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Old Oct 31st, 09, 5:15 PM
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Default 68 Parking brake release handle removal?
I've got a new one, took the push nut off the release rod and can't get the old handle off. Are there any tricks to remove this? I thought they just threaded on, but apparently not.

For a 68.
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Old Oct 31st, 09, 5:19 PM
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If you're talking about the plastic "T" handle, Yes it screws on. You may have to pull and turn at the same time. I just put one on my Chevelle a few weeks ago.
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Old Oct 31st, 09, 5:26 PM
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Default Re: 68 Parking brake release handle removal?
Yep, that's the one. Man, that thing is a bugger!

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Old Oct 31st, 09, 5:36 PM
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Did you forget your Wheaties today
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Old Nov 3rd, 09, 11:16 PM
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Default Re: 68 Parking brake release handle removal?
How about a little heat? Not like a flame or anything but maybe some hot water to help loosen it?
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Old Nov 3rd, 09, 11:47 PM
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It spun easily, I pulled on it too and it just kept spinning. I will try the heat idea as it has been pretty chilly in the garage lately. After that its getting broken off.
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Old Nov 4th, 09, 12:30 AM
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Time for a BFH!
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Old Nov 4th, 09, 1:25 AM
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Time for a BFH!
I have an excellent selection of those!
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Old Nov 4th, 09, 9:44 AM
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Default Re: 68 Parking brake release handle removal?
Just keep pulling and turning, the worst that can happen is you strip the threads in the plastic handle which will be replaced anyway.
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Old Nov 4th, 09, 12:46 PM
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At this point, I'd just bust it up with vise grips, or put a C-clamp on it, and squeeze until it cracks off. You can't hurt the threaded rod. The plastic will come apart before any damage to the rod.
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