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Old 08-28-2019, 05:55 AM   #1
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71 brakes

Hey fellas does anyone have pics of where the return spring goes on the foot brake pedal?

I dont think mines on it, when I push it down it stays on but when I release it I have to lift it back up manually

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Old 08-28-2019, 06:41 AM   #2
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Re: 71 brakes

This is on my 70 k5. Not sure if they differ
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Old 08-28-2019, 08:08 AM   #3
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This is on my 70 k5. Not sure if they differ
Thanks I’ll have a look tomoz
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Old 08-29-2019, 12:24 AM   #4
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Re: 71 brakes

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This is on my 70 k5. Not sure if they differ
Oops I mean the park brake.
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Old 08-29-2019, 09:56 AM   #5
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Talking Re: 71 brakes

Here is a link on when mine broke. I bought another used one and installed it. The spring is part of the assembly.


http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7608320

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Old 08-29-2019, 03:35 PM   #6
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Re: 71 brakes

There is also a spring on the end of the park brake cable inside the drum brake assembly left and right on the rear axle. So a total of three return springs for the system. It is very common for the park brake cables at the rear axle to be full of crud after 50 years of service and not returning properly. A good idea to remove completely from the truck for a full inspection and cleaning.

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Old 09-04-2019, 07:25 PM   #7
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Here is a link on when mine broke. I bought another used one and installed it. The spring is part of the assembly.


http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s....php?p=7608320

Isn’t this the return spring? Surely you can replace that
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Not telling?
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Old 09-18-2019, 05:02 AM   #9
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Isn’t this the return spring? Surely you can replace that
That is the spring that makes the release handle go back in when you let off of it. It has nothing to do with the pedal coming up when the release is pulled.
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