Shinn/Firestone brake shoe return springs

[Coreyd23]

Would anybody know where I can get brake shoe return springs for Shinn/Firestone brake assy on my 1947 BC12-D with tapered axle? All help is appreciated!

[Ragwing nut]

how many?

[Hank Jarrett]

I think there are some in a box given to me by a past member. They are at the airport and I would need to check the part numbers. Might take a while. Are you restoring or repairing?

[Coreyd23]

Thanks for the replies! False alarm, I was able to make one out of a local hardware store spring

[Ragwing nut]

Thanks for the replies! False alarm, I was able to make one out of a local hardware store spring

there alot stiffer than you think. I'm surprised you found a spring similar enough to work

[Hank Jarrett]

When you get your spring made let's get together and do a test to find the spring coefficient. That will make sure your spring is stiff enough. I can compare to a NOS spring to make sure yours is safe. Easy test for no cost that could prevent a brake failure.


Hank

[wmfife]

Have you tried these folks?

Skybound, 6910A Buford Hwy, Doraville, GA 30340. Ph # 770-446-6797. Nice folks.

Skybound Manufacturing Inc, Jim Greene (owner) (Euro Exchange Inc.)

I bought a complete set from them. Great people to work with and top quality parts.

Bill