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| | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 266 Custom Title | | Custom Title Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 266 | I finally got the Ebrake all put together in my 49 3600. The brake itself holds fine, but the pedal doesn't stay down unless I'm pushing in on the release handle. As soon as I let go the pedal pops right to the top. How is this thing supposed to work? I'm starting to think I'm missing a part somewhere or something... Help!
49 Chevy 3600
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If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's an electrical problem
| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,001 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,001 | Do you have the spring in place that goes around the pedal link and underneath the release lever to keep the release handle down? If you have a shop manual, check page 5-6.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 266 Custom Title | | Custom Title Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 266 | Yes, that spring is in place
49 Chevy 3600
65 Chevy K10
48 International KB-1 Service Truck
55 Willys CJ5 - Chevy 331 powered
26 Model T Roadster Rat Rod
70 Tucker Sno-Cat 442-A
96 Dodge 3500 Cummins dually flatbed x-cab 4x4
06 Jeep Wrangler LJ rock crawler
If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's an electrical problem
| | | | | Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,001 Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums | | Housekeeping (Moderator) Making a Stovebolt Bed & Paint and Body Shop Forums Joined: May 2015 Posts: 11,001 | Possibly the hole in the release bar is worn. A sharp edged hole would be more effective at grabbing the pedal link.
Kevin 1951 Chevy 3100 work truckFollow this saga in Project JournalPhotos 1929 Ford pickup restored from the ground up. | 1929 Ford Special Coupe (First car) Busting rust since the mid-60's If you're smart enough to take it apart, you darn well better be smart enough to put it back together. | | | | | Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 266 Custom Title | | Custom Title Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 266 | Hmmm... I'll have to take a closer look at it. I wonder if just sharpening up the edges a bit will do the trick
49 Chevy 3600
65 Chevy K10
48 International KB-1 Service Truck
55 Willys CJ5 - Chevy 331 powered
26 Model T Roadster Rat Rod
70 Tucker Sno-Cat 442-A
96 Dodge 3500 Cummins dually flatbed x-cab 4x4
06 Jeep Wrangler LJ rock crawler
If you can't fix it with a hammer, it's an electrical problem
| | | | | Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2001 Posts: 5,337 | On occasion I had to put a little more angle on the lock bar where the round shaft goes through so it gets a better bite.
See the USA in your vintage Chevrolet! My Blog | | | | | Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 308 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jan 2017 Posts: 308 | southtowns 27--Make sure the lock bar has no paint or rust--I had to sand mine--then it worked fine--Bill | | | | | Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 Renaissance Man | | Renaissance Man Joined: Mar 2010 Posts: 10,270 | Make sure there is no floor mat, or jute, or carpet wadded up under the lock bar, preventing the spring from doing its job.
1952 5-window - return to "as built" condition | 1950 3100 with a 235 and a T-5 transmission
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