Here’s a page from the Factory Assembly Manual that shows the location of the spring.

The spring on the brake pedal is really strong. I installed a new one on my ‘52. I tried to pull it back with a vice grip and could not pull it back enough to attach it to the spring extension. I ended up using a piece of small rope tied in a loop and a big screwdriver used as a tee handle on the other end, which enabled me to pull it straight back toward the spring extension and get it attached. The spring was so strong I initially though it was the wrong one, but once I got it attached it worked great.
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Last edited by Phak1; 12/13/2019 11:36 PM.

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1952 Chevrolet 3100, Three on the Tree, 4:11 torque tube
Updated to: ‘59 235 w/hydraulic lifters, 12v w/alternator, HEI, PCV and Power front Disc Brakes
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