[jamoaus]

Can someone tell me how to replace the Parking brake handle. Looking at the new one there is a screw and a metal dowel. Looking at the old one... how do you get the dowel out?


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[myfirstcar66]

Tap it out with a small nail punch / drift and a small hammer. Best done with the handle/shaft out of the car.

 

[289vert]

Jamo, when i did the handle on my 67, there was a metal sleeve molded into the handle. Couldn't drive the pin all the way through because there was only a hole in one side of the sleeve. Even after removing all the plastic part, still couldn't get the pin out. Ended up cutting the sleeve with a cutoff wheel in a grinder.
As said, take it outta the car.

 

[GearHeadPeter]

When I did the handle on my 65 it also did not have an exit hole for the pin, and like 289vert I had to cut the metal sleeve off with a Dremel cut-off wheel. It was a PITA to say the least.

 

[myfirstcar66]

Why not just drill the pin, then?

 

[289vert]

Tried that, on mine it was a spring steel roll pin .... so was the sleeve.
YMMV

 

[BradAlbrecht]

I wrote it up when I replace my last handle (with pics). This was on an early 67. https://bapony.com/2019/01/06/replacing-the-parking-brake-handle/

 

[Caper50]

I just picked up the Scott Drake billet aluminum handle for my car. I think it's a very nice piece, well worth the upgrade imo.

 

[BradAlbrecht]

@Caper50 did you put a dimple or any kind of recess for the alan screw? Just curious what others did. I also really like that handle.

 

[Caper50]

@Caper50 did you put a dimple or any kind of recess for the alan screw? Just curious what others did. I also really like that handle.

Brad, I haven't had the chance to do anything with it yet.

 

[maxoverclock]

Just did this process. I dremeled the handle off then around the pin with a thick cutting disc. Pulled the pin with lock jaw.