Anyone else have this OEM rear brake hose retention spring? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

**DeadheadNM** · 09-06-2019, 08:32 AM

Pic for Randy. Also curious if anyone else still has these on a pickup. Seemingly seldom seen like the wire clip retaining the power steering hoses.

*randy500* · 09-06-2019, 10:15 AM

Neat little factoid Pete.
The k20 i just bought has the spring too, just on the left side. I noticed it right away, and to me it looked factory. I thought about it and wondered why i had never seen one before. Will post a picture of mine later.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-06-2019, 11:07 AM

Please do. Wonder how difficult sourcing or producing replacements would be. The cowl flapper springs were redone so I’m sure these could be as well if there’s enough interest.

Now I’m curious if these were in use on 2wd as well as 4wd.

**FirstOwner69** · 09-06-2019, 01:09 PM

Never on my '69 2WD C20 that I recall.

**Steeveedee** · 09-06-2019, 03:17 PM

I believe that when I replaced the rear brake hose a couple of years ago, it was the first replacement. I never saw a spring, but it could have been removed. Someone monkeyed with the axle vent setup, so anything could be possible.

72Cheyenne454 · 09-06-2019, 04:36 PM

I restored a one owner, 1972 K20 with 60,000 plus original miles on it years ago (Dantip now owns it). This truck had springs on the left and right side ebrake cables. Looked original to me. They were stretched and worn out, so I wasn't able to reuse them. A few pics from the tear down...

**Steeveedee** · 09-06-2019, 05:18 PM

OK, the springs are on the parking brake cable, not the hose. That makes more sense.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-06-2019, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Steeveedee

OK, the springs are on the parking brake cable, not the hose. That makes more sense.

Yes. My mistake - posted in haste. Thanks. Curious to see if any 2wd examples are out there. FWIW I quickly checked the parts manual and couldn’t find a part number.

**FirstOwner69** · 09-06-2019, 09:50 PM

Not needed on 2WDs with coils. The cable is retained by brackets on the trailing arms. The brake backing plate is just to the right out of the picture below.

*randy500* · 09-06-2019, 10:13 PM

Pete is curious about the c20’s with leaf springs, i am too.

**FirstOwner69** · 09-06-2019, 10:22 PM

Good point. He didn't mention he was only interested in leaf spring 2wd trucks, but I was wondering about that also.

*randy500* · 09-06-2019, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Good point. He didn't mention he was only interested in leaf spring 2wd trucks, but I was wondering about that also.

I never considered leaf spring trucks but you have a good point too, could be on those too, who knows on these things.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-06-2019, 11:13 PM

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Originally Posted by DeadheadNM

Please do. Wonder how difficult sourcing or producing replacements would be. The cowl flapper springs were redone so I’m sure these could be as well if there’s enough interest.

Now I’m curious if these were in use on 2wd as well as 4wd.

No kidding on the cowl flapper? Know where to get em?

Never heard of a brake hose spring, learn something new everyday.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-06-2019, 11:19 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

Not needed on 2WDs with coils. The cable is retained by brackets on the trailing arms. The brake backing plate is just to the right out of the picture below.

What's a trailing arm?

For what it's worth, I have the E-brake cable brackets you show in your pic. My truck is a 71 SWB 2x2 with leaf springs.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-06-2019, 11:19 PM

Good point. A leaf spring specific application for these seems reasonable.

Tony see here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...flapper+spring

**FirstOwner69** · 09-07-2019, 12:24 AM

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Originally Posted by 71CHEVYSHORTBED402

... What's a trailing arm?...

The arm the cable follows in the pic I posted. Rear coil sits on top of the end toward the rear on a 2wd. The front attaches to a cross member on the frame.

Another pic.

chewychevy67 · 09-07-2019, 12:29 AM

My 67 2wd 1/2 ton with leafs didn't have them. Now they could have been removed but the truck was pretty much original and rusty. The spring would Maybe be shorter ona 2wd?

**DeadheadNM** · 09-07-2019, 08:55 AM

Coincidentally member Ptjsk just posted these pics from a nice survivor Jimmy he is working on (build here: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...7&postcount=19 )

**LockDoc** · 09-09-2019, 12:10 PM

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I don't know what the size of that spring is but it looks similar to the clutch fork tension spring except there are more coils on the brake spring. These are available from the parts vendors.

LockDoc

toolboxchev · 09-09-2019, 05:17 PM

Boy, I got a box of those. I am keeping them.

**71CHEVYSHORTBED402** · 09-09-2019, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by FirstOwner69

The arm the cable follows in the pic I posted. Rear coil sits on top of the end toward the rear on a 2wd. The front attaches to a cross member on the frame.

Another pic.

Thanks Jim.

**DeadheadNM** · 09-10-2019, 07:57 AM

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Originally Posted by toolboxchev

Boy, I got a box of those. I am keeping them.

Post a pic when possible.

**davischevy** · 02-28-2020, 11:00 PM

My son in law set the body off his 72 K10 Suburban this week. He was asking me today if I had ever seen those springs because the Suburban has them. I haven't. My K10 didn't have them. Ill look at my Longhorn.

**davischevy** · 02-28-2020, 11:02 PM

Could somebody please post some dimensions of the spring?

**DeadheadNM** · 02-28-2020, 11:04 PM

Thanks for posting Larry.

Would be great to have a spring source.

09-06-2019, 08:32 AM	#1
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,278	Anyone else have this OEM rear brake hose retention spring? Pic for Randy. Also curious if anyone else still has these on a pickup. Seemingly seldom seen like the wire clip retaining the power steering hoses. Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

09-06-2019, 10:15 AM	#2
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: Anyone else have this OEM rear brake hose retention spring? Neat little factoid Pete. The k20 i just bought has the spring too, just on the left side. I noticed it right away, and to me it looked factory. I thought about it and wondered why i had never seen one before. Will post a picture of mine later.

