Removing broken brake linkage

[5thhorseman]

The rod that links from the brake pedal to the rear brakes on my B7000 is busted, so my brakes only work on the right-hand side. I'm finally getting around to repairing/replacing it but the darn think is so difficult to remove.

Where it connects at the rear there is also a spring holding it (I suppose which is what keeps the brake pedal off the floor). Does anyone have any tips for how to stretch this spring out so I can unhook it? It's either too cramped for me to get a good hold on it, or I'm just not mechanically inclined enough to figure it out.



Any help would be appreciated!

 

[kubotasam]

Needle nose visegrips usually work for grabbing the end of a spring and pulling.

 

[lsmurphy]

Take the fender off, clevis pin, will be obvious once fender is removed.

 

[fisher]

I use a length of wire looped over the end of the spring - usually a piece of household electrical wire which is strong and flexible. It gives you much more control when room is tight.

If you can't get a straight pull grab a flat blade screwdriver and bend the wire over the end.

 

[Eric McCarthy]

Take the fender off, clevis pin, will be obvious once fender is removed.

AGREED 110%. Life is so much easier if you take the fenders off. The spring is in place to return the break pedal back up after you push it down to apply.

 

[Ikeroberts]

You can bend the end of a rat tail file into a hook and pull it free with that.