Parking brake pedal issue

[Cali Steve]

My parking brake pedal has started "springing" back after I push it down. It comes back up about half way. Is that an adjustment at the rear drums? As always, any help is appreciated.

[cruiser54]

There was a recall on those mechanisms. I fixed mine with a stronger spring.

 

 

[dasbulliwagen]

This is in the DIY section

 

 

[ghetdjc320]

I’ve found 3 problem spots on the e brake assembly that causes them to pop loose.

1. The rivet near the latch mechanism keeps the teeth centered on the catch lever. Often times that rivet does not sandwich the the teeth and allows the catch lever to only contact one side of the teeth.

2. The teeth on the pedal assembly cam and the catch/release lever get rounded off due to poor engagement. 
3. The spring tension is insufficient to hold the cam in place. The spring should be swapped with a stronger unit but only after you check the above. 
 

The main center rivet that holds the brake cam to the plate can loosen somewhat over time and allow for play from side to side but I haven’t seen that actually be the root cause of the popping loose. 

[Cali Steve]

Thank you for the help, I'll keep you posted, this gives me a direction to start in.