1929M8 Brake Springs

[Otahuhu]

WTB brake shoe springs for the three piece brake shoes setup as orginally supplied on a 1929 Stutz M8 Need four of these My estimate these should have a free length of approx. 6 3/8"?
Contact me at beaconview8@xtra.co.nz
Thanks

[Otahuhu]

If there are no springs out there to buy appreciate if someone could send a dimension drawing/photo Thanks Otahuhu

[Otahuhu]

Please refer to the attached photo as I believe this is an orginal brake spring for the 1929 Stutz wheel brake shoe return spring
Does anyone have any or made some?

[stutzl6]

My 1929 M has 2 shoes shaped like a U . it has only 1 spring that goes to both shoes . It has a loop made on the back plate just under the center of the wheel cly. The spring is 10 ins long 39 coils in the center , coils are about 4 1/2 long

[Oldcartech]

I would venture a guess that those springs are likelystill available at any good auto parts store. Ask to see their EIS, WAGNER or equivalentbrake manufacturer’s books. Each usually has pictures and specifications forone to pick from. >>

[Mark66A]

Are they the three shoe bendix brakes? If so could be the same as on my '29 Stearns. I had all the springs reproduced for my car. email me and I'll send pictures with dimensions.. Mark

[Oldcartech]

I think those springs are available. Go to a Napaor equivalent auto parts store...preferably with someone older and wiser. They have a picture book as well as cross referance ability. Don't use their computer. Use the older books. If you fail, post. I will try to find you a number for the part.

[Oldcartech]

I would check out Carlson Brake Parts cat C 100 or, go to Restoration Supply at Restoration Supply Company -- Featured Product and on page 46 there aare a few springs close to what you want that may work. There is a site that has new old stock dating back to the 20 but I cannot find it. Also, some small tractors still use old style brakes and I would also contact Antique Tractor Restoration Supply.

[Oldcartech]

Another site to visit ( see attached )