David EilersFebruary 26, 2017

It's the Little Things

No updates tonight other than this one.

We made it to Seattle a couple days ago. I made some more progress blasting some smaller parts yesterday. In order to blast the t-handle parking brake, I had to disassemble it. The last thing to remove was a screw/pin so I could remove the brake lever from its housing. I didn't know whether to unscrew or press out the screw/pin, but as I examined iI felt pretty sure it should press out. Still, I thought it best to text a friend: Chris McKay. He said he thought it was pressed out, too. So, I set out to remove the pin.

Here is what the brake looks like assembled.

Here's the top of the pin:

This shows the back side. I had to line up the hole in the housing with the back of the pin:

I grabbed a small socket to catch the pin and an object that could press through the hole:

Here's the setup within the vice:

Success! Pin removed:

Disassembled:

And then blasted:

14 Comments

Joe in MesaFebruary 26, 2017 at 3:30 PM
Dave, are you using media or sand? and 7th pic Jumble: DRAWN, ENTICE, and HICCUP! ...who has ADD?
Doug DuncanFebruary 26, 2017 at 3:43 PM
I don't know about the rest of you, but I really like these little photo how-to items. Thanks, Dave.
David EilersFebruary 26, 2017 at 6:08 PM
Joe, I'm using coal slag. http://www.ruralking.com/medium-blasting-abrasive-50lb.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&scid=scplp276680002+&sc_intid=276680002+&gclid=Cj0KEQiAlsrFBRCAxcCB54XElLEBEiQA_ei0DJX0HctVMUpIYL4lsUxgkpbfZrsprzZaOjw-93Wxn4saArJD8P8HAQ Those words made me laugh. I thought you were making fun of one of my sentences :-) Doug, I'm hoping to do a variety of these as I rebuild Rusty. Sometimes I get so into what i'm doing that I forget to take photos :-)
Joe in MesaFebruary 26, 2017 at 6:14 PM
OMG, OF COURSE you're using "SLAG" :-D
David EilersFebruary 26, 2017 at 6:37 PM
Right?!? lol
DaveFebruary 26, 2017 at 9:13 PM
I always wondered how these things came apart. Thanks Dave. Very much.
billFebruary 26, 2017 at 9:17 PM
Where do I find one of those mirror brackets. Someone should reproduce them
David EilersFebruary 27, 2017 at 1:58 AM
Bill: Chris McKay may have one. Dave: I was curious, too :-)
dos0711February 6, 2019 at 7:05 PM
Thanks! Good information here!
MorganFebruary 20, 2020 at 6:39 PM
I need a brake handle just like the one pictured does anyone know where I could find one ?
David EilersFebruary 20, 2020 at 11:38 PM
Morgan, That's a good question. I just checked several online stores, but didn't see anyone with one in stock. Some dealers might not list the part, but might have a used version of one. I'd check with the following dealers and ask for a CJ-3B/DJ-3A T-Handle Parking Brake: Barney: https://www.facebook.com/Barneys-Jeep-Parts-LLC-400754110054441/ Walcks: https://walcks4wd.com Midwest Willys: http://www.midwestwillys.com - Dave
MorganFebruary 24, 2020 at 2:10 AM
Thank you sir
Matthew FroehlichOctober 7, 2023 at 6:36 PM
I am needing a cable. Anyone know where to get one?
1. David EilersOctober 7, 2023 at 9:03 PM
  If you are looking for a T-handle cable, this one should work: https://thejeepsterman.com/products/emergency-hand-brake-cable-63-5-8-1955-1971-cj-3b-cj-6-cj-6-906750?variant=43243739250925&currency=USD&utm_medium=product_sync&utm_source=google&utm_content=sag_organic&utm_campaign=sag_organic&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI5JmY8evkgQMV0M3CBB1PZAw0EAQYAyABEgIcCPD_BwE