Parking break release hand spring???
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Parking break release hand spring???
Trying to find the spring(?) that keeps tension on the parking break release handle. Anyone know where to get it or one that would work? Thx
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As far as I know (which is not much) they are all the same as far as the spring that pulls the handle back in after pulling it to release the park brake. The difference is how easy it is to get to, 73-mid 77 is hard to reach (see 1st pic) because if it in a tight spot by the kick panel and the parking brake bracket. And you will probably have to use some long handle needs nose.
77.5 to 79 is is easy to reach, see 2nd and 3rd pics.
It is 10 coils, 1/4" in diameter and about 1/2" long.
I am sure you can hit the local JY and get on off any 73-79 truck and or hit the local farm store and ck out there spring coil selection.
I have a parts cab or 2, PM me if you can not locate one.
77.5 to 79 is is easy to reach, see 2nd and 3rd pics.
It is 10 coils, 1/4" in diameter and about 1/2" long.
I am sure you can hit the local JY and get on off any 73-79 truck and or hit the local farm store and ck out there spring coil selection.
I have a parts cab or 2, PM me if you can not locate one.
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Spring was not available by itself, only furnished with park brake control assy.
Rich: Please stop typing this 77.5 jazz at it ONLY applies to High Boys. It has nothing to do with the park brake control.
1973/75 F100/350's use a different park brake control than 1976/79 F100/350's and 1978/79 Bronco's.
Rich: Please stop typing this 77.5 jazz at it ONLY applies to High Boys. It has nothing to do with the park brake control.
1973/75 F100/350's use a different park brake control than 1976/79 F100/350's and 1978/79 Bronco's.
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Thanks guys.
Hey all thanks for the help! I'll try to hit Home Depot or something. I just needed to know the details. How do o pm??
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So it is a 77.5 (in my mind, lol) and that spring is difficult to reach, due to the design of the pedal assembly. And the 78 is on the easy to reach side and install on the pedal assembly.
77.5 77.5 77.5
You know I try to work more on here to HELP than complain, I know you do help the whole FTE world more than us in the 73-79 forum will ever know. I am good with the fact that we are oil and water. lol
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Really cause my Oct 77 F250 has a different park brake control pedal assembly than my 78.
So it is a 77.5 (in my mind, lol) and that spring is difficult to reach, due to the design of the pedal assembly. And the 78 is on the easy to reach side and install on the pedal assembly.
So it is a 77.5 (in my mind, lol) and that spring is difficult to reach, due to the design of the pedal assembly. And the 78 is on the easy to reach side and install on the pedal assembly.
The 77.5 jazz (not FoMoCo terminology) only refers to 1977 F250 4WD (High Boys) assembled before serial number Y20,001 which occurred mid-model year (February 1977).
1977 F250 4WD's assembled from serial number Y20,001 are not High Boys.
Left: 1976/79 F250 parking brake parts lists: 40A - 40B - 40C - 40D
Right: D6TZ-2780-A & D6TZ-2780-C .. Parking Brake Controls. The only difference is with the luxury décor option .. as the pedal pad has a bezel attached to it.
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Who mentioned High Boys anyway??? Not I....
My oct 77 has one style and the 78 has another and the 79 I am pretty sure it is the same as the 78, I would go look but it is raining like crazy.
Bottom line, the spring is NOT something the OP can order from any place, but he can "match get it", hopefully.
And if not, I will mail him one I have. BAM
My oct 77 has one style and the 78 has another and the 79 I am pretty sure it is the same as the 78, I would go look but it is raining like crazy.
Bottom line, the spring is NOT something the OP can order from any place, but he can "match get it", hopefully.
And if not, I will mail him one I have. BAM
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Yes you did, because 77.5 only refers to High Boys assembled before serial number Y20,001 which occurred mid-model year February 1977.
Mid-model year inre to High Boys is usually typed 77.5, but it could also be typed 1977 1/2. FoMoCo never used these terms, just before/from serial number Y20,001
Mid-model year inre to High Boys is usually typed 77.5, but it could also be typed 1977 1/2. FoMoCo never used these terms, just before/from serial number Y20,001
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Anyway, I went out in the rain and took pics of each park brake pedal assembly...
8/77 blue truck has the pedal assembly that you can put the spring on very easy.
9/77 silver truck has the one that the spring it hard to reach to install unless you unbolt the assembly.
11/78 red truck has the same kind of pedal as the silver truck.
All have married or connect transfer cases and 3" wide rear springs and I know they are NOT highboys.
The blue one even has a 460 and yes "Virginia" it is not factory.
Hope we did scare the OP away with all this frivolous info. lol
8/77 blue truck has the pedal assembly that you can put the spring on very easy.
9/77 silver truck has the one that the spring it hard to reach to install unless you unbolt the assembly.
11/78 red truck has the same kind of pedal as the silver truck.
All have married or connect transfer cases and 3" wide rear springs and I know they are NOT highboys.
The blue one even has a 460 and yes "Virginia" it is not factory.
Hope we did scare the OP away with all this frivolous info. lol