Handbrake shoe hold down spring necessary?

[woody]

G'day all,

I'm currently replacing a handbrake cable in the 300TDI wagon and when refitting the brake shoe hold down spring the washer made a break for freedom and it's current whereabouts are unknown.

I am sourcing another one but it in the mean time I'm wondering just how necessary is it to the longevity and reliability of the handbrake.

Thanks
Woody

[PhilipA]

In a D2 it would rattle like **** and drive you mad.
LR even sell stronger red springs to stop the chorus.
I would think defender will be the same s eyeing it's the same transfer.
Regards Philip A

[Outback 1]

In a D2 it would rattle like **** and drive you mad.
LR even sell stronger red springs to stop the chorus.
I would think defender will be the same s eyeing it's the same transfer.
Regards Philip A

Yes but there are that many noises and rattles in a deefer you probably wouldn't notice another one

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[460cixy]

It will bind up

[woody]

Thanks for the advice, sourced a new one.