The difference is just how they hook to the center. If the one closest
to the adjuster is the wrong one the shank of the hook will bind against
the adjuster wheel and then it won't self adjust.

Both springs should have the long shank at the bottom, open end of the
hook facing up. This can't work unless the 2 springs are mirrors of each
other.

The mistake of mixing them up is common, even by brake shops.

Mark

neil N wrote:
> On Thu, May 21, 2009 at 3:01 PM, mark drillock <mdrillock@cox.net> wrote:
>
>> Those 2 blue springs come in a front and back. Upon close inspection you
>> can see tell the difference, a mirror image. You are supposed to use one
>> of each type per side. You have 2 of the same type on that side. The
>> correct set will both hook from below. You may have done the same on the
>> other side, using both of the other kind over there.
>
>
> I feel kinda foolish asking this but....
>
> Is this the same for all Vanagon shoe return springs? Is the potential
> issue only related to how they hook to anchor and shoes?  (i.e. not
> different tensions?)
>
> If so, I need to check mine. The brakes work fine, but now that detail
> is bugging me!
>
> <grin>
>
> Neil.
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