They are supposed to be spring loaded. Also, there are springs holding the parking brake shoes in place that are a PITA to remove and install without the proper tool, I know this from personal experience.

What say you?

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Warren

Currently 1965 220Sb, 2002 FORD Crown Vic Police Interceptor

Had 1965 220SEb, 1967 230S, 280SE 4.5, 300SE (W126), 420SEL

ENTER > = (HP RPN)

Not part of the in-crowd since 1952.