Hi I replaced a broken parking brake cable on my 58 F100 and am having a hard time putting the brake release assembly back together. The metal 'wedge' that serves as the ratchet has a small spring and I am really unsure how these are supposed to work together. Any thoughts and insights will be greatly appreciated. It's the only thing keeping my truck from passing inspection so am eager to get this parking brake working.
-Wolf

 

Did you have any luck? I'm currently looking for the same spring I believe.

 

I can't help you with your e-brake problem, but be aware this was an old thread, very old... 2008!

But maybe someone will be along here to help you.

And it looks like you are new to FTE. Welcome to the best Ford Truck Forum on the World Wide Web. What year is your truck? And shownus some pictures.

Good luck.

 

Edit: Replied before reading his question.

 

I'd suggest ordering this CD: 1957-63 Ford Truck Master Parts Catalog CD - HiPo Parts Garage

I have the one for 1956, it's indispensable.

 

Those CD's are worth every penny!
Until you are able to get a copy of them for your self, I looked up the part # OM2788 for you, this is for the spring only.
Plug that #OM2788 into the search bar for the internet and you will find Rearcounter has ~ 66 of them waiting for you!

Oh and welcome to the FTE!

Sorry I thought you were looking for a new spring let me see if I have a picture of the assembly!

 

Ok lets try this! Do these pictures help?











Good luck in your quest!

 

Just did this about 3 weeks ago.
Option 1: try to align spring and pawl clip while installed in truck, then after no success after 90 min go to option 2

Option 2: took less than 10 minutes

Remove brake lever assembly from truck insert pawl spring assembly quickly, slide in lever, insert stop pin in back of lever to keep it from pulling out. Reinstall assembly and thread on cable from firewall and snap it into the groove. Then have a beer

Marc

 

Is the 2788 curly-Q spring the one you're asking for?