prayers1 153 Report post Posted November 5, 2011 When I pull on the lever to release the parking brake pedal it doesn't move much. If I pull on the release handle I can pull the pedal up with my hand. I don't see anything wrong with the cables, no binds. Is there a release spring within the unit How many bolts to take off the unit. Has anyone repaired their e-brake. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jmlay 80 Report post Posted November 5, 2011 There is a spring on the cable it's self. I do not think there is a spring on the pedal. : http://www.ebay.com/itm/1970-1969-Mustang-Cougar-Emergency-Parking-Brake-Pedal-/300582906353?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&vxp=mtr&hash=item45fc2329f1#ht_643wt_869 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Flanders 47 Report post Posted November 5, 2011 I thought mine had a return spring on it... Any chance someone can post a pic of theirs? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzzar 22 Report post Posted November 7, 2011 There is a light weight spring that is incorporated into the foot operated brake mechanism. The spring that really helps the foot pedal on the brake release to fully come back to its full released position is the spring on the brake cable under the driver side. This spring should be put on the threaded portion of the saefty brake cable before it is attached to the cables that got to the back brakes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prayers1 153 Report post Posted November 7, 2011 (edited) Where on this picture is it? Edited November 7, 2011 by prayers1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzzar 22 Report post Posted November 8, 2011 Prayers1 I was wrong about the small spring in the mechanism helping to pull the cable back. I see from your picture that the spring I was thinking about only puts pressure on the latching and un-latching mechanism. Sorry, its been too long ago since I put that back in my car, that and a bad case of CRS. The spring that really helps is the spring located under the driver's side. Here is a pic. Sorry, my car is not on the lift and I can't move the camera back any futher to get a better picture but you can see the spring that helps pull the cable back after brake release. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
prayers1 153 Report post Posted November 8, 2011 (edited) In the picture, are you talking about VIEW-Y. Are you saying that spring causes the tension on the Parking Brake. I'll have to check tomorrow. Thanks! Edited November 8, 2011 by prayers1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cruzzar 22 Report post Posted November 8, 2011 Yes, view Y. That spring tries to pull the cable back when you depress the parking brake lever with your foot. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
