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E-Brake Pedal Restoration Tips? #1422052 04/19/13 01:31 PM 04/19/13 01:31 PM
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 401 California, USA filmsurgeon OP mopar
filmsurgeon OP mopar Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 401 California, USA	I am looking for advice and/or tips on restoring an E-Brake Pedal Assembly. My assembly is in excellent condition, but the previous owner painted it entirely black. I am considering doing a "mild" restoration myself. Basically making it look like how they were originally. I don't know if it's really worth all the trouble of disassembly, bead blasting, cleaning, painting and reassembly since most of the assembly (except for the pedal/arm) is hidden behind the kick panel. Has anyone done a restoration of their own assembly themselves? It does not look like a simple process of disassembly. If you did your own, did you disassemble/reassemble it, and if so how? Any tips, advice, suggestions, and especially photos are appreciated. 1st two photos are my assembly; last three photos are of other's restored pedal assemblies. Thanks.

Re: E-Brake Pedal Restoration Tips? [Re: filmsurgeon] #1422053 04/28/13 04:21 AM 04/28/13 04:21 AM
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 401 California, USA filmsurgeon OP mopar
filmsurgeon OP mopar Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 401 California, USA	Hey Guys, Just thought I'd post an update. I decided to try and do this myself. I stripped off the paint, and wire wheeled (+ dremel w/small wire wheel, and scouring pad) to remove the mild surface rust. I think it came out pretty clean. I'm just going to spray it to "look" factory. Lucky for me, I can still see the original "line" where the pedal arm was dipped in black. Unfortunately, I realized as I was working on this that there was no parking brake switch when I took the assembly out of the car (thanks previous owner). Does anyone know where I can get one, and where/how in the wiring harness is it connected? Thanks.

Re: E-Brake Pedal Restoration Tips? [Re: filmsurgeon] #1422054 04/29/13 05:51 AM 04/29/13 05:51 AM
Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 401 California, USA filmsurgeon OP mopar
filmsurgeon OP mopar Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 401 California, USA	Quote: I realized as I was working on this that there was no parking brake switch when I took the assembly out of the car (thanks previous owner). Does anyone know where I can get one, and where/how in the wiring harness is it connected? Thanks.

Re: E-Brake Pedal Restoration Tips? [Re: filmsurgeon] #1422055 04/29/13 01:30 PM 04/29/13 01:30 PM
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belv2vert66 pro stock B Joined: May 2004 Posts: 1,378 Back In Iowa	Not to hijack, but does anyone know what is needed to re rivet them after disassemby ?

Re: E-Brake Pedal Restoration Tips? [Re: filmsurgeon] #1422056 04/29/13 06:54 PM 04/29/13 06:54 PM
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filmsurgeon OP mopar Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 401 California, USA	Is there any difference between these two switches, other than what appears to be different part numbers? (Part description is above each photo). Thanks. NOS MOPAR 1970-71 E/BODY HAND BRAKE SIGNAL LAMP SWITCH NOS MOPAR PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR & DOOR JAMB LAMP SWITCH 1960 1961 1962

Re: E-Brake Pedal Restoration Tips? [Re: filmsurgeon] #1422057 04/30/13 06:39 PM 04/30/13 06:39 PM
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filmsurgeon OP mopar Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 401 California, USA	Quote: Is there any difference between these two switches, other than what appears to be different part numbers? (Part description is above each photo). Thanks. NOS MOPAR 1970-71 E/BODY HAND BRAKE SIGNAL LAMP SWITCH NOS MOPAR PARKING BRAKE INDICATOR & DOOR JAMB LAMP SWITCH 1960 1961 1962 Anyone ??

Re: E-Brake Pedal Restoration Tips? [Re: filmsurgeon] #1422058 02/01/14 04:32 AM 02/01/14 04:32 AM
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filmsurgeon OP mopar Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 401 California, USA	Well ...... I thought I'd post an update on this. Here is the "restoration" I did on my E-Brake Pedal Assembly (I use the term "restoration" lightly). I got a NOS switch (I know the nut is not correct), painted the body using Rustoleum stainless steel, masked and painted the pedal arm semi-gloss black, installed new pedal bumper, and release lever bushing, BRAKE RELEASE handle was detailed with fresh paint for the lettering, etc, etc.

Re: E-Brake Pedal Restoration Tips? [Re: filmsurgeon] #1422059 02/01/14 11:28 AM 02/01/14 11:28 AM
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FJR doc mopar F Joined: Jan 2011 Posts: 499 Brownstown, PA	I just stopped by to see how things are going with your Challenger. Sorry I can't be of much help since I'm an A body guy. Your e brake assembly looks nice. I love your drop top.....very cool! Follow my Duster 340 restoration progress on FABO http://www.forabodiesonly.com/mopar/showthread.php?t=225784 Kevin

Re: E-Brake Pedal Restoration Tips? [Re: FJR doc] #1422060 02/01/14 11:31 AM 02/01/14 11:31 AM
Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,447 It's a dry heat gtx6970 Too Many Posts
gtx6970 Too Many Posts Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,447 It's a dry heat	Only thing I would have done differently would be remove , straighten and have the release rod replated. The release rod is very visible once installed 8021240-DSC01942.JPG (1536 downloads)

Re: E-Brake Pedal Restoration Tips? [Re: gtx6970] #1422061 02/01/14 02:06 PM 02/01/14 02:06 PM
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1970mopar master Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 2,938 California	Quote: Only thing I would have done differently would be remove , straighten and have the release rod replated. The release rod needs to be straight as it travels thru the original plastic guide. (appears missing) Your rubber gromet will not last very long as the rod will tend to pull it out of the hole its in.

