'46 Ford Brake return spring

[fordy6]

I purchased 4 new wheel cylinders and a new master cylinder for my
46 Ford coupe. I noticed when I was installing the master cylinder that there is a notch for a return spring on the brake pedal. There was no spring when I disassembled the master. Is a return pedal spring needed on my '46?
Thanks, Mike

 

[19Fordy]

Yes, you need a brake return spring. C&G has it.
https://cgfordparts.com/ufolder/fordpart.php?number=99A-7523

Here's interesting required reading about this. Thank you Bruce Lancaster (RIP).
https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?p=778710

 

[TJ]

All early Ford brake systems need a return spring.