Brake pedal return spring - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Bret B · 08-20-2018, 07:54 AM

Been a bit since I've had time for the truck. In the time lapse, memory has lapsed as well. The memory lapse is the fact, I cannot locate the original brake pedal return spring which indicates I've misplaced it very very well. Trying to locate a new one. I've done a search here and at my local parts stores with no joy to be had. So the question is, does anyone know if an aftermarket spring is made for a 64-66 C10, or will a 67-72 brake pedal return spring work? Is there another spring which will work?

**PGSigns** · 08-20-2018, 08:50 AM

I should have one. Your welcome to it.
Jimmy

Bret B · 08-20-2018, 11:40 AM

I might have to take you up on that, especially if there isn't any others that will work. I'll hit you up by PM to work out the details if there isn't any other options.

**62bagger** · 08-20-2018, 12:36 PM

I had a hard time finding one for my 62. I ended up getting a generic spring from the hardware store and cutting it down to make it fit.

Bret B · 08-21-2018, 07:32 AM

A thought popped into my head a few minutes ago, so I better put it out before it is lost pinging around in the cranial cavity. Are the clutch pedal return and the brake pedal spring the same, or nearly the same length? Clutch pedal return springs might still be available as well. If anyone has both, can you post the lengths please?

grndcont · 08-21-2018, 09:00 PM

that damn spring is a pain to get back on there.

**62bagger** · 08-22-2018, 01:27 AM

The springs on my 62 were different. The brake spring on hooks through a slotted opening in he top of the pedal box so it needed a long hook so it wouldn't bind. I bought a clutch spring for a 62 c10 but it was too long so I had to find a generic replacement for both springs. I hope these photos help.

**PGSigns** · 08-22-2018, 06:23 AM

The springs on the 4-6 look to be the same spring. I looked last night and pulled two from the same pedal assembly and they are what appears to be an exact match.
Jimmy

Bret B · 08-22-2018, 07:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PGSigns

The springs on the 4-6 look to be the same spring. I looked last night and pulled two from the same pedal assembly and they are what appears to be an exact match.
Jimmy

Sounds like that is a winner. Even if the clutch is slightly longer, one could cut and then bend a new hook to make it work. Good information PGSigns.

Thanks for the photos 62bagger.

08-20-2018, 07:54 AM	#1
Bret B Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Altus OK Posts: 143	Brake pedal return spring Been a bit since I've had time for the truck. In the time lapse, memory has lapsed as well. The memory lapse is the fact, I cannot locate the original brake pedal return spring which indicates I've misplaced it very very well. Trying to locate a new one. I've done a search here and at my local parts stores with no joy to be had. So the question is, does anyone know if an aftermarket spring is made for a 64-66 C10, or will a 67-72 brake pedal return spring work? Is there another spring which will work? __________________ 1965 Chevy short-step side, work in progress.... ............................____ ..................______l/___\____ .................\|_/(0)\_ll____/(0)_l.

08-20-2018, 08:50 AM	#2
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Brake pedal return spring I should have one. Your welcome to it. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic

08-20-2018, 11:40 AM	#3
Bret B Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Altus OK Posts: 143	Re: Brake pedal return spring I might have to take you up on that, especially if there isn't any others that will work. I'll hit you up by PM to work out the details if there isn't any other options. __________________ 1965 Chevy short-step side, work in progress.... ............................____ ..................______l/___\____ .................\|_/(0)\_ll____/(0)_l.

08-20-2018, 12:36 PM	#4
62bagger Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sonora California Posts: 264	Re: Brake pedal return spring I had a hard time finding one for my 62. I ended up getting a generic spring from the hardware store and cutting it down to make it fit.

08-21-2018, 07:32 AM	#5
Bret B Registered User Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Altus OK Posts: 143	Re: Brake pedal return spring A thought popped into my head a few minutes ago, so I better put it out before it is lost pinging around in the cranial cavity. Are the clutch pedal return and the brake pedal spring the same, or nearly the same length? Clutch pedal return springs might still be available as well. If anyone has both, can you post the lengths please? __________________ 1965 Chevy short-step side, work in progress.... ............................____ ..................______l/___\____ .................\|_/(0)\_ll____/(0)_l.

08-21-2018, 09:00 PM	#6
grndcont Registered User Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Norfolk, VA Posts: 15	Re: Brake pedal return spring that damn spring is a pain to get back on there.

08-22-2018, 01:27 AM	#7
62bagger Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Sonora California Posts: 264	Re: Brake pedal return spring The springs on my 62 were different. The brake spring on hooks through a slotted opening in he top of the pedal box so it needed a long hook so it wouldn't bind. I bought a clutch spring for a 62 c10 but it was too long so I had to find a generic replacement for both springs. I hope these photos help. Attached Images

08-22-2018, 06:23 AM	#8
PGSigns Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Hayes Va Posts: 4,569	Re: Brake pedal return spring The springs on the 4-6 look to be the same spring. I looked last night and pulled two from the same pedal assembly and they are what appears to be an exact match. Jimmy __________________ 60 to 66 Chevy and GMC window decals http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=661131 Good friends, good food and a hotrod what else do you need? 1966 BBW long fleet Daily driver 1965 BBW short fleet Sold and going to a good home 1965 Suburban 2003 3500 Duramax 2005 Ultra Classic



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