HELP Parking Brake Handle
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HELP Parking Brake Handle
Hi Everyone.
I have an issue with my parking brake handle. The release button and spring keep popping out of the handle. Is there a fix or do I have to replace the whole handle?
I have an issue with my parking brake handle. The release button and spring keep popping out of the handle. Is there a fix or do I have to replace the whole handle?
Melting Slicks
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I had the button pop out of mine also.
I used an adhesive brand called VersaChem p/n 47809 2-part expoxy. It specifically mentions being good for metal to plastic bonding. Roughen up the rod end, degrease and bond the button back on the rod end. Tape it in the depressed position overnight so that it adheres/sets. Mine has held up for years.
I used an adhesive brand called VersaChem p/n 47809 2-part expoxy. It specifically mentions being good for metal to plastic bonding. Roughen up the rod end, degrease and bond the button back on the rod end. Tape it in the depressed position overnight so that it adheres/sets. Mine has held up for years.
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I think there was a point in time a few years ago when repro'd versions of the brake handles became available. They were good quality. When they became available, I bought one. Don't know if still available.
Burning Brakes
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I looked into that repo handle hard and long and it appears it's not being made anymore. I've found it in some of the vendors catalogs but most say "no longer available" and the one that let me order it notified me a week after I ordered it and said they couldn't get it any longer. I should add that I was searching for the very early years handle. Might be other years out there?
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