E - break

[Dorf55]

I have a 1955 Ford Fairlane and would like to remove the T handle on my E break.
Can it be removed ? if so how ?

Thanks

[Daves55Sedan]

There must be a pin that holds it on, but the ones I have had, you couldn't see it, as if they hammered the base of the Tee around it so it blended in. If you could detect it's location, you might be able to drill out the pin. But hey, why go to all the trouble. If you want to remove the old paint and put on a new enamel finish, just tape up the shaft and cover it with newspaper leaving only the Tee to paint black. It will look like it came straight from the factory.

[Dorf55]

Thanks, but I'm finishing up a custom and would like to paint a custom color, do you know how much of a job it is to remove the whole e-break shaft ? what would the process be ?

[KULTULZ]

... do you know how much of a job it is to remove the whole e-break shaft ? what would the process be ?

You're modifying a car and don't have the correct year WORKSHOP MANUAL?

It would save you a lot of time and aggravation.

[Dorf55]

Kultulz

Thanks for your IMO !!!!!!!

[KULTULZ]

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The ratchet assy is not that difficult to remove, but you need a WSM to CYA ...

[paul2748]

It's not rocket science to remove the emergency/parking brake. Just follow the assembly and remove all the fasteners that hold it in place. Take pictures before removing if you want some reference to use to replace

[Dorf55]

I would like to thank everyone for the input, I just wanted info on the E-break t handle, but no one had that info, for further info I have a 1955 Ford shop manual, but not sure how that relates to building a custom, I'm also not a rocket scientists, just trying to get input from fellow car people on their experiences, I thought that's what this site was about, but that must be in another galaxie far far away.

IMO

[GLAmes]

Looking at a '54 handle, which might be constructed the same. It has a pin on the bottom. It looks solid, not like a roll pin. I'm guessing it needs to be drilled out because it is recessed a little. Nothing to grab on to.

[Daves55Sedan]

In my 11/10 response, I assumed that you already had the e-brake handle/shaft removed and in your hand. It wasn't meant for the handle to be removed from the shaft, since one would then need an exact replacement for the pin that was drilled out. To my knowledge, there is none offered by any of the repro parts suppliers.
Also, it is unknown of that is a tapered pin (in which you'd have a lot of trouble getting it out). I suspect it IS a tapered pin.
And it doesn't matter what color you want to paint the handle. Just prepare the handle for a new finish and mask off the shaft prior to spraying. It ain't rocket science.

[KULTULZ]

Originally Posted by Dorf55

Kultulz

... !!! YOH !?!

Thanks for your IMO !!!!!!!

You are quite welcome (IMO of course) ...

[KULTULZ]

If there is a visible pin retaining the handle, drill it out. It can be replaced with a roll-pin.

[Dorf55]

Thanks for the help, I did get the handle removed, was a solid pin ( wont ever attempt that again).
I found a handle that is attached to the shaft on e-bay, sent for that and will redo the handle and remove my old shaft and put in the new one.
I checked my manual it doesn't show how to remove shaft?
Thanks