[FC] Re: <VV> brake drum

[Keith Hammett]

Thanks Ken,

I hadn't thought of it dampening vibration.  This was more out of curiosity
than anything, always nice to understand what you got.

Keith Hammett

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Subject: [FC] Re: <VV> brake drum


In a message dated 2/10/2004 11:12:07 AM Eastern Standard Time,
khammett@stainlessfab.com writes:
Since I am on the brake drum question...  What is the purpose of the
"spring" that is on the FC brake drum?  Is to provide cooling?
>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
    The reason for the spring on the front drums is noise abatement. You
don't really need it but it does dampen a squeal that will happen now and
then.
With the different brake materials out that probably has changed the
vibrating
characteristics so you don't need the spring.
    Ken Hand
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