Brake spring? On a Charger 12 chassis?

[Pullstart 63,096]

Copied out of Frank’s build...  any advice is appreciated!

 

I found a broken spring.  It appears to help return the brake pedal when the motion control is pushed or pulled.  

 

A) is it crucial?  could I reposition a spring to the brake rod if I can’t find a direct replacement?

 

B ) if I happen to find a direct fit replacement, where does it go?  To that 1/4-20 stud possibly?

[pfrederi 17,885]

Yes hooks to bolt.  I bought a box of these and have used 2 seem to work OK

 

 

[daveoman1966 3,762]

Skip that... put a spring on the outside of the hoodstand...  never a problem ever again.  

[Pullstart 63,096]

6 hours ago, daveoman1966 said:

Skip that... put a spring on the outside of the hoodstand...  never a problem ever again.  

 

Is that just a cotter key through the brake rod?  I picked up two springs yesterday like Paul showed.

[pfrederi 17,885]

Dave has a good approach.  Getting the spring hooked up inside isn't the easiest thing.  Very long needle nose pliers and some patience.