I would order new brake springs since you've got it apart.
They aren't that expensive.
Yours could be up to 40 years old, I have seen them snap. Better to be on
the safe side.
Al
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From: <Footfrek@aol.com>
To: <6pack@autox.team.net>; <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Thursday, March 03, 2011 1:59 AM
Subject: [6pack] Brake Parts
>I have cleaned the springs and adjusters for the rear drums should I
> try to paint the springs and clips for protection or just leave them
> natural? I soaked the parts overnight in a 50/50 water CLR mixture and
> all I can
> say is WOW!!!! I thought I would need new clips and pins but they
> look almost new. Got the soaking tip from 74tr6.com. I was so amazed.
> Thanks for any suggestions are helpful. Small victories now are huge.
>
> Jason Owen
> 70 TR6
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