Rear Drum Brake Question - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**GJB** · 12-06-2019, 02:54 AM

Looking for a replacement part for the spring circled. Want to get the right tension and shape as well thats a unique oval shape. Haven't had any luck with part stores so coming to the experts. This is from a 1967 GMC Camper Cruiser 3/4 ton.

**Sheepdip** · 12-06-2019, 04:26 AM

I don't know if you can buy just that spring, might try the wrecking yard probably a pretty common size/item for many years.

You can buy the whole hardware kit which would include that spring thru Napa, O'Riellys, Rock Auto, etc.

Here's a kit that does both sides:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Complete-Re...pe!95386!US!-1

rpmerf · 12-06-2019, 07:21 AM

Not having much luck on Rock Auto.

What I DID find was that piece of metal there is called a Parking Brake Strut. The spring might be a Parking Brake Strut Spring. Googling that, I get some results.

Found 1 here:
https://www.classicparts.com/1951-87...ctinfo/71-719/

Another on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Raybestos-H13...5631215&sr=8-1

https://www.amazon.com/Carlson-Quali...5631260&sr=8-2

**bigmac73** · 12-06-2019, 07:30 AM

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/UBP2...ndex=Universal

pretty sure those blue springs in the kit are what you are looking for , but some one else double check me

palallin · 12-06-2019, 09:53 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by bigmac73

https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/UBP2...ndex=Universal

pretty sure those blue springs in the kit are what you are looking for , but some one else double check me

Nope. Note that this kit is for FRONT brakes; parking brakes only on the rear.

I haven't managed to dig up th right one yet, but those aren't the ones.

**Steeveedee** · 12-06-2019, 10:41 AM

https://www.amazon.com/Raybestos-H13...58326780&psc=1

Raybestos H1338

Baime · 12-06-2019, 11:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GJB

Looking for a replacement part for the spring circled. Want to get the right tension and shape as well thats a unique oval shape. Haven't had any luck with part stores so coming to the experts. This is from a 1967 GMC Camper Cruiser 3/4 ton.

JBL,
I just rebuilt my rear brakes on my C2500 this fall.
I'm fairly sure the spring kit I purchased had new versions of these springs, and I also believe I still have my old ones in a bag out in my garage.

Send me a personal message if you want the original springs that I have.

Take care, JP

tj1970cst · 12-06-2019, 12:59 PM

I bought Carlson h1338-2 from Amazon

Andy4639 · 12-07-2019, 12:28 PM

I ordered the spring kits for my daughters 68 step side and it had all the springs included in them.
Here is a kit now weather they look like the originals I can't say 100% but they work. That's all that matter to me.

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/a...xoCQQ4QAvD_BwE

12-06-2019, 02:54 AM	#1
GJB Active Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Olympia, Washington Posts: 199	Rear Drum Brake Question Looking for a replacement part for the spring circled. Want to get the right tension and shape as well thats a unique oval shape. Haven't had any luck with part stores so coming to the experts. This is from a 1967 GMC Camper Cruiser 3/4 ton. Attached Images

12-06-2019, 04:26 AM	#2
Sheepdip Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Waterford California Posts: 2,364	Re: Rear Drum Brake Question I don't know if you can buy just that spring, might try the wrecking yard probably a pretty common size/item for many years. You can buy the whole hardware kit which would include that spring thru Napa, O'Riellys, Rock Auto, etc. Here's a kit that does both sides: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Complete-Re...pe!95386!US!-1

12-06-2019, 07:21 AM	#3
rpmerf Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Parkville, MD Posts: 1,024	Re: Rear Drum Brake Question Not having much luck on Rock Auto. What I DID find was that piece of metal there is called a Parking Brake Strut. The spring might be a Parking Brake Strut Spring. Googling that, I get some results. Found 1 here: https://www.classicparts.com/1951-87...ctinfo/71-719/ Another on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Raybestos-H13...5631215&sr=8-1 https://www.amazon.com/Carlson-Quali...5631260&sr=8-2 __________________ 1970 C20 Custom Camper - 350, TH350 1997 GMC Suburban 1994 Acura Integra GSR 1987 Dodge Daytona Shelby Z

12-06-2019, 07:30 AM	#4
bigmac73 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Chesapeake, Va Posts: 1,275	Re: Rear Drum Brake Question https://www.napaonline.com/en/p/UBP2...ndex=Universal pretty sure those blue springs in the kit are what you are looking for , but some one else double check me __________________ Mike 72 C-10 Cheyenne off frame resto and Upgraded to 4 wheel disk, Tilt, Dakota Digital Dash / Rear slider. 421 SBC / TH350 3000RPM Stall Progression Ignition /Holley 750 DP/3:73 gear Eaton Limited Slip unit / 2 1/2 exhaust glasspacks

12-06-2019, 10:41 AM	#6
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,080	Re: Rear Drum Brake Question https://www.amazon.com/Raybestos-H13...58326780&psc=1 Raybestos H1338 __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

12-06-2019, 12:59 PM	#8
tj1970cst Registered User Join Date: Mar 2019 Location: Arlington, TN Posts: 170	Re: Rear Drum Brake Question I bought Carlson h1338-2 from Amazon

12-07-2019, 12:28 PM	#9
Andy4639 Old member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Liberty, & Garden City S.C. , U.S. Posts: 19,936	Re: Rear Drum Brake Question I ordered the spring kits for my daughters 68 step side and it had all the springs included in them. Here is a kit now weather they look like the originals I can't say 100% but they work. That's all that matter to me. https://www.summitracing.com/parts/a...xoCQQ4QAvD_BwE __________________ 1971 LWB Custom, 6.0LS & 4L80E, Speedhut.com GPS speedometer & gauges with A/C. 20" Boss 338's Grey wheels 4 wheel disc brakes. My Driver Seeing the USA in a 71 Upstate SC GM Truck Club 2013,14 and 2016 Hot Rod Pour Tour http://upstategmtrucks.com/ Get out and drive the truck this summer and have some fun! It sucks not being able to hear! LWB trucks rule, if you don't think so measure your SWB! After talking to tech support at Air Lift I have found out that the kit I need is 60811. Per the measurements I gave them. Ride height of truck inside spring and inside diameter of springs.

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