Early folding hand-brake lever..., How does this work??? |
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Early folding hand-brake lever..., How does this work??? |
Rick_Eberle |
Jul 27 2006, 06:06 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 390 Joined: 14-January 04 From: Geelong, Australia Member No.: 1,558 |
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. |
JPB |
Jul 27 2006, 07:30 PM
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The Crimson Rocket smiles in your general direction. Group: Members Posts: 2,927 Joined: 12-November 05 From: Tapmahamock, Va. Member No.: 5,107 |
Yesser, all it does is disengage the ratchet. Its not realy high tech but works. If it does not cooperate, then you can bend it to do its duty if it has had to many miles as you might see a wear spot on the end I think on the inside of the bend. To install it correctly, you have to hold the whole deal in your hand before installing it, slip the rod and the ratchet together so the ratchet locks on the gears. If you push the button and it releases, then it is assembled correctly. Then you carefully slip the handel on the pin/bushing, bolt on the car and voila! Now you have the joy of intalling the CABLES!!!
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