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#29516 02/28/2003 3:35 PM | Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 62 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Sep 2002 Posts: 62 | The brake pedal on my '53 3100 returns to position real slowly. I suspect that the problem is that the pedal return spring has lost a little tension over the years. When I stretch the spring out a little longer the pedal pops back just fine.
I haven't been able to find a brake pedal return spring in any of the catalogs. Anyone know where I can get one?
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#29517 02/28/2003 4:29 PM | Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 43 Junior Member | | Junior Member Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 43 | You can probably find a matching spring at your local auto parts and/or hardware store. It is possible that your brake/clutch pedal assembly needs a good cleaning and greasing and/or the bushings in this assembly are "toast".
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#29518 02/28/2003 5:18 PM | Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 122 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Aug 2000 Posts: 122 | I found replacements in good condition at a local junkyard. Otherwise just take the old springs to a local hardware store and match up the size (diameter) and length.
Steve
55 1st Series 3/4 ton
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#29519 02/28/2003 5:27 PM | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,745 Member | | Member Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 1,745 | Or the hole in the cab could be rubbing on it. This happens when the truck floor and/or cab mount have seen better days.
54 3100 with 235
62 flatbed dump C60 with 261
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#29520 03/03/2003 7:57 AM | Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 48 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Nov 2002 Posts: 48 | Go to the HELP section at any parts store and get a pedal spring!
If you need a tool and don't buy it, you will find you have paid for it and don't have it.
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