| Diagram | Fig. 22 — REAR WHEEL · ref 32 |
| Subsystem | wheels |
| Listed in parts books | 1969–1972 |
BSA Return spring, brake shoe
A return spring for the rear brake shoes, pulling them back off the drum once the brake pedal's released.
This is a return spring for the rear brake shoes, listed under part number 65-5904. It sits inside the rear brake drum, pulling the shoes back away from the drum surface once you let off the brake pedal, so the shoe linings don't drag once the pedal's released.
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It shows up in the parts book under the REAR WHEEL section, and the catalog appearances run from 1969 through 1972. The manufacturer tag on this one says BSA, but the description is a plain brake shoe return spring, a part that's common across British bike brake assemblies of this era, so don't read too much into that tag alone.
These springs lose tension over time and can rust or take a set, which shows up as brake drag or shoes that don't retract evenly. If your rear brake feels like it's dragging or the pedal doesn't come back cleanly, this is a cheap thing to check before you start chasing the shoes or drum. Confirm fitment against your own parts book before ordering, since the catalog record here doesn't tie it to one specific model.
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