Hand Brake - Part missing????

Posted by Packard Newbie On 2018/10/27 12:25:54

In redoing the brakes on my '39 six, I replaced the E-brake cable which was virtually 'frozen' prior to; now I have a really smooth pull to engage the parking brakes, but I am having troubles with the handle itself. I have it out and it almost looks like there is maybe a spring missing. I can fiddle with it and get the teeth to engage to lock it and the release 'thumb-paddle' has good spring to it, but the toothed cam that interlocks with the main body, goes where it wants, and ultimately disengages, so I can pull the E-brake on, but can't get it to catch and lock. Is there supposed to be an outer spring on that locking pawl?? Is there a parts explosion anywhere on the assembly? If there's a spring, does anyone have/know where I can get one? Notwithstanding, anybody know where I can get a replacement handle that works? I DID buy the replacement rubber grip for it from Steele and it is a perfect repro, so I've got that part covered... Any help, much appreciated. Thanks, Chris