Brake rod anti rattle springs
 

Hello Folks, I have a newbie question regarding the brake rod anti rattle springs.
When installed, is the therory that springs put tension on the rods, pushing the rear rods to the back end and on the front rods the springs push to the front? I'll be installing the wire type springs. Thank you for your help!

Re: Brake rod anti rattle springs
 

Yes

Re: Brake rod anti rattle springs
 

Also, the front springs mount on the front side of the frame bracket, and the rear springs mount on the rear side.

Re: Brake rod anti rattle springs
 

Got it. Thank you!

Re: Brake rod anti rattle springs
 

In my experience, the wire type springs work a lot better then the flat ones.
The flat ones seem to lose their springiness.

Doug

Re: Brake rod anti rattle springs
 

I also prefer the 1931 style wire springs and they do work better.

Re: Brake rod anti rattle springs
 

X two ! Keeping in mind that one or other will be more correct ..restoration wise. Function wise best IMO to use wire type. Although, when using repro wire type, I've had to replace broke 'new' once in a while.

Re: Brake rod anti rattle springs
 

in my recollection, this was a reproduction item that for a long time suffered from the typical repro malaise. I used the wire types from out of the gate.