[DeTomaso] hand brake ???

[Dave McManus]

Mine went wonky Sunday afternoon. Took about thirty minutes to release.
Seems ok, I'll be careful not to over extend. In fact, I think I will stop
using it.

Indy (lucky dog) Dave

-----Original Message-----
From: MikeLDrew at aol.com [mailto:MikeLDrew at aol.com] 
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 12:14 PM
To: pantera007 at sbcglobal.net; detomaso at realbig.com
Subject: Re: [DeTomaso] hand brake ???


In a message dated 7/23/07 9:46:09 AM, pantera007 at sbcglobal.net writes:


> 
> A friend with a couple of "Late Model" Panteras needs to replace his hand
> brake lever.
> (The ratchet + tooth part seems broken)
> 

>>>I seriously doubt it.

If one over-extends the mechanism, something inside goes all wonky and it 
won't ratchet anymore.   But it's not broken.   It just needs to be taken
apart 
and put back right.   It's actually a common failure mode with this type of 
system; my silver Scirocco is so-afflicted after a particularly exuburant
yank 
that I gave a few weeks ago.

Typically, the button will pop out an extra 1/4 inch or so when things go 
wrong like that.

In answer to your question, yes, I believe the handle is the same as those 
fitted on the early cars.   But have him investigate fixing his handle 
(resetting it, basically) before replacing it.

Mike


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