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8453johng 08-03-2021 06:28 PM

1980 pace car emergency brake release handle detail ?
 
can some one please provide a picture of how the emergency brake release handle mounts

I have the new handle but I can not see how it mounts driving me crazy

Looked all over the internet for a detail none to be found

Looked in the manual not detail

As always Thanks in advance

Aus78Formula 08-04-2021 01:08 AM

Send me a PM.
Edit: Actually, I already sent you one manual and you had the other that these pics came from. Same with the wiring.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...438b00fd_b.jpgPark Brake setup 76_81 F body by Aus78Formula, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...d2136efe_b.jpgE brake pedal removal by Aus78Formula, on Flickr

8453johng 08-06-2021 11:23 AM

Thanks for all the help
 
I have seen the detail shown in the previous post and I an grateful for the help.

My question is does some one have a photo of how it installs

the mechanism has a round hole to insert the handle to mount with a clip to hold it in place the problem is the hole is to small to mount the handle through

The wire that moves when you pull the lever is about 7 inches away from the release mechanism on the brake assembly

sorry for my lack of not clearly explaining

that is why i think the photo will show how it installs

THANKS

Aus78Formula 08-06-2021 10:47 PM

Ignore the hole, it is unused on Firebird and just sits below the dash looking awkward. That's for the fixed handles with a rod like earlier years and Camaro. They also have a different mounting point with lever and hole for a rod instead of a cable.

Camaro style with rod.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...9bc0b0c9_b.jpgPark brake mechanism Camaro by Aus78Formula, on Flickr

The handle assembly simply mounts through the dash, retainer clip to secure.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...98a43dfb_z.jpgFirebird park brake release handle cable (2) by Aus78Formula, on Flickr

Then the very end of the cable locks between the two prongs that pull on the release mechanism, pull that up and then press the nylon bush into place between the two fingers above the unused front hole.

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...91ed3c9a_b.jpgFirebird park brake release handle cable (3) by Aus78Formula, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...c8494640_c.jpgNOS park brake mechanism 2_LI by Aus78Formula, on Flickr

https://live.staticflickr.com/65535/...2850b12d_b.jpgLHD kick panel park brake mech carpet guard by Aus78Formula, on Flickr

8453johng 08-10-2021 09:34 PM

THANKS
 
Got the handle installed could not have done it without the photo

AS ALWAYS thanks again

Aus78Formula 08-10-2021 10:06 PM

great to hear, thanks


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