Doug Fitz-Randolph <fitzr@SUSCOM-MAINE.NET> wrote:  I'm having a bit of trouble with adjusting the parking brake on my '82. If
has not worked properly since I got the van last year.

If I look at the cable on the right, it's "hanging out"
of the backing plate, that is, the "spring" part which usually lives inside
the drum is now protruding by about 1/2" and flops freely.  Hey Doug,

  I had a similar situation on my 82 westy.  The lever that the cable pulls wouldn't return to its "default" position when I released the brake.  I tried cleaning and lubrication the lever to no avail.  I finally replaced all the hardware (new springs, lever, etc) and it has worked fine ever since.
  I find it odd that the spring part of the cable is actually hanging out of the backing plate.  The cable was seated very firmly into the backing plate on my van and there is no way that the spring could have protruded out the back.  I wonder is a PO put in an aftermarket cable?

  jake

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