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May70 · 04-29-2019, 08:45 PM

My parking brake pedal (pedal with release pull type) has no retention and wont stay up on its own. I tied it up to drive it a little after purchasing. I have looked at the diagram in the service manual but dont see how it is mechanically retained. I think there should be a spring somewhere in this setup but I only see one on the drivers side which is connected to the release pull.

The gears are mostly covered by a shield so I cannot see the components or if a spring is broken.

Anyone familiar? Thanks

**special-K** · 04-30-2019, 07:18 AM

Oil?

CG · 04-30-2019, 07:21 AM

Good idea.

custom10nut · 04-30-2019, 07:38 AM

After the cleaning and lube, check to make sure the cable is adjusted right

72LB · 04-30-2019, 07:43 AM

I don't see the spring? I agree with oiling it however when mine was doing that the spring was wore out, replaced it and it's worked fine ever since.

May70 · 04-30-2019, 08:58 PM

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Originally Posted by 72LB

I don't see the spring? I agree with oiling it however when mine was doing that the spring was wore out, replaced it and it's worked fine ever since.

Which spring? The only spring I see is the one as mentioned that is attached to the release pull knob.

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I dont think this is a lack of oiling issue. It moves very smooth, there is just nothing forcing the pedal back up. If you don't physically hold the pedal up, it falls down. Its tied up to keep the brake from engaging.

May70 · 04-30-2019, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by custom10nut

After the cleaning and lube, check to make sure the cable is adjusted right

Is the cable supposed to have a force that holds the pedal up or is it a spring that kicks the pedal back up when you pull the release?

72LB · 05-01-2019, 05:16 PM

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Originally Posted by May70

Which spring? The only spring I see is the one as mentioned that is attached to the release pull knob.

Had this issue on my last truck and it's about time to do on my 69 now. Adjust your brake cable and replace the spring and lube. The spring is part of the locking mechanism, when they get weak they don't hold as good..

697498chevy · 05-01-2019, 05:25 PM

My '69 has this problem too . Anyone know where I can buy a spring ? THANKS !!

72LB · 05-01-2019, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 697498chevy

My '69 has this problem too . Anyone know where I can buy a spring ? THANKS !!

I actually found one at Lowes just had to reform the end some. I'm sure the parts houses will have something that will work, it doesn't have to exact just a tik stronger.

697498chevy · 05-04-2019, 05:13 PM

Ok , thanks !!

Astro-Balls · 05-05-2019, 11:10 AM

Got trouble keeping your pedal up?

04-29-2019, 08:45 PM	#1
May70 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Hampton Roads VA Posts: 643	Parking Break wont stay up! My parking brake pedal (pedal with release pull type) has no retention and wont stay up on its own. I tied it up to drive it a little after purchasing. I have looked at the diagram in the service manual but dont see how it is mechanically retained. I think there should be a spring somewhere in this setup but I only see one on the drivers side which is connected to the release pull. The gears are mostly covered by a shield so I cannot see the components or if a spring is broken. Anyone familiar? Thanks Attached Images

04-30-2019, 07:18 AM	#2
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04-30-2019, 07:38 AM	#4
custom10nut Registered User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: East Tn (In the heart of the Smoky Mtns) Posts: 1,887	Re: Parking Break wont stay up! After the cleaning and lube, check to make sure the cable is adjusted right

04-30-2019, 07:43 AM	#5
72LB Registered User Join Date: May 2017 Location: Inman/Boiling Springs, SC Posts: 420	Re: Parking Break wont stay up! I don't see the spring? I agree with oiling it however when mine was doing that the spring was wore out, replaced it and it's worked fine ever since. __________________ 1985 C10 shortbed, current project. Member of the Upstate SC GM Truck Club.

05-01-2019, 05:25 PM	#9
697498chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 266	Re: Parking Break wont stay up! My '69 has this problem too . Anyone know where I can buy a spring ? THANKS !!

05-04-2019, 05:13 PM	#11
697498chevy Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: South Carolina Posts: 266	Re: Parking Break wont stay up! Ok , thanks !!

05-05-2019, 11:10 AM	#12
Astro-Balls Registered User Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Nor Cal Posts: 822	Re: Parking Break wont stay up! Got trouble keeping your pedal up? __________________ 1968 C20 Fleetside 396 4sp PS PB AC CST . https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RWK8GgWD4uA



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