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Title: Alternatives to rusty brake pedal return spring?
Post by: stevepeck1 on February 13, 2018, 09:48:53 PM
Is anyone aware of a source for "a grade softer" brake pedal return spring that may also perhaps be a bit less prone to rust?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Alternatives to rusty brake pedal return spring?
Post by: togo on February 13, 2018, 10:33:20 PM
What an awesome question. I too want to know.
Title: Re: Alternatives to rusty brake pedal return spring?
Post by: calamarichris on February 14, 2018, 11:08:59 PM
Check your local hardware store. Especially the non-Home Depot/Lowe's, older variety. I needed a heavy stainless spring for my bicycle's steering damper and I was pleased to see the broad selection at my local Tru-Value hardware store. Much, much cheaper than if you went to a dealership for it.
Title: Re: Alternatives to rusty brake pedal return spring?
Post by: MrDude_1 on February 18, 2018, 09:43:39 AM
Quote from: calamarichris on February 14, 2018, 11:08:59 PM
Check your local hardware store. Especially the non-Home Depot/Lowe's, older variety. I needed a heavy stainless spring for my bicycle's steering damper and I was pleased to see the broad selection at my local Tru-Value hardware store. Much, much cheaper than if you went to a dealership for it.

Your bicycle has a steering dampener?! I'm interested in knowing more about this...
Title: Re: Alternatives to rusty brake pedal return spring?
Post by: togo on February 18, 2018, 11:30:37 PM
Quote from: calamarichris on February 14, 2018, 11:08:59 PM
Check your local hardware store. Especially the non-Home Depot/Lowe's, older variety. I needed a heavy stainless spring for my bicycle's steering damper and I was pleased to see the broad selection at my local Tru-Value hardware store. Much, much cheaper than if you went to a dealership for it.

Orchard Supply Hardware has a good selection of hardware.  (Also they have Craftsman/Sears tools!) (Also they have Zero key blanks, but they don't know they do, you have to tell them you have a Triumph)
Title: Re: Alternatives to rusty brake pedal return spring?
Post by: calamarichris on February 18, 2018, 11:36:00 PM
Quote from: MrDude_1 on February 18, 2018, 09:43:39 AM
Your bicycle has a steering dampener?! I'm interested in knowing more about this...

Not a true steering damper; the spring acts as a damper to stabilize the front end because bike has a porteur rack for carrying my dog.

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