs are.

 

[440+6]

Not sure why some have them and some don't, they are for sound- vibration I'm sure.
I would try take the spring from the other side and install on the one that's missing it and see what happens.

 

[69L48Z27]

Yes, they are for the harmonics. That's why I think my drum w/o a spring makes noise.

I checked MegaParts and I see the springs. Searching for 'drum spring' returns all the internal springs, makes it hard to find them. I'll see if the new drums have a groove for them for the spring or not. Seems like any car after the early 70's didn't have the springs anymore.

Thank you!