Cadillac Rear Drum Spring Help Needed

[Vinny]

Since I do not know what it is called, I am going to do my best to describe it.  I have rebuilt the rear end of my 1966 Cadillac DVC.  I removed all the brake hardware and tossed it since it was rusty.  All my new parts cam in from Kanter and I went to work.  However, one spring was not included and I can not find it anywhere for sale.  It is the spring that goes in between the brake shoe and the L shaped lever that sits right on top of the star adjuster.  If anybody knows where to buy one or have two extra handy that they would like to send me, I would be most appreciative!!!

[Rhino 21150]

Sounds like the boneyard is your only hope. The spring should fit any of the GM full size cars. Just for grins, check NAPA, some stores have a rack full of springs hanging where you can look. Close will probably do fine. Ask for help, those guys can amaze you sometimes.

[Rob Kranenburg]

Hi,

I know, it sounds kind-of obvious, but check eBay. I regularly see auctions just for those springs for my 65 caddy (brake hardware kit and all that), so Im guessing theyll list them for yours too... Last time was maybe a month, 6 weeks ago.

RK

[BillKaufman 15225]

Howdy,

As Rhino suggested,  I always take the old spring to NAPA and match it up with something that will work. You will be surprised at the selection of sizes and styles.Good Luck.

Bill