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The button and a spring popped out when I applied the parking brake. All I was able to find inside my '74 coupe were the button and spring. Have I lost another part or is this all? How do i reinstall the button and spring or do I have to replace the whole handle?
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I think you may have to replace the whole handle...I had an issue with the plastic handle sliding on the chrome and all I could find was new handles, no parts. Willcox would know, call Ernie monday and ask, Its your best choice
I just replaced the handle in my '73. All I needed was a new grip but couldn't find one so I had to buy a whole new handle. The replacement handle I received from Eckler's was surprisingly good quality (about $100). One of the better reproduction parts I've ever received.
As best I can tell from my research, the buttons and grips are not designed to be replaced. The buttons are a one time install and if they get pulled off, they won't stay in place again without some very good glue.
I didn't take my old one apart but I think you are correct, the button and spring are the only parts that should have popped off.
I don't believe there is nothing else other than the spring and button, it's just pressed on.
If it won't stay in place, you can use a small pair of vice-grips top reach in and just over-tighten them onto the last bit of the rod to flatten/deform it, sort of like knurling so it has some grip onto the plastic button, also add a few drops of gel-type crazy-glue into the hole will probably help as well
Parking brake handle
