Early Parking Brake Lever Repair Kit, Now available by special order only |
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Early Parking Brake Lever Repair Kit, Now available by special order only |
ChrisFoley |
May 3 2018, 09:22 AM
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I am Tangerine Racing Group: Members Posts: 7,934 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None |
Ed and I have made and tested an incredibly ingenious fix for the most common failure of the articulating parking brake handle, where the flat spring breaks off the actuating rod.
Installation requires removal of the handle from the longitudinal but does not require any other disassembly. The repair piece is easily installed in minutes. Once re-installed in the car the repair is unnoticeable and works perfectly. I am prepared to do a group buy, minimum of 50, at $19.95 each, delivered. I'll figure out the added shipping cost for Canadian and European customers and I'll post those prices here asap. Credit goes to Ed (ejm) for the basic idea and implementation. I merely developed it into a convenient system for manufacture and easy installation. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/idea.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/shades.gif) (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smilie_pokal.gif) |
jhynesrockmtn |
Dec 19 2020, 11:01 AM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 420 Joined: 13-June 16 From: spokane wa Member No.: 20,100 Region Association: Pacific Northwest |
For those who stumble on this and are looking for any install tips I did this yesterday and couldn't find a post where someone fit this to their car. Maybe I missed it. Anyway, here is my report.
I ended up taking the handle off. It's easy to do and makes working with it easier. I welded mine. I'm not a great welder as I'm a newby but it worked ok. Make sure you leave enough room for adjustment. I was worried I had fit mine too snug but a couple of turns of the screw and it works fine. The pics in the instructions show the racheting segment removed to show where to place the repair piece but I welded the piece in with everything together to get proper fitment and I don't think you can install it after the fact. I show it in the car exposed but if you still have the rubber cover for the lower part of the handle it covers everything nicely. I may paint it eventually but for now it matches the patina of the rest of the car :-) I also just finished a very extensive fuel system refresh using Chris's SS lines and fuel pump mount. This is the first fill up after all of that work. Works great! |
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