CL77 Brake Springs

[Snakeoil]

I'm sprucing up my brakes and noticed that the front and rear brakes, although the same size, and using the same shoes, use different brake springs to hold the shoes together. At first I thought that perhaps somebody had just put generic springs in the back, one having broke and was stretched and a new end bent on it to make it work. But looking in the part book confirms two different part numbers.

The front springs are your typical brake shoe springs with separate ends with heads capture by the tapered coils on each end, which allows the ends to swivel relative to the spring. My rears are just plain old springs with hooked ends.

I see no reason for this? So my first question is why are there two different springs for the same type of shoes?

Anyone had luck finding replacement at a local brake shop. That's going to be my first try before I check the vintage dealers. Might still be a stock item for local Honda dealer too, although his inventory is pretty dismal.

Thanks and regards,
Rob

[FAST FRED]

Stan, I have some spare springs but your post doesn't say what year (size) brakes are we talking about.

Fast Fred

[Snakeoil]

Stan??? Who the Hell is Stan???

All seriousness aside, yes for got to mention the year. It's a '67 CL77 with the big brakes or Type II as they are called in the book.

Both front and rear springs are the same length. Cannot figure out why they would use two different springs, unless they just had to use up their stock. Maybe the front brake needs a lighter spring because it is operated by hand. But don't see why the rear could not use the same springs.

I called around this morning and found an old dealer that has 3 in the box. Going to hook up the dog sled and head out there today.

Thanks for the offer, Fred. Save them for the next guy. I'm sure somebody will need 'em.

regards,
Rob