| RAK402 | -- 11-22-2020 @ 2:12 PM |
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The spring for my Parking Brake handle broke, more years ago than I like to think about. I have a new spring and want to replace it. The ratchet seems to be on a shaft with a round head on either end. I assume that it is peened over on one end-is this correct? Is the correct procedure to grind or cut the head off to extract the shaft? What does one replace the shaft with? Thank you all in advance.
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| Barney | -- 11-22-2020 @ 6:03 PM |
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Hi, I replaced my spring months ago.. I ground the head off to remove the shaft. I simply replaced it with a no. 8 or 10 screw, or whatever was the largest screw that would fit. Of course, it would be better if you could find a long enough shoulder screw. If needed, cut it to the correct length and then run a die over it to attach a nut. Regards, Barney
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| RAK402 | -- 11-23-2020 @ 9:54 AM |
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Thank you Barney! I will go ahead and grind the top off of one end of the shaft. I wonder if I can find a clevis pin the right diameter? That way I can use a cotter pin on the end. Thank you again sir!
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| 1931 Flamingo | -- 11-23-2020 @ 11:19 AM |
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You might try ACE Hardware for the pin, they have a good selection of parts bins. FWIW Paul in CT
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| TomO | -- 11-24-2020 @ 8:12 AM |
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If you cannot find one at Ace Hardware, try McMaster Carr. https://www.mcmaster.com/ Tom
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| RAK402 | -- 12-02-2020 @ 10:11 PM |
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Well, I bit the proverbial bullet and changed that %*!#!!! spring today. The last time I had that brake handle out, I was a lot thinner (and about 44 years younger). The actual work was not difficult, but age and a large increase in my diameter made it a bit uncomfortable. I ended up removing the offending pin with a Dremel cutoff wheel and installing a clevis pin with a cotter key in it. I appreciate the help and advice that this group provided me with.
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