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stickshift · 10-14-2023, 09:24 PM

I ordered many parts for my new T and one of them is the "original" type spring for the brake lever. This is a leaf type spring that is riveted to the brake release handle. The old one was broken but still riveted . I ground down the rivets and I can't understand how this spring fits into the handle. Is it worth using this spring (riveting it back in)? I also ordered a new style coil spring that fits down below where the pawl is. I just thought it would look good with an original spring as well. Does anyone have pictures of how this "original" spring is attached?

10-14-2023, 09:24 PM	#1
stickshift Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Grass Valley, Ca Posts: 281	Original brake lever spring I ordered many parts for my new T and one of them is the "original" type spring for the brake lever. This is a leaf type spring that is riveted to the brake release handle. The old one was broken but still riveted . I ground down the rivets and I can't understand how this spring fits into the handle. Is it worth using this spring (riveting it back in)? I also ordered a new style coil spring that fits down below where the pawl is. I just thought it would look good with an original spring as well. Does anyone have pictures of how this "original" spring is attached? __________________ Stickshift 1915 Model T touring 1931 Ford Model AA Flatbed