09-06-2019, 11:07 AM	#3
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,278	Re: Anyone else have this OEM rear brake hose retention spring? Please do. Wonder how difficult sourcing or producing replacements would be. The cowl flapper springs were redone so I’m sure these could be as well if there’s enough interest. Now I’m curious if these were in use on 2wd as well as 4wd. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

09-06-2019, 01:09 PM	#4
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,838	Re: Anyone else have this OEM rear brake hose retention spring? Never on my '69 2WD C20 that I recall.

09-06-2019, 03:17 PM	#5
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,081	Re: Anyone else have this OEM rear brake hose retention spring? I believe that when I replaced the rear brake hose a couple of years ago, it was the first replacement. I never saw a spring, but it could have been removed. Someone monkeyed with the axle vent setup, so anything could be possible. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

09-06-2019, 04:36 PM	#6
72Cheyenne454 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 453	Re: Anyone else have this OEM rear brake hose retention spring? I restored a one owner, 1972 K20 with 60,000 plus original miles on it years ago (Dantip now owns it). This truck had springs on the left and right side ebrake cables. Looked original to me. They were stretched and worn out, so I wasn't able to reuse them. A few pics from the tear down... Attached Images

09-06-2019, 05:18 PM	#7
Steeveedee Who Changed This? Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Simi Valley, CA Posts: 10,081	Re: Anyone else have this OEM rear brake hose retention spring? OK, the springs are on the parking brake cable, not the hose. That makes more sense. __________________ ~Steven '70 Chevy 3/4T Longhorn CST 402/400/3.56 Custom Camper Simi Valley, CA

09-06-2019, 09:50 PM	#9
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,838	Re: Anyone else have this OEM rear brake hose retention spring? Not needed on 2WDs with coils. The cable is retained by brackets on the trailing arms. The brake backing plate is just to the right out of the picture below. Attached Images Last edited by FirstOwner69; 09-06-2019 at 10:24 PM.

09-06-2019, 10:13 PM	#10
randy500 Account Suspended Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Tacoma, WA Posts: 6,873	Re: Anyone else have this OEM rear brake hose retention spring? Pete is curious about the c20’s with leaf springs, i am too.

09-06-2019, 10:22 PM	#11
FirstOwner69 Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Wisconsin & Arizona Posts: 4,838	Re: Anyone else have this OEM rear brake hose retention spring? Good point. He didn't mention he was only interested in leaf spring 2wd trucks, but I was wondering about that also.

09-06-2019, 11:19 PM	#15
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,278	Re: Anyone else have this OEM rear brake hose retention spring? Good point. A leaf spring specific application for these seems reasonable. Tony see here: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...flapper+spring __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

09-07-2019, 12:29 AM	#17
chewychevy67 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Here Posts: 5,408	Re: Anyone else have this OEM rear brake hose retention spring? My 67 2wd 1/2 ton with leafs didn't have them. Now they could have been removed but the truck was pretty much original and rusty. The spring would Maybe be shorter ona 2wd?

09-07-2019, 08:55 AM	#18
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,278	Re: Anyone else have this OEM rear brake hose retention spring? Coincidentally member Ptjsk just posted these pics from a nice survivor Jimmy he is working on (build here: http://www.67-72chevytrucks.com/vboa...7&postcount=19 ) Attached Images __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

09-09-2019, 12:10 PM	#19
LockDoc The Older Generation Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Montezuma, Iowa Posts: 25,317	Re: Anyone else have this OEM rear brake hose retention spring? - I don't know what the size of that spring is but it looks similar to the clutch fork tension spring except there are more coils on the brake spring. These are available from the parts vendors. LockDoc Attached Images __________________ Leon Locksmith, Specializing In Antique Trucks, Automobiles, & Motorcycles (My Dually Pickup Project Thread) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=829820 - Last edited by LockDoc; 09-09-2019 at 07:59 PM.

09-09-2019, 05:17 PM	#20
toolboxchev Registered User Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: 2nd left past the stump on a dirt road. Posts: 2,629	Re: Anyone else have this OEM rear brake hose retention spring? Boy, I got a box of those. I am keeping them.



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02-28-2020, 11:00 PM	#23
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: Anyone else have this OEM rear brake hose retention spring? My son in law set the body off his 72 K10 Suburban this week. He was asking me today if I had ever seen those springs because the Suburban has them. I haven't. My K10 didn't have them. Ill look at my Longhorn. __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

02-28-2020, 11:02 PM	#24
davischevy Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Harrison, Arkansas Posts: 9,786	Re: Anyone else have this OEM rear brake hose retention spring? Could somebody please post some dimensions of the spring? __________________ other Larry Build thread, Arkansas K10 https://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/...=755797&page=5 The ability to speak several languages is an asset, but the ability to keep your mouth shut in any language is priceless.

02-28-2020, 11:04 PM	#25
DeadheadNM Carpe manana Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Eau Claire, WI Posts: 12,278	Re: Anyone else have this OEM rear brake hose retention spring? Thanks for posting Larry. Would be great to have a spring source. __________________ 1972 K5 CST Highlander Blazer: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=708547 1972 K20 Cheyenne Super: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=528308 Members met: ORANGBLAZ, 2003 silverado, MikeCofield, BB72CHEVKT, Duncan&Son, Sameyrasmea72, THENEWMEXICAN, HotRod C/10, brianthelion02, Sport/Truck, ryanroo, michael bustamante, Dirt's72, Already Gone, WestButteTruck, 57taskforce, Moreyel, painterljp, AASmedic, SoCoC10, Lumaestas, carbuff382, Chevyland

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