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Old 02-10-2016, 06:39 PM   #1
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Removing 72 E-Brake handle...

Is there a trick to this? Or is this a cut off operation?
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Old 02-10-2016, 07:13 PM   #2
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Re: Removing 72 E-Brake handle...

There's 2 nuts on firewall (engine side) and 1 nut under dash. I think you need to remove a number of dash bolts in order to be able to flex the dash enough to get the assembly out because it still has the studs.
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Old 02-10-2016, 11:01 PM   #3
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Re: Removing 72 E-Brake handle...

Don't need to remove bolts it should be able to shift sideways enough to remove it.
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I had a devil of a time taking mine out, I took out the three bolts on the drivers side of the dash and that gave me ample room to flex it out.
Going back in was almost as difficult.
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Old 02-11-2016, 11:32 AM   #5
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Re: Removing 72 E-Brake handle...

The handle is barb fit on the rod. Mine broke trying to remove it. Bought a replacement.
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Old 02-11-2016, 11:37 AM   #6
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I believe he was referring to removal of the pedal assembly, and I'm pretty sure the black plastic "T-handle"(that says brake release) is threaded.
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Old 02-11-2016, 12:00 PM   #7
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Re: Removing 72 E-Brake handle...

I should have been more clear....was really asking about the black release handle, not the pedal assembly.
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Old 02-11-2016, 12:02 PM   #8
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Re: Removing 72 E-Brake handle...

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I should have been more clear....was really asking about the black release handle, not the pedal assembly.
Just unscrew it, the release rod is threaded.
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Old 02-11-2016, 12:20 PM   #9
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Re: Removing 72 E-Brake handle...

Thanks. Im guessing the PO must have glued it on as it was maybe lose? Thing will not budge. I will consult with mr. dremel.
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Thanks. Im guessing the PO must have glued it on as it was maybe lose? Thing will not budge. I will consult with mr. dremel.
He should be able to take care of it.
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