Passap Brake Spring - There are two different brake springs available for Passap DuoMatic knitting machines.

 

E6000: If you have the E6000, the longer brake spring is required on the lower front bed for the electronic pushers. The upper brake spring on the front and back beds is the regular length brake spring that fits all DuoMatic knitting machines.

 

DM80, DM5 (Pink Passap): The regular length brake spring is the one to choose. This fits both the front and back beds.

 

The price is now more economical. Compare to $25.00. Your price is $17.95 for the longer E6000 spring and $16.95 for the regular length spring.

 

HINT: To avoid damaging the brake spring in the first place, be sure to close the latch when removing the needle. If the needle is badly damaged, cut the needle head off at the point where the latch hinges on the needle (the weakest point) before trying to remove it. You do not want the hook or latch to catch the spring under the rail. When replacing the needle, besure that the latch is OPEN or the latch may catch the spring and pull it. A damaged spring has either a needle that won't stay in working position or a needle that is much tigher than the others.