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IMHO,
#1- yes
#2- Mine popps and growls on sharp turns, put some grease where the spring touches the pad and see if it helps.
#3- I would check brake pad to drum clearance by jacking it up and listening for it dragging. Then I would check the bearings. If the hub is hot cause of the spider...