Parking brake ratcheting mechanism stripped. Alternatives?
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Parking brake ratcheting mechanism stripped. Alternatives?
As the title suggests. This is an 86 Trans Am.... I have the Delco Morain iron rear disc calipers. Has anyone retrofit an aftermarket handle or is there a fix for this that doesn't involve used parts? Looks like the teeth on the ratcheting pawl have stripped off and there's enough side to side play in the riveted affair that it's probably due to half engagement of the teeth over the years. I've got a Quarter Stick so a parking brake to match would be great.
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Re: Parking brake ratcheting mechanism stripped. Alternatives?
I think Lokar makes parking brake handles/mechanisms. I do know that I've seen aftermarket ones. Although they are likely billet ($$).
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Re: Parking brake ratcheting mechanism stripped. Alternatives?
Just an off the wall thought.
If the parking brake from a 3rd gen still works with a 4th gen center console, perhaps the parking brake out of a 4th gen will work with your 3rd gen console.
If the parking brake from a 3rd gen still works with a 4th gen center console, perhaps the parking brake out of a 4th gen will work with your 3rd gen console.