removal of emergency brake from interior

Z287T1 · 08-13-2008, 08:07:57 PM

I have a rusted up factory ebrake system I want to replace. What is the best way to get these out?? I read the thread on how to remove from the rear end but I am wondering how to remove it from the actual pedal?? The assembly manual is vague as well. Thanks in advance for any tips or advice.

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67lemanster · 08-13-2008, 08:20:14 PM

there is one or 2 bolts inside the cab that hold the brake lever to the side of the kickpanel and also 2 in the engine bay that are a pain to get too. as you are looking at your master cylinder they are to the right of it. 2 9/16" nuts that are verticle.

look at number 19 those are the 2 in the engine bay that are right of the master and booster

Marks71BB · 08-13-2008, 10:35:14 PM

^^ like Tommy said two nuts accessed from the engine compartment (pita!!) and a bolt and a nut on a stud #16^) behind the kick panel.

I have the one out of my 71 all cleaned and painted up with automotive paint, even a new pedal pad and chrome trim on it. $40 + shipping. I'll get pics if yer interested, shoot me a pm.
Mark

Z287T1 · 08-13-2008, 11:34:28 PM

Thank you both. The pedal assembly on mine is in great shape, its the actual emergency brake cable, sorry thinking and not typing what i meant. Anyway I would like to remove the cables only as it is rusted under the car and will not operate.

Thanks again for any suggestions or tricks on this one.

Marks71BB · 08-13-2008, 11:45:07 PM

Once ya get it free underneath you should have enough slack to get it out of the ratchet mechanism. There is a clip that holds the cable housing to the mechanism (#13) and another where the cable goes through the floorboard.