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lux · 11-08-2020, 05:58 PM

Just got all my parking brake cable assembly out to reinstall.
I can't figure out where the spring in the photo goes. Please help?

**jocko** · 11-08-2020, 07:01 PM

It's the self-adjust lever return spring - pic below for reference and orientation (from a C20, but same location/function on most brakes).

lux · 11-08-2020, 07:26 PM

Well,, thats a real head scratcher because I have not taken the drum brakes apart. Also I stored that spring with the parking brake cable.

Luvlegs · 11-08-2020, 07:43 PM

Bonus! THATs how we get the jug of spare parts we all have. Ha!

**Warrens69GMC** · 11-08-2020, 07:53 PM

That one looks bigger like the hood latch....

**jocko** · 11-08-2020, 11:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lux

Well,, thats a real head scratcher because I have not taken the drum brakes apart. Also I stored that spring with the parking brake cable.

So, is the SA return spring still present on your rear brakes? I only ask because it is very possible you removed the spring to get at the parking brake cable attach point when you removed the p-brake cables. If it's still there and you also have this extra spring, then I agree it's a head scratcher.

lux · 11-09-2020, 12:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jocko

So, is the SA return spring still present on your rear brakes? I only ask because it is very possible you removed the spring to get at the parking brake cable attach point when you removed the p-brake cables. If it's still there and you also have this extra spring, then I agree it's a head scratcher.

I have never had the drums off the axle. I assume the return spring is still there.

lux · 11-09-2020, 12:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Warrens69GMC

That one looks bigger like the hood latch....

It's definitly smaller than the hood latch. I should have put a ruler in the photo.

lux · 11-09-2020, 12:15 AM

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11-08-2020, 05:58 PM	#1
lux Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 306	ID part please Just got all my parking brake cable assembly out to reinstall. I can't figure out where the spring in the photo goes. Please help? Attached Images

11-08-2020, 07:01 PM	#2
jocko Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Godley, TX Posts: 17,975	Re: ID part please It's the self-adjust lever return spring - pic below for reference and orientation (from a C20, but same location/function on most brakes). Attached Images

11-08-2020, 07:26 PM	#3
lux Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 306	Re: ID part please Well,, thats a real head scratcher because I have not taken the drum brakes apart. Also I stored that spring with the parking brake cable.

11-08-2020, 07:43 PM	#4
Luvlegs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Smith Mountain Lake Virginia Posts: 1,537	Re: ID part please Bonus! THATs how we get the jug of spare parts we all have. Ha! __________________ "A cat will almost always blink when hit between the eyes with a ball peen hammer" (you don't always have to state the obvious) Wear your PPE! You can eat with false teeth but you can't see with a false eye. 1959 Studebaker Silverhawk 350/400 1972 C10 L6 3OTT 2005 F350 - Built - whew!

11-08-2020, 07:53 PM	#5
Warrens69GMC Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Safford,AZ Posts: 3,621	Re: ID part please That one looks bigger like the hood latch.... __________________ 1969 307, t350 1950 Chevy Wagon 1978 Big 10 1967 C10, 250,3-OTT

11-09-2020, 12:15 AM	#9
lux Registered User Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Austin, Texas Posts: 306	Re: ID part please New Photo Attached Images



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