Replace Emergency Brake Handle

geordie · Mar 30, 2009

Another simple cosmetic job......right...........
I removed the pin from the old handle and pulled the handle off.
Unwrapped the new NPD handle and held it up to rod.
Pin hole on the new handle is not in the same location as the old handle.
Otherwise handle looks the same.
Old handle was horizontal when installed, new handle is pointing down at 8 o'clock location.
Am i missing something here?
What location is the handle supposed to be in?

jcode68 · Mar 30, 2009

The handle should be horizontal. Maybe you can drill the hole in the right location, or ship it back... Hate it when that happens.

geordie · Mar 30, 2009

I bought this handle from NPD. Does anyone know of another vendor who sells the correctly drilled handle.

Rusty67 · Mar 30, 2009

Talk to the guys at CPRstreetmachines.com if you want to get a really slick billit one. I bought one from them, top quality part.

geordie · Mar 30, 2009

No billet thanks, just a repro part that fits, made by this guy preferably.

Rusty67 · Mar 30, 2009

I'd call NPD and ask them to cross ship you a new one.

phutch11 · Mar 30, 2009

Try mustangs unlimited I just put the repo handle this weekend and it worked perfect.

Good luck...

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geordie · Mar 30, 2009

phutch11 said:
Try mustangs unlimited I just put the repo handle this weekend and it worked perfect.

Good luck...

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Thanks a lot. I'm going to let NPD know about the defective part I got and see where I go from there. Nice to know I have a lead on a good part.
Cheers.

geordie · Mar 31, 2009

NPD are sending me a replacement handle. Let's hope that it's not from the same batch as the previous one.

Calponycarsmike · Apr 1, 2009

Where is the pin located I want to check and make sure ours are right.

tx65coupe · Apr 2, 2009

That sucks.

Does anyone know where to get a repop handle that has the metal inside like the original one did? I have broken mine 3 times over the last several years.

bcollie67 · Apr 2, 2009

geordie said:
I bought this handle from NPD. Does anyone know of another vendor who sells the correctly drilled handle.

I got one from CJponyparts and it fit perfect.

Rusty67 · Apr 2, 2009

tx65coupe said:
That sucks.

Does anyone know where to get a repop handle that has the metal inside like the original one did? I have broken mine 3 times over the last several years.

Rusty67 said:
Talk to the guys at CPRstreetmachines.com if you want to get a really slick billit one. I bought one from them, top quality part.

I'll suguest the billit one again. Its a top quality part and it wont break on you.

geordie · Apr 3, 2009

I don't believe it !!!!!!!!!!!!
I reported my defective handle to NPD and they sent me a replacement, free of charge.
You've guessed it, it's identical to the defective one, same box.
Marvelous.............

Do these billet handles look like the originals, black, or are they shiny billet pieces?

I'm going to post a picture of the defective handle and ask if someone could do a sanity check for me on pin location.

geordie · Apr 3, 2009

Sanity Check

Can someone do a sanity check for me on brake handle pin location for a 65 Coupe.
My original pin was approximately in the 5 - 6 o'clock position. My NPD repro part pin location is in the 9 o'clock location. See attached image.

Please someone, confirm the correct pin location on your car, before I complain to NPD again. Thanks.

Rusty67 · Apr 3, 2009

The one I got is anodized black. Very nice piece. I'll take a pic of it this weekend.

Calponycarsmike · Apr 3, 2009

The repo we make puts it on at the 3 o'clock position.

geordie · Apr 3, 2009

I'm having a senior moment.
The repro pin hole is in the 3 o'clock position.
It still doesn't jive with my original where the pin was in the approx 6 o'clock position.

BarnStang · Apr 3, 2009

3 o'clock is correct. SOmeting is up with your E brake shaft. You could drill the repop handle, or drill your E brake shaft for the correct orientation.

Rusty67 · Apr 5, 2009

Here is a link to the pictures I took:
parking brake handle pictures by 300zeex - Photobucket

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