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Brajke pedal sticking down, "ratcheting" when pulled up

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Old Oct 25, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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Default Brajke pedal sticking down, "ratcheting" when pulled up

'85 XJ-S V12 coupe

Brakes stuck on today, each time I use them I have to lift the pedal back up. It seems like the pedal is jamming on something, because when I pull up on it, it feels like it is almost ratcheting or grinding as I pull up on it, and there DOES seem to be positive pressure behind it while I'm pulling up (i.e. I am pretty sure the return spring is intact, the pedal is just jamming). I assume the pivot bushing is shot, possibly other issues?

How hard is it to remove the pedal assembly? I assume it's a disaster, I couldn't even get in a position to see up there.

Where is the brake return spring? Is it external or is it built into the brake booster?
 
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