Brake handle slider
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Racer
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From: Fort Worth Texas
Brake handle slider
I'm getting ready to pull my handle. Is the hole in the plastic silder big enough to pull over the handle, or does it have to be cut? If it has to be cut, what to do on reinstallation? thanks
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi B,
73 is right; it needs a slit.
Also the slide has a front and back… the shape of the opening in the slide matches the shape of the chrome lever. Rounded end to the rear.
Regards,
Alan
73 is right; it needs a slit.
Also the slide has a front and back… the shape of the opening in the slide matches the shape of the chrome lever. Rounded end to the rear.
Regards,
Alan
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Burning Brakes
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From: Oswego New York
I had this same concern a few years ago when I was disassembling my '70. When I removed the parking brake handle, I found that the slider already had a slit in it. I didn't look closely, but thought the slit was factory original.
Was I wrong? Without a slit, how would they get it over the grip?
Was I wrong? Without a slit, how would they get it over the grip?
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From: Westminster Maryland
Hi 70Y,
IF the e-brake handle is loose from the ratchet mechanism the slide could be slipped on from the bottom.
But there's no way to do it with the handle in place, without a slit.
If you're careful just where you make the slit it really becomes almost impossible to see when the slide is in the track.
That's why some people don't even realize they're slit.
Regards,
Alan
IF the e-brake handle is loose from the ratchet mechanism the slide could be slipped on from the bottom.
But there's no way to do it with the handle in place, without a slit.
If you're careful just where you make the slit it really becomes almost impossible to see when the slide is in the track.
That's why some people don't even realize they're slit.
Regards,
Alan
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From: Palmdale CA
Hi 70Y,
IF the e-brake handle is loose from the ratchet mechanism the slide could be slipped on from the bottom.
But there's no way to do it with the handle in place, without a slit.
If you're careful just where you make the slit it really becomes almost impossible to see when the slide is in the track.
That's why some people don't even realize they're slit.
Regards,
Alan
IF the e-brake handle is loose from the ratchet mechanism the slide could be slipped on from the bottom.
But there's no way to do it with the handle in place, without a slit.
If you're careful just where you make the slit it really becomes almost impossible to see when the slide is in the track.
That's why some people don't even realize they're slit.
Regards,
Alan
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Mine does not have a slit in it. I removed the black plastic grip and slipped it over the top. (Yes, I know there are some who think the grip won`t come off.) I`d had this handle apart a couple times, in fact it is the best parts of two different assemblies, so it came apart fairly easy.
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From: Oswego New York
Mine does not have a slit in it. I removed the black plastic grip and slipped it over the top. (Yes, I know there are some who think the grip won`t come off.) I`d had this handle apart a couple times, in fact it is the best parts of two different assemblies, so it came apart fairly easy.