Parking brake handle spring
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 128
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From: Bloomfield Township Michigan
The reason that the button popped off is because the button was pressed on at the factory where it was made and though use, vibration, etc., has loosened and is no longer tight. The rod that it presses on to has ribs that no longer hold. In the past, when I was restoring these handles, have found some that this was a problem so I always put a dab of JB Weld in the hole before pushing it on.
Jeff
Jeff
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 128
Likes: 29
From: Bloomfield Township Michigan
Hello Jeff,
Sorry for not getting back right away. I just joined the corvetteforum. I had problems with my login. Also not sure how to do a PM. I would be interested in a spring. Let me know on the price. Would you suggest to glue the spring inside the button?
Henry D'Amato
8252 Rt 34 Weedsport, NY 13166
Sorry for not getting back right away. I just joined the corvetteforum. I had problems with my login. Also not sure how to do a PM. I would be interested in a spring. Let me know on the price. Would you suggest to glue the spring inside the button?
Henry D'Amato
8252 Rt 34 Weedsport, NY 13166
I sent the spring by mail today. I was surprised to be charged $4.95 for that small little package but that's the world we live in now. I would greatly appreciate for you to send me re-imbursement for the shipping. If you could, send me a check to the return address on the package. Sorry to have to ask this but I thought it would cost maybe a dollar-not.
Jeff Salz
Cruising
Joined: Oct 2022
Posts: 14
Likes: 3
From: Weedsport, New York
Hello Jeff,
I received the spring today. I wrote you a check and is ready to mail tomorrow. I have another question. I put back the button into the handle without the spring. Is there a safe way to get the button out of the handle? Thank You, Stay Safe, Henry D'Amato
I received the spring today. I wrote you a check and is ready to mail tomorrow. I have another question. I put back the button into the handle without the spring. Is there a safe way to get the button out of the handle? Thank You, Stay Safe, Henry D'Amato
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 128
Likes: 29
From: Bloomfield Township Michigan
If the spring jumped out it means that the hole that the rod goes into has been slightly enlarged and it may be possible to pull it off. I would somehow protect the plastic and grab it with a vice grip and pull it off. I have never done this so I am not saying that this is possible or not.
Jeff
Jeff
Cruising
Joined: Oct 2022
Posts: 14
Likes: 3
From: Weedsport, New York
Hello Jeff,
I was thinking about using a couple of small screwdrivers and carefully push, left up and work out. I can pull on the button to set the emergency brake without the spring, so the button is hanging up to something inside the handle. Henry D'Amato
I was thinking about using a couple of small screwdrivers and carefully push, left up and work out. I can pull on the button to set the emergency brake without the spring, so the button is hanging up to something inside the handle. Henry D'Amato
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 128
Likes: 29
From: Bloomfield Township Michigan
It's not hanging up on something- it's pushed onto the rod that holds it in. Using screwdrivers to pry it off will only damage the chromed plastic tip. Only by somehow grabbing it and pulling it straight out is the only way with the handle in the car. I have no idea if this would work as I have never done this. I drove the button out by removing the whole plastic handle in a way that forced the button off the rod. Not for the faint of heart or the inexperienced.
Jeff
Jeff
Cruising
Joined: Oct 2022
Posts: 14
Likes: 3
From: Weedsport, New York
Thanks Jeff for your wisdom. I am going on vacation for a couple of weeks. I will try duct taping the button and carefully use a vise grip to pull the button straight out. I will try it when I come back from vacation. I will let you know how it works out. Do you have any spare buttons? Stay Safe, Henry
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2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2023
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
Dusky,
I have a box full of these springs and would be happy to send you one. PM me your address and I will get one to you. I used to restore these handles and still have a collection of parts. When you get it, raise the handle as far as it will go (lessens the pressure on the spring) and just use a dab of JB Weld inside the button. Put a piece of tape across the button to be sure it stays put.
I have a box full of these springs and would be happy to send you one. PM me your address and I will get one to you. I used to restore these handles and still have a collection of parts. When you get it, raise the handle as far as it will go (lessens the pressure on the spring) and just use a dab of JB Weld inside the button. Put a piece of tape across the button to be sure it stays put.
I will take you up on this offer for my 73'. I am looking for a spring and button. New here and can't figure out how to DM you directly, would you mind sending me one?
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 128
Likes: 29
From: Bloomfield Township Michigan
Drew73,
I am out of town with family and won't be able to help until after Carlisle. If you click on my name a pop up will give the opportunity to send a private message. Send me your address and when I get back I can arrange to send you what you need.
Jeff
I am out of town with family and won't be able to help until after Carlisle. If you click on my name a pop up will give the opportunity to send a private message. Send me your address and when I get back I can arrange to send you what you need.
Jeff
Heel & Toe
Joined: May 2015
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Parking brake button
i sent you a pm about a button for my 79 parking brake. Any chance you have one.
2nd Gear
Joined: Aug 2023
Posts: 2
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Jeffstuarts, I still don't have the ability to send you a private message, maybe because I am so new? I added you as a contact, hopefully that works, apologies again.
1st Gear
Joined: Oct 2023
Posts: 1
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Dusky,
I have a box full of these springs and would be happy to send you one. PM me your address and I will get one to you. I used to restore these handles and still have a collection of parts. When you get it, raise the handle as far as it will go (lessens the pressure on the spring) and just use a dab of JB Weld inside the button. Put a piece of tape across the button to be sure it stays put.
I have a box full of these springs and would be happy to send you one. PM me your address and I will get one to you. I used to restore these handles and still have a collection of parts. When you get it, raise the handle as far as it will go (lessens the pressure on the spring) and just use a dab of JB Weld inside the button. Put a piece of tape across the button to be sure it stays put.
Any insight would be appreciated.
Also, could you describe exactly where to put the JB weld so as to not interfere with the button operation?
Roy68
1st Gear
Joined: May 2024
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Nelson Selcer
35573 CO-14
Walden,CO. 80480
2nd Gear
Joined: Jun 2021
Posts: 2
Likes: 0
From: Plano, TX
'68 e-brake handle spring needed
Dusky,
I have a box full of these springs and would be happy to send you one. PM me your address and I will get one to you. I used to restore these handles and still have a collection of parts. When you get it, raise the handle as far as it will go (lessens the pressure on the spring) and just use a dab of JB Weld inside the button. Put a piece of tape across the button to be sure it stays put.
I have a box full of these springs and would be happy to send you one. PM me your address and I will get one to you. I used to restore these handles and still have a collection of parts. When you get it, raise the handle as far as it will go (lessens the pressure on the spring) and just use a dab of JB Weld inside the button. Put a piece of tape across the button to be sure it stays put.