Parking Brake Quadrant

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CatMan1

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I may need to replace this as the lever doesn’t hold in any position. I guess that’s why the car came with the accessory bungee cord…..? Has anyone replaced one of these? Do you grind off or drill out the rivets and replace with bolts/nuts? What other parts should I order? I’m new to the Model T and this is my first one.
 
If you want to do it right, grind off the rivet heads and knock them out with a drift pin. I didn't do it right, I just used grade 5 bolts. While you are at it, buy a Hand brake lever pawl and replace that too.
 
29spcoupe said:
If you want to do it right, grind off the rivet heads and knock them out with a drift pin. I didn't do it right, I just used grade 5 bolts. While you are at it, buy a Hand brake lever pawl and replace that too.
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Bolts won’t hold as well? Not sure how to replace rivets?
 
Here is what it looks like. It appears to be bolted on. Replaced earlier? Doesn't look like a hard project. Might be easier working on my 'T' than my 'A'.QUADRANT.0.jpg
 

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Rivets are generally removed with either a drill or a grinder to get the shank to a point they can be driven out with a punch. I have a rivet squeezer and the normal pneumatic rivet hammer & sets to install them. A rivet stays more solid than a bolt because it is expanded into the hole during installation. This makes for a nice tight trouble free fit. Bolts are generally a bit loose in the hole and have to be retorqued if they come loose.
 
I have repaired these by taking a triangular file such as a saw file and filing the teeth a little deeper. you can also refile the pawl. Or, some guys cut a piece of wood and fit it in the slot where the lever goes forward.
 
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