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Upgading to later E-brake?

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Old 04-13-2006, 09:04 PM
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I've been considering upgrading to the hand brake handle from a later car. I've heard that they don't break as much. Is this true? My hand brake isn't staying up because i guess I pulled it too hard. Fixed it once before.

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I didnt know they were any different?
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Early cars have a metal bar and later cars have a bigger metal bar that is covered in leather.
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I've changed ALL my early cars in my sig. to the "later" handles. I like 'em better. JUST remember, if you get a later handle, also get the switch mount for it. THEY, are different. You'll need it in order to get the switch to work properly due to the curvature change.
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I did this upgrade in January. It's the perfect time to get the parking brake adjusted the right way.

One thing: The bracket should have a slight u-shape when mounted. It took me two hours to figure that out, since the plunger switch on the bracket I received was mounted upside down and it wouldn't mount properly. It sounds strange to read that, but you'll understand if you decide to put it in.
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Does anyone have a brown one and a switch by any chance???
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My buddy uses a wood block as his E-brake ....



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