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Author:  gearhead [ Mon Jul 08, 2024 10:22 pm ]
Post subject:  Easy removal of Ebrake handle solution
Hi guys:

For thirty years I have been annoyed by my broken emergency brake lever. I have cut my head more than I can count on the sharp metal where the plastic broke away.

I've tried removing the roll pin various times over the years with no success. I have a machine shop and could've made something, but never got around to it...now the car is torn down and I want to finally fix this issue. I started looking online at roll pin removal presses and came across a motorcycle chain breaker at Harbor Freight that looked like it might work or be easily modified so that it would.

So I bought one for I think $14.95 or less. It worked perfect with no modification. The factory roll pin is 3/16"(.1875") and the press is .157" pin press.

Anyway, if any of you have ever wanted an easy way to remove the roll pin, here is a $15 example.

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Thanks

Gearhead

AKA Karl
Author:  Dart270 [ Tue Jul 09, 2024 3:14 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Easy removal of Ebrake handle solution
Nice idea and thanks for sharing, Karl.

Lou
Author:  Rick Covalt [ Tue Jul 09, 2024 3:26 am ]
Post subject:  Re: Easy removal of Ebrake handle solution
Now we just need someone to make us a nice heavy aluminum handle to replace the plastic with! :D :D
Author:  slantfin [ Fri Jul 31, 2026 12:01 pm ]
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Now we just need someone to make us a nice heavy aluminum handle to replace the plastic with! :D :D
I found that the T-handle from a Hurst shifter fits perfectly on the e-brake shaft, and the hole for the pin even lines up.
It's beefy enough to give a hard pull. My reproduction plastic handle broke the first time I used it.
Now if I can just get my emergency brake to grab, I can get a darn sticker for the ragtop. The shoes are new, so I think they need to get bedded in to the rear drums.
Author:  Greg Ondayko [ Fri Jul 31, 2026 2:51 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Easy removal of Ebrake handle solution
I just use a punch or a roll pin punch with the handle pulled out in the Brake position. Always worked well for me.

Nice alternative solution!

Greg
Author:  SlantSixDan [ Sat Aug 01, 2026 1:32 pm ]
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Now we just need someone to make us a nice heavy aluminum handle to replace the plastic with!
Er-rruhhhh…the inside of an A-body is body-hostile enough in a crash as it is. Knee hits stock plastic handle = banged-up knee, sore for awhile. Knee hits heavy aluminum handle = shattered kneecap. Much more pain and disability.
Author:  Rick Covalt [ Sat Aug 01, 2026 1:41 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Easy removal of Ebrake handle solution
Now I guess you want me to make a break away aluminum handle! :D Me thinks you worry to much :D :D Or I could just wear knee pads! :D
Author:  SlantSixDan [ Sat Aug 01, 2026 3:29 pm ]
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Me thinks you worry to much
It's just that professionally I spend a lot of time looking at crash data.
Author:  Rick Covalt [ Sat Aug 01, 2026 5:57 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: Easy removal of Ebrake handle solution
I understand Dan, And appreciate your wisdom. But the honest truth is that if we really placed a high priority on safety we would all be driving cars that are at least 40 years newer. I'm pretty sure the airbag in my 65 Valiant has been disabled by a previous owner. :D :D
Author:  SlantSixDan [ Sun Aug 02, 2026 1:51 pm ]
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That's it exactly. I got a carpstorm when I tried to be extra super polite about that in re a guy who got on the board some years ago asking for advice about using a '63 Valiant as a daily driver to cart his young child around.
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