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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?

oldmotorsguy · 10-31-2023, 08:35 AM

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THe original spring on the handle works OK, but if this were mine, I would simply go with the aftermarket spring that pulls directly on the pawl. It allows much better lock on the brake lever than the handle spring. That, and you can hardly see the spring behind the brake release handle anyway.

I am unsure as to your question about how the original spring is riveted into place. There is only one way it will go on. If you have it upside down, it will lay against the lever and provide no spring action whatsoever. Turn it around, rivet it and it should look right.

10-14-2023, 09:24 PM	#1
stickshift Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2023 Location: Grass Valley, Ca Posts: 247	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

10-31-2023, 08:35 AM	#2
oldmotorsguy Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Crossville, Tennessee Posts: 157	Re: Original brake lever spring Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) THe original spring on the handle works OK, but if this were mine, I would simply go with the aftermarket spring that pulls directly on the pawl. It allows much better lock on the brake lever than the handle spring. That, and you can hardly see the spring behind the brake release handle anyway. I am unsure as to your question about how the original spring is riveted into place. There is only one way it will go on. If you have it upside down, it will lay against the lever and provide no spring action whatsoever. Turn it around, rivet it and it should look right.