>Andy, I replaced the brake return spring on my '47-2 a couple of years ago.
>I just went to the LAPD (local auto parts dealer) and bought a generic
>spring. Works fine and no problems in two years. Getting it on was the
>toughest part. VERY hard to stretch it enough to get it hooked on. Got
>some good tips from a couple of list members. Take a 5" piece of coat
>hanger or stiff wire.....make a hook on the end.....clamp on the non-hook
>end of the wire with a pair of vice-grips...the use this contraption to hook
>to the new spring so you can pull it forward enough to attach it. Let me
>know if you need more info on this.
Go buy a brake pliers from your FLAPS or ? for probably less than $10 .It
will pay for itself the first time you use it. I've had one since I was
about 14 years old, it's paid for itself many times over and trust me 14
was a looong time ago :)
"Nothin lasts forever except old Fords and a natural stone" - Willie Nelson
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