1965 Parking Brake Handle

[Dave Marshall]

When turning the parking brake handle to the right to release the brake, should
the handle only turn 90 degrees and stop? Mine turns a full 360 degrees. It seem it should have a stop but I don't recall there being anything from a few years ago when I dismantled it. Thanks for your help.

Dave Marshall

[Don H.]

Re: 1965 Parking Brake Handle

Mine turns 360 - could not say for sure this is correct. Don H.

[Eugene B.]

Re: 1965 Parking Brake Handle

Dave and Don,
Definately not correct. The handle will rotate approximately 90 degrees clockwise when released. I believe that you are missing a pin assembly with an approx. 1/2 by 1/2 inch head. This pin assembly is pressed into a hole in the rod. The square head acts as an actuator for the parking brake light switch. Hope this helps.

Good luck,
Gene

[Mark S. Lovejoy]

Re: 1965 Parking Brake Handle

The handle should not turn 360 degrees, just 90.

There should be a pin at the lower part of the shaft that stops it from spinning 360 and also turns off the E-Brake light on the dash.

If your handle spins, the light should be on all the time, assuming all is well with the electrics.

Mark
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[Dave Marshall]

Re: 1965 Parking Brake Handle

I appreciate your help. I think I see the pin you are talking about in LI Corvette Supply's catalog. That makes more sense to me. Thanks a bunch to all.

Dave Marshall

[Eugene B.]

Re: 1965 Parking Brake Handle

Dave,
You are on the right track. In the LIC catalog #23, you are looking for item number 07B (Handle stop pin). Glad we've helped you a little.

Best regards,
Gene

[Dave Marshall]

Re: 1965 Parking Brake Handle

Gene and All,

I've been helped numerous times from many members. There's a lot of good, hard-to-find information amongst the group. I really need a lot of help and appreciate it very much. Thanks again.

Dave Marshall