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Kutzy · 10-27-2011, 02:41 AM

Hello again,
I am slowly working through all of the little problems with my truck.

In this case I need to know where I can get the spring that returns the parking brake pedal to the off position, and as there is currently none in the truck, I have nothing to bring in to compare a new one to.

It's currently being held up with metal wire.

Does anyone know where I can get one locally?

Thanks for the help!

walkerb · 10-27-2011, 07:41 AM

I guess that the best place would be a junkyard.

See if you can find a parts truck? I just found one for $200.00.

**old Rusty C10** · 10-27-2011, 08:30 AM

I had the same exact problem and what was wrong was not the spring. It was the cables that were messed up underneath not allowing the parking brake pedal to fully retract, thus putting on the brake lite. I replaced all the cables from LMC ( entire assembly) and the light stays out fine now

tucsonjwt · 10-27-2011, 08:35 AM

Brake cable adjustment or replacement might help, but I just got a throttle return spring and hooked it from the pedal arm to the dash frame - shorten the spring to tighten it if the light does not go out - assuming that your parking brake works properly. Removing the parking brake assembly is a bit of a pain due to close quarters and the location of the bolts, so I would avoid that if possible.

Kutzy · 10-27-2011, 12:31 PM

So in stock form is there supposed to be a spring under the dash? Or is the pedal held up by tension from the parking brake cable?

Kutzy

tucsonjwt · 10-27-2011, 12:40 PM

As I recall, the parking brake mechanism contains an internal spring, which I did not attempt to dissect and replace. It is a lot easier to just pick up a throttle spring (often a package of various springs from HELP, Dorman, Mortomite, etc.) and just pick one that looks about the right size and install it. As I said, taking out that parking brake mechanism is a PITA and not worth the hassle unless the mechanism is completely shot and not functional. I think there is a hole in the arm of the parking brake pedal near the top, and you can find a spot nearby on the lower dash frame to hook the other end of the spring to. If not, just drill a small hole in the parking brake arm and/or lower dash - very simple quick fix for me.

Kutzy · 10-27-2011, 12:46 PM

tusconjwt: That sounds much easier than taking it apart, that's definitely what I'll do.

Appreciate the help guys!

10-27-2011, 02:41 AM	#1
Kutzy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico Posts: 29	Parking brake pedal return spring Hello again, I am slowly working through all of the little problems with my truck. In this case I need to know where I can get the spring that returns the parking brake pedal to the off position, and as there is currently none in the truck, I have nothing to bring in to compare a new one to. It's currently being held up with metal wire. Does anyone know where I can get one locally? Thanks for the help! __________________ 1980 GMC C10 Pickup - SBC 350/Muncie SM465 A slow work in progress!

10-27-2011, 07:41 AM	#2
walkerb Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rochester NY Posts: 831	Re: Parking brake pedal return spring I guess that the best place would be a junkyard. See if you can find a parts truck? I just found one for $200.00. __________________ 1973 k20 Suburban 350 1974 Custom stepside c-10 250 1975 Chevy stepside 454 1986 K30 Crewcab SRW 350 R.I.P- glimmertwin01- board member and good friend, you will be missed

10-27-2011, 08:30 AM	#3
old Rusty C10 Robert Olson Transport Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: recent transplant to NC USA Posts: 20,310	Re: Parking brake pedal return spring I had the same exact problem and what was wrong was not the spring. It was the cables that were messed up underneath not allowing the parking brake pedal to fully retract, thus putting on the brake lite. I replaced all the cables from LMC ( entire assembly) and the light stays out fine now __________________ Bob 1951 International running on a squarebody chassis "If a man's worth is judged by the people he associates himself with, then i am the richest man in the world knowing some of the fine people of this board" http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/a...t.php?f=25&a=9 (you can review the site rules here!) PM Me for your vehicle/parts hauling needs in the North East US or see my Facebook page Robert Olson Transport Live each day to the fullest.. you never know when fate is going to pull the rug out from under you... I hate cancer!!

10-27-2011, 08:35 AM	#4
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: Parking brake pedal return spring Brake cable adjustment or replacement might help, but I just got a throttle return spring and hooked it from the pedal arm to the dash frame - shorten the spring to tighten it if the light does not go out - assuming that your parking brake works properly. Removing the parking brake assembly is a bit of a pain due to close quarters and the location of the bolts, so I would avoid that if possible.

10-27-2011, 12:31 PM	#5
Kutzy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico Posts: 29	Re: Parking brake pedal return spring So in stock form is there supposed to be a spring under the dash? Or is the pedal held up by tension from the parking brake cable? Kutzy __________________ 1980 GMC C10 Pickup - SBC 350/Muncie SM465 A slow work in progress!

10-27-2011, 12:40 PM	#6
tucsonjwt Registered User Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,189	Re: Parking brake pedal return spring As I recall, the parking brake mechanism contains an internal spring, which I did not attempt to dissect and replace. It is a lot easier to just pick up a throttle spring (often a package of various springs from HELP, Dorman, Mortomite, etc.) and just pick one that looks about the right size and install it. As I said, taking out that parking brake mechanism is a PITA and not worth the hassle unless the mechanism is completely shot and not functional. I think there is a hole in the arm of the parking brake pedal near the top, and you can find a spot nearby on the lower dash frame to hook the other end of the spring to. If not, just drill a small hole in the parking brake arm and/or lower dash - very simple quick fix for me.

10-27-2011, 12:46 PM	#7
Kutzy Registered User Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Las Cruces, New Mexico Posts: 29	Re: Parking brake pedal return spring tusconjwt: That sounds much easier than taking it apart, that's definitely what I'll do. Appreciate the help guys! __________________ 1980 GMC C10 Pickup - SBC 350/Muncie SM465 A slow work in progress!



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