1987 Toyota Pickup E-Brake Handle Pulled Out Fix

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THE_ROOKIE87
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I just got an 1987 yota pickup with the 22R in it and the damn thing is not in too good of shape but here my prob... i was trying to get the e-brake set and the damn handle just pulled all of the way out. it didnt even turn like it says on the handle. well the knob turned but i guess no the rod connected to it... but if u could help me try and get it backin that wpuld be great... thanx
Mar 5, 2006 at 12:02 AM
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FISHERMAN
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check if the handle has a roll pin broken or its just a set-screw loose..
now use a pair of pliers, pull the handle and with the pliers turn the shaft...
Mar 6, 2006 at 6:07 AM
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THE_ROOKIE87
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thats not the prob... the handle and the shaft are now sitting in the passanger seat with nothing else attached to it.. i need to know how to get it back in (attached) so that i can pass an inspection... would it just be best to go to a junk yard and get a new (used) one?
Mar 6, 2006 at 3:05 PM
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FISHERMAN
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yes, that`s an easy fix..
you can find it there..
Mar 7, 2006 at 12:47 AM
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THE_ROOKIE87
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thank you for the help.... i went to the jnuk yard and got the assembly and installed it...... now i just have to go get it inspected... hope it passes
Mar 7, 2006 at 1:03 AM

Suggested Repair

Replace the parking brake handle assembly with a used unit from a salvage yard and install it. The handle and shaft had pulled completely free of the mechanism, so a complete assembly is the practical fix.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1987 Toyota Pickup with a 22R engine pulled the parking brake handle all the way out. The handle and shaft came completely free and were no longer attached. An expert first suggested checking a broken roll pin or loose set screw and turning the shaft with pliers, but the owner clarified the parts were fully detached. The expert recommended a used replacement from a junkyard. The owner obtained and installed the assembly and planned to have the truck inspected.

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