E-brake bolt rusted through sheet metal

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15 years ago

Thu, Oct 23, 2008 5:56 PM

Hi,

The handle on my e-brake became loose. I opened the console and it looks like the bolt in front of handle that holds it to the floor came right through the sheet metal. Is there a way to get to the underside of the floor so I can put in a large washer or something to hold down the bolt? Any other options?

Thanks Ron

2000 GT 'vert

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15 years ago

Sat, Oct 25, 2008 2:27 PM

I've had to do exactly that. My e-brake was feeling a little soft, the problem was just a you said , the floor sheet metal deteriorating at the attachment point. Grab a sturdy SS washer and bolt for this, it's awkward and easier with 2 people, but you can just reach around the drive shaft to position the washer and bolt. The second person would be nice, to get the nut started, topside.

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15 years ago

Mon, Oct 27, 2008 4:27 PM

Thanks! I got the new bolt in but can't put back the console. (I barely got it off by bending it around the e-brake handle, but now can't even get close to getting the handle back in the console slot. Is there a trick of making the handle face upward by disconnecting the cable from the brakes?).