E Brake overhaul Options

[frostyf]

Attempting to remove my ebrake handle to try and overhaul it. I've had a search in the garage and tried the pelican site but haven't found a decent thread on the subject. Does anyone know a thread with some photos on how to take the handle off and strip it?

Thanks,
Nick

[bbrock]

The PMB video only covers the calipers, but not the handle. For the most part, it is pretty self-explanatory. Disconnect the cable and unbolt the handle from the chassis, then unscrew the button and it will pretty much come apart. The remove the handle grip without destroying it, boil it first. I learned that one too late. If you want to full disassemble, there is a rivet pin that is peened on end that you'll need to grind off and remove. Download a copy of the parts catalog from Porsche Classic, if you don't aready have it, and use it as a guide for how the parts go together. All of the parts are still available from Porsche and surprisingly reasonably priced. If you have to replace the grip, the new Porsche part is a matte finish that isn't like the original. I kind of like it, but if you want to match the smooth, shiny grip, buy the URO reproduction.

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