Handbrake pivot bolt
#1 Handbrake pivot bolt
I have a problem taking apart the handbrake mechanism on my 1962 E type.
I have seen some with a hex headed pivot bolt, a thread and split pin hole.
I have seem these fastened with a castle nut, but mine is completely different, and I can find nothing to reference it.
The bolt has a round head, and the other side seems to have no nut or thread that is visible, and no split pin or nut of any kind.
I have tried screwing/unscrewing, tapping and just about every other motion you can think of to no avail. It simply will not move in and out more than 1mm.
There must be some sort of pin or thread I cannot see, but as I said, I have tried rotary motion to no avail.
Any suggestions would be welcome.
I have seen some with a hex headed pivot bolt, a thread and split pin hole.
I have seem these fastened with a castle nut, but mine is completely different, and I can find nothing to reference it.
The bolt has a round head, and the other side seems to have no nut or thread that is visible, and no split pin or nut of any kind.
I have tried screwing/unscrewing, tapping and just about every other motion you can think of to no avail. It simply will not move in and out more than 1mm.
There must be some sort of pin or thread I cannot see, but as I said, I have tried rotary motion to no avail.
Any suggestions would be welcome.
Jonathan K
1969 S2 OTS
1969 S2 OTS
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#2 Re: Handbrake pivot bolt
Hi Wilder
My car is a late 63, and it had the threaded pivot and castle nut setup.
However, looking at the parts book, there were a few variations so I’m guessing yours would be kept in place with a circlip of some description. In the CMC Restoration Book, they show this:
You can see the round head like yours and a groove at the other end for, presumably, the ‘e’ clip.
Could it be that the clip is still in place on yours?
My car is a late 63, and it had the threaded pivot and castle nut setup.
However, looking at the parts book, there were a few variations so I’m guessing yours would be kept in place with a circlip of some description. In the CMC Restoration Book, they show this:
You can see the round head like yours and a groove at the other end for, presumably, the ‘e’ clip.
Could it be that the clip is still in place on yours?
Richard
Previous owner and restorer of a S1 3.8 FHC Opalescent Golden Sand with Tan Trim 889504 (now sold and headed for Athens)
Previous owner and restorer of a S1 3.8 FHC Opalescent Golden Sand with Tan Trim 889504 (now sold and headed for Athens)
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#3 Re: Handbrake pivot bolt
Hi Richard yes that is the set up I have, and I have removed the circlip...I will have a good look now I have your picture of the parts and see if I can fathom it from that thank you for posting that it is most helpful
Jonathan K
1969 S2 OTS
1969 S2 OTS
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#4 Re: Handbrake pivot bolt
Hi
I have exactly the same pivot from my ‘62 OTS
I have recently rebuilt it
You have removed the circlip correctly
Apply some penetrating oil
The pivot pin should knock out using a drift/hammer OR
You could try a press OR a bench vice with the help of some socket heads of various sizes.
Trust me, it will shift
I replated and chromed the bits and rebuilt it
Be aware that the thickness of the chrome playing may make it hard to get the circlip back in place ...mention this to your chromer
I have exactly the same pivot from my ‘62 OTS
I have recently rebuilt it
You have removed the circlip correctly
Apply some penetrating oil
The pivot pin should knock out using a drift/hammer OR
You could try a press OR a bench vice with the help of some socket heads of various sizes.
Trust me, it will shift
I replated and chromed the bits and rebuilt it
Be aware that the thickness of the chrome playing may make it hard to get the circlip back in place ...mention this to your chromer
Robbie 1962 3.8 Coupe OSG 1962 OTS ODG
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#5 Re: Handbrake pivot bolt
Check you can see the groove for the circlip first. If you can’t, someone might have riveted the end of pin over.
Angus 67 FHC 1E33656
61 OTS 875047
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#6 Re: Handbrake pivot bolt
Thanks Robbie, thats great news.. I have a friend over the road with a 15 ton press...I will nip and see him...
Last edited by Wilder on Tue Dec 04, 2018 5:33 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Jonathan K
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#7 Re: Handbrake pivot bolt
Yes there does not appear to be anything obstructing it. tx.
Jonathan K
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#8 Re: Handbrake pivot bolt
Hi, just to add I have an early 3.8 FHC handbrake, shown unrestored below, alongside a later, restored 4.2 FHC version. The 3.8 one doesn't have a threaded bolt and appears to be peened over. At some point in the last 50 years plus it might of had a circlip but I cant see a groove.
The last picture shows what the 4.2 pivot bolt looks like out of the mechanism.
Hope this helps
Regards
Pat
The last picture shows what the 4.2 pivot bolt looks like out of the mechanism.
Hope this helps
Regards
Pat
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#9 Re: Handbrake pivot bolt
File off the peened over portion until it is flush with the lever. Then press it out. It will be much easier that way.
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Stuart
If you can't make it work, make it complicated!
'62 FHC - Nearing completion
'69 Daimler 420 Sovereign
'78 Land Rover Series 3 109
If you can't make it work, make it complicated!
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