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Originally Posted by weim55
I no longer replace brake hardware on older drum brake (40s-70s) vehicles unless I can get my hands on NOS factory or aftermarket parts. Hardware kits (return springs) in the current auto parts chain have repeatable failure in my experience. Clean and inspect the originals carefully, they are almost always OK. You can't beat that old USA quality.......
Just my two cents of experience.......
Steve weim55 Colorado
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I have to agree. If you are going with new parts from China at the very least don't throw away the originals, you might be putting them back on.