The bushing is missing for my park brake release rod. Of course, the spring comes through the hole when I release the brake and I push the rod back in manually.

I had a few ideas to make it function well enough quick and dirty.


You guys have any ideas or know where a proper bushing can be bought?


Thanks in advance! Oh yeah, I tried the search function first and it was a fail.

MegaParts has them.You will need to remove the release rod to install.

I did see it on Mega Parts. It looks like it comes with a rubber grommet and 2 springs. Is the rubber grommet right for 69? For some reason I thought the part was made of plastic or nylon. Not that I am an originality snob. I'm not. The car is a driver.


If it is a common rubber grommet I may just be able to pick one up locally.

The grommet is available separately.The part# is 199-DR056.You might be able to find something that works locally,I never tried to.

I searched through the local hardware store. If I recall, I found some sort of cord strain relief that I drilled out the inside to fit the rod. It looked different than the stock part, but its not something people notice, so I didn't care.

I just use an old firewall insulation nail.
Cut the head off leaving a slight shoulder that fits on the hole of the bracket.
Is it perfect > No. but it works perfectly and no one will ever see it anyway

Thank you guys for all the great ideas. It is well appreciated. Charge70, thank you for the part number.

You guys never fail. Thank you again.

I "might" take a look at megaparts, but for now I just cut a notch in a washer, slipped it over the rod (behind bracket) & held it in place with a glob of "dog turd" 2-part epoxy putty.

I found bushings that are "close" and work. I'll take a photo and post later.

Thank you!

I went with a flat washer. I snipped it and spread it then pushed the spring back, slipped the washer on and took a pliers and flattened the washer. Worked like a charm. Can always count on the guys on Moparts to share great knowledge and ideas. Thank you.