Floopy hand brake issues

[Guest]

Any one come up with a longer pin so a pair of washers can be welded to the pivot plates to make new brearing surfaces and negate the slotted wear in the old frames.

I seem to remember seeing something about this some where, but a quick look in search didn't bring anything up.

[peteinjp]

Couldn't you just shave down the sides of the tube on the handle itself and add washers to teh inside of the brackets?- Or better yet enlarge the holes in the bracket and have a step down washer machined that will be welded in (or used as a bushing) increasing the bearing surface.

[auggiemize]

Paul Cain has a nice little upgrade kit; bought one for the 02, and one for the coupe. Anyone have his info handy?, sorry mines at the office. Will post tomorrow if nobody comes up with it.

[Armond]

I would appreciate this info as well. I also have that hand brake issue. My thought was to replace the entire handle.

[cj]

Steve K might also appreciate this info on the Paul Cain upgrade.

Cris

[auggiemize]

It's sleepy time in the east, I'll try to post info in the morning. Dave V. in NC

[auggiemize]

Email address that I have for Paul Cain is pjcain(at)earthlink(dot)net . Kit comes with photo directions. Price was reasonable and design simple. Can't remember exact price, $20-30, I think. Let me know if email doesn't work, and I'll dig a little deeper in the files.He's in Newport Beach.

Dave V. in NC

[Armond]

Dave,

Thanks for the follow up. Unfortunately, the e-mail came back. Can you try to get a hold of him? Thanks

[auggiemize]

I sent a note to his ebay store (bmwparts) and explained all of the above. That earthlink email is all that I have, and his active ebay store site. You may want to go there and contact him directly. As a by the way, everything that I have bought from him has been top drawer.

Update: I went to the E9 coupe site, and went to his website www.38csi.com (worth the trip) and the email address is still pjcain@earthlink.net

[Armond]

Thanks again for the follow up. I'll try to e-mail him once more.

[Guest]

Hi guys,

The kit is still available. It is a combination of thrust bearings and precision washers that clamp the two mounting ears together, with the bearings on either side of the Ebrake arm. Kit is $29.00 + $4 for USPS priority shipping. Comes with installation instructions. Thanks!

[Armond]

Is the kit year specific. My car is a 73Tii. How do I proceed in ordering. Thanks

[visionaut]

Paul,

I'd like to order an EBrake kit too. Please provide instructions on how to place an order.

Thanks in advance!

[auggiemize]

Howdy, guys. Since I guess I stirred the kettle of fish...; If Paul didn't get back to you individuallly; here is what he sent me when I ordered:

"paypal to my email address, or cashiers check to:

Paul Cain

2012 Beryl Lane

Newport Beach, CA 92660 "

[Armond]

Dave,what is your email addy?