TexasEd 188 Report post Posted July 22, 2019 My 1969 Mustang parking brake / emergency brake release mechanism that is attached to the pedal is not working properly. When I pull the handle the pedal flies forward like it was shot out of a cannon and the brake releases but the handle does not return to the “in” position it just stays pulled out. If you push on the pedal while the handle is out the teeth do not engage and the brake won’t lock. I have to manually push the handle back in to get it to work the next time. Can anyone share what I need to do here? I con’t find anything that shows a spring for the handle return. Could it just be gummed up and needs a cleaning and lubrication? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mike65 475 Report post Posted July 22, 2019 I would give it a good lubing & see if that helps. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmal 225 Report post Posted July 22, 2019 Have a look at the return spring on the handle and see if it is collapsed or broken. Otherwise as Mike said, lube. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted July 23, 2019 I don't think there is a spring. I can't find mention of one or a part for sale. Can anyone give me a good picture of what it is supposed to look like? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmal 225 Report post Posted July 23, 2019 Quote The spring is visible at the bottom. My brake has been modified in the picture as part of my right hand drive conversion so some things may look a little odd. 1 TexasEd reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted July 23, 2019 Thanks, That looks like the bar goes through the spring and compresses the spring when pulled. My bar is bare there and has no spring on it. I don't know if I can get a new spring on it if I even had one. It looks like the bar may have been rewelded back on after breaking at some point. May have been when it was stored at my dad's house. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmal 225 Report post Posted July 23, 2019 10 minutes ago, TexasEd said: Thanks, That looks like the bar goes through the spring and compresses the spring when pulled. My bar is bare there and has no spring on it. I don't know if I can get a new spring on it if I even had one. It looks like the bar may have been rewelded back on after breaking at some point. May have been when it was stored at my dad's house. Sounds like that's the problem. Shouldn't be too hard to fit a spring. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TexasEd 188 Report post Posted July 23, 2019 Where would I get a spring? It seems that the right size and set for compression is essential here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigmal 225 Report post Posted July 23, 2019 7 minutes ago, TexasEd said: Where would I get a spring? It seems that the right size and set for compression is essential here. I would think that a generic spring would do the trick. Something from an assorted spring kit. It's not too high tech. You may have to experiment and cut one down to suit. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
barnett468 418 Report post Posted July 23, 2019 Hardware stores have springs but you may have to buy one that is too long then cut it to length. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ThePoose 37 Report post Posted July 23, 2019 I found a nearly exact match to the original at Ace Hardware, assuming all Ace Hardware have the same spring offerings. My local one has a rack of drawers with different size springs. You'll also want something to hold the spring in place and give it something to push against. I used a rubber grommet. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skidmarky 50 Report post Posted July 24, 2019 PM me if your repair doesn't work, I have a couple e brake assemblies. 1 TexasEd reacted to this Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
