Re: [Chrysler300] Brake Shoe Springs

["The Valentines" <300g@xxxx>]

Now that I am more awake I just did another part number search for the heavy
duty springs and could find none. That part number is 2266881. This is not
to say that nobody has the heavy duty springs.

I found this spring info in "Service Reference Book - Session No. 161".

NEW RETURN SPRINGS

A new, heavier-load brake shoe return spring, Part Number 2266881, is
available in service for installation on 12-inch-diameter front and rear
brakes. The wire diameter is slightly larger than on the former spring.
These new springs require a pull of 55-65 pounds on the shoe end to start
the shoe moving. This compares with a 45-55 pound pull on the old springs.
The new springs are painted a bright red for easy identification. The old
springs were dark red.

The above paragraph was re-typed word for word for the above mentioned book.
I hope that this will be of some help.

Charlie Valentine, G


----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Jasinski" <rpjasin@xxxx>
To: "Chrysler 300 Email Network" <Chrysler300@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Wednesday, March 20, 2002 11:34 PM
Subject: [Chrysler300] Brake Shoe Springs


> Herman Meiners' message struck a chord with me.
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> In the past, the rear drums in my G have scraped against the springs and
wore a noticeable amount of metal away on the side of the spring. When I
did the brakes 3 years ago, I checked and adjusted the axle shaft end play,
but didn't have a source for new springs, so I put the old ones back in
place. At this point I think the rubbing problem is gone as haven't heard
the tell-tale squeak as I navigate cloverleaf's. I sure would like to get
new replacements though. Can anyone recommend a source for new brake
springs?
>
> Bob J
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