Q.
I own a 1962 Thunderbird, and when doing a brake service on the car I noticed the manual shows two hold-down springs on each brake shoe. When I pulled the brake drums, there was only one on each. Should I have two on each shoe?
A.
Yes, each brake shoe should have two hold-down springs on a 1962 Ford Thunderbird. The lower one is generally in a slotted hole. Years ago, some brake pad manufacturers would omit the slotted hole and the mechanic assembling the brakes would toss the lower spring/pin, as there was no hole for it. Most brake shoe manufacturers today are made to accept both springs and new brake spring kits are available for your great ride.
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