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Title: Augusta handbrake return spring Post by: ben on 02 November, 2017, 08:50:15 PM I have recently started work on the Gussie I imported from Israel a few years ago.
Having spent a small fortune on having all the rust in the body/chassis cut out and repaired I am now working on the brakes. I have run into a problem on the nearside rear where the handbrake camshaft was completely seized. I have managed to free it but have now discovered that the return spring is broken. So I am wondering if there is any one out there who might have a spare. This is probably the tip of the iceberg as my rebuild progresses but any suggestions welcome. Ben Images to follow as the ones from my phone are apparently too big for the system! Title: Re: Augusta handbrake return spring Post by: brian on 03 November, 2017, 08:35:41 AM I suspect I may well - busy today but will check
Title: Re: Augusta handbrake return spring Post by: Dilambdaman on 03 November, 2017, 10:39:14 AM Hi Ben,
Paul Savage Springs advertises to copy any spring and made a door handle spring for Modestine in 2003! Robin. Title: Re: Augusta handbrake return spring Post by: ben on 03 November, 2017, 11:32:09 AM Thanks Paul/Brian
Hopefully picture to follow. Note--I think they are handed! Ben Title: Re: Augusta handbrake return spring Post by: brian on 05 November, 2017, 06:06:12 PM They are handed and I only have the other one.
If you remake some I would be happy to contribute and have a pair as the one I have shows some distress. If you need a pattern you can use mine. Brian Title: Re: Augusta handbrake return spring Post by: JohnMillham on 05 November, 2017, 07:50:48 PM I'll have a new pair, too, if you go into production.
Regards, John Title: Re: Augusta handbrake return spring Post by: the.cern on 06 November, 2017, 03:58:08 AM Count me in on that too please Ben!!!
Andy Title: Re: Augusta handbrake return spring Post by: JohnMillham on 06 November, 2017, 11:03:07 AM I have found my spare pair of springs. They seem to be OK. I can send them to you, if you would like them.
Regards, John (I'll need your address) Title: Re: Augusta handbrake return spring Post by: davidwheeler on 06 November, 2017, 12:27:21 PM Go down to the blacksmith's shop and he'll make one for thee. (Alas for the Olden Times!)
Title: Re: Augusta handbrake return spring Post by: Kari on 13 November, 2017, 08:27:07 AM I have found that those springs are on the weak side especially when there is some friction in the flexible cable guides. On my car there are additional return springs fitted, to assist the original springs. (purists forgive me!)
If it comes to adjustment, the brake shoes are adjusted first, and then the cabel is adjusted in lenght so that after the first 3 clicks on the hand brake lever the shoes start to bind on the drum. I hope that helps Karl |