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| | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 117 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 117 | why doesnt my brake pedal come back , is there suppose to be a spring on it to spring back when your foot come off the pedal ?
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| | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 | What year, model, make of truck? On 47-54 Chevrolet & GMC trucks there is a pedal return spring. (click on the photo if it looks small in your browser) | | | | | Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 Riding in the Passing Lane | | Riding in the Passing Lane Joined: Jun 2004 Posts: 8,597 | Yes there is a return spring. All parts stores have universal ones that have a long wire on one end. It can be cut to size & bend a hook in it. It,s also possible they shaft at the end of the pedal is sticking & needs greasing.
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They say money can't buy happiness. It can buy old Chevy trucks though. Same thing. 1972 Chevy c10 Cheyenne SuperIn the Gallery Forum | | | | | Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 117 Shop Shark | | Shop Shark Joined: Jan 2007 Posts: 117 | its a 1947 second series or 48,49-54, 3/4 ton
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall | | Moderator: Welcome Centre, Southern Bolters, Legion Hall Joined: Dec 2001 Posts: 14,522 | If its like my 52 (and I think it is) there should be a "short piece" that is part of the pedal that sticks down....has a hole in it and the spring should hook and then go to a hole or bracket on the chassis. I think the original one was "sort of a long one" with a straight piece of wire also. In other words trhe spring was a "two part" spring. Hope this helps..and as George says see if you can shoot a little grease in the fitting that should be on the pedal where it pivots on the master cylinder.....heck, a screen door spring would even work. | | | | | Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 Bubba - Curmudgeon | | Bubba - Curmudgeon Joined: Sep 2001 Posts: 29,269 |
The "rod" and return spring are shown at the link above.
The "short piece" with a hole for the "rod" (that Alvin refers to) is in that picture. The grease fitting is also shown.
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