How about adding a stronger return spring.
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From: "Steve Hanberg" <steve@OldSub.com>
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Sent: Tuesday, April 01, 2003 8:36 PM
Subject: [oletrucks] My brake pedal sticks, still
> The brake pedal on my '55 1st Suburban sticks.
>
> It seems to be hanging on the pivot just a little short of returning to
full
> rest. It doesn't do it all the time, and seems only to do it if I have
> stopped a little harder, like a light changes when I still should stop,
but
> might have been a little close. So I think it has something to do with
being
> pushed a little further than normal.
>
> This problem began at the same time I installed a dual master cylinder
using
> the CPP conversion bracket. I think the bracket is forcing the plunger a
> little further toward the center of the truck than stock, and maybe
causing
> the pedal to bind on the pivot. But its not sticking at the furthest
> depression, but rather when its been depressed further it does not return
> quite all the way to full rest.
>
> Anyone have any similar experience? Anyone have any ideas?
>
> Motor is a 60ish GMC 270 with what appears to be the original 4-speed
behind
> it, and I do have the original clutch pedal and associated parts in place.
> I've replaced the brake return spring and that made no significant
difference.
>
> Should I just put a stronger spring on it?
>
> Steve@OldSub.com
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> '72 Chevrolet C10
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