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> Early folding hand-brake lever..., How does this work???
Rick_Eberle
post Jul 27 2006, 06:06 PM
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OK, my hand brake has always worked by friction, and the ratchet has only ever engaged once (on the freeway, stuck in traffic, embarassing). I need to get it working right to pass the Roadworthy inspection when I finally register the 914.

So, how does the early lever work to engage the ratchet? Should there be a spring in there? (other than the sping on the push rod)

Has anyone got a photo of the parts? PET doesn't really show it too clearly.

Thanks.
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post Jul 27 2006, 07:07 PM
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7-10, item 3. I wouldn't waste more than about 1 second trying to kluge a repair, considering the part used to be under 10 bucks. If it's available, buy one. The Cap'n
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Rick_Eberle   Early folding hand-brake lever...   Jul 27 2006, 06:06 PM
Cap'n Krusty   The pushbutton has a rod with a flat curved piece ...   Jul 27 2006, 06:18 PM
tat2dphreak   ... OR just get a late handle and convert...   Jul 27 2006, 06:38 PM
lapuwali   Cap'n, can you point out which part you're...   Jul 27 2006, 06:50 PM
Cap'n Krusty   7-10, item 3. I wouldn't waste more than abou...   Jul 27 2006, 07:07 PM
JPB   MIne is a 71 and just has the push rod straight to...   Jul 27 2006, 07:08 PM
Rick_Eberle   So the push rod should move the ratchet in AND out...   Jul 27 2006, 07:19 PM
JPB   Yesser, all it does is disengage the ratchet. Its...   Jul 27 2006, 07:30 PM
lapuwali   Well, I'm definitely not missing the push rod ...   Jul 27 2006, 07:49 PM
Rick_Eberle   OK, when the button is pressed, the pushrod (yell...   Jul 27 2006, 08:52 PM
lapuwali   Rick, that's exactly how mine is. I'm com...   Jul 27 2006, 09:50 PM
McMark   Perhaps the pawl is supposed to be free enough to ...   Jul 27 2006, 10:58 PM
lapuwali   Mine flops around very loosely. Gravity doesn...   Jul 27 2006, 11:33 PM
banksyinoz   hi rick glenn here have you ever taken notice of t...   Jul 28 2006, 02:59 AM
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