Re: E-Brake Pedal Restoration Tips? [Re: gtx6970] #1422062 02/01/14 06:16 PM 02/01/14 06:16 PM
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filmsurgeon OP mopar Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 401 California, USA	Quote: Only thing I would have done differently would be remove , straighten and have the release rod replated. The release rod is very visible once installed Thanks for the tip. I didn't realize mine was not correct. I really don't want to have to take out the assembly to do this, but I suppose I could try straightening the rod with it mounted in the car. Is the rod supposed to be straight (starting from the handle all the way back to where it attaches at the rear)? As you might be able to see in my photos, mine has a couple of bends in it (from the handle to where it goes through the grommet). I did spray silicon lubricant in the grommet hole, and the rod moves very smoothly through it without grabbing it. I had to replace the plastic one that was there because it was in really rough shape.

Re: E-Brake Pedal Restoration Tips? [Re: filmsurgeon] #1422063 02/01/14 07:20 PM 02/01/14 07:20 PM
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gtx6970 Too Many Posts Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 21,447 It's a dry heat	I think I have a 1970 E body park brake assy . I'll dig it out tomorrow am and snap off a picture or 2 The one I posted above is 1968-69 B body

Re: E-Brake Pedal Restoration Tips? [Re: gtx6970] #1422064 02/01/14 07:32 PM 02/01/14 07:32 PM
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filmsurgeon OP mopar Joined: Feb 2013 Posts: 401 California, USA	Quote: I think I have a 1970 E body park brake assy . I'll dig it out tomorrow am and snap off a picture or 2 The one I posted above is 1968-69 B body Thanks. I think I got the answer to my question. Here's a photo I had saved of someone else's assembly. The release rod has the same two bends that mine has. So I just need to try and straighten the portion starting from the grommet toward the back. 8021858-Barracuda_Pics-Aug28_002.jpg (1811 downloads)

Re: E-Brake Pedal Restoration Tips? [Re: filmsurgeon] #1422065 02/01/14 09:58 PM 02/01/14 09:58 PM
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5carguy top fuel 5 Joined: Jan 2006 Posts: 2,405 Lee Co. Fla.	Looks great. Where did you get the pedal bumper and release bushing? You have done a very nice job.

Re: E-Brake Pedal Restoration Tips? [Re: filmsurgeon] #3093081 11/10/22 10:13 AM 11/10/22 10:13 AM
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AZMoparboy member A Joined: Feb 2007 Posts: 30 Chandler AZ USA	Originally Posted by filmsurgeon Quote Only thing I would have done differently would be remove , straighten and have the release rod replated. The release rod is very visible once installed Thanks for the tip. I didn't realize mine was not correct. I really don't want to have to take out the assembly to do this, but I suppose I could try straightening the rod with it mounted in the car. Is the rod supposed to be straight (starting from the handle all the way back to where it attaches at the rear)? As you might be able to see in my photos, mine has a couple of bends in it (from the handle to where it goes through the grommet). I did spray silicon lubricant in the grommet hole, and the rod moves very smoothly through it without grabbing it. I had to replace the plastic one that was there because it was in really rough shape. Hi, I know this thread is a few years old but it discusses exactly what I am attempting to restore. The parking brake release rod passes through a little plastic bushing and I am not understanding how this very rigid little plastic bushing is installed into the brake assembly. I bought this nice kit with the two springs and the bushing. The small bushing is very hard plastic and with the rod out of the way I just don’t understand how it is to be installed in the bushing hole without damaging the bushing or the bushing hole. Maybe it is so simple to install, that’s why I can’t figure it out. If anyone would give me a little advice, 😊 Azmoparboy

Re: E-Brake Pedal Restoration Tips? [Re: AZMoparboy] #3093166 11/10/22 02:46 PM 11/10/22 02:46 PM
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RP's R/T's super stock Joined: Jul 2005 Posts: 764 SE Wisconsin, USA	What i have done is to remove the release rod from the lever. Grind off the pivot.... Straighten and replate the rod. Strip the parking mechanism and repaint Replace the rod, spring, guide/bushing and create a new pivot for the rod at the lever. (I used a solid rivet and placed a small weld over the end and finished it off) Attach the switch (make sure there is paint removed so it grounds correctly) Don't forget the little extension spring on the lever pawl Add the handle Switch...i feel like i saw a post where there was a GM parking brake switch that was basically the same...like from a mid-60's Pontiac/Oldsmobile??

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