As reported to the FAA. Reports are unverified, and codes are left as the FAA publishes them.
What was found
7330-STL-LEFT HAND BRAKE GRABS FULL LOCKED WHEN PEDAL IS BARELY PUSHED IN WITH HYDRAULICS OFF. THE LEFT PEDAL GOES DOWN VERY EASILY AS IF NO SPRING TENSION. MAINTENANCE REMOVED AND REPLACED THE CAPTAINS LEFT HAND PEDAL ARTIFITIAL FEEL SPRING IAW ATR42 MAINTENANCE MANUAL.