stepdown hand brake rebuild

dougson
dougson Senior Contributor
edited November -1 in HUDSON
I have the hand brake apparatus out of the car and have freed it up but the ratcheting mechanism does not seem to be working right, it doesn't hold against tension. I read in the mech. manual that the springs in the mechanism can wear out. Has anyone repaired one of these or do I need to find a working unit? Thnaks.

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  • Uncle Josh
    Uncle Josh Senior Contributor
    I made mine from a coat hanger. Work great.
  • have aP ile of these NOS AT 4.00 EA, BILL ALBRIGHTS VINTAGE COACH
  • dougson wrote:
    I have the hand brake apparatus out of the car and have freed it up but the ratcheting mechanism does not seem to be working right, it doesn't hold against tension. I read in the mech. manual that the springs in the mechanism can wear out. Has anyone repaired one of these or do I need to find a working unit? Thnaks.



    That's asking a lot for coat hangers Bill
    I get mine for free at the cleaners
  • Don't know why it posted with that quote:D
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