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A. Quaman

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Dec 12, 2002, 3:08:45 PM12/12/02
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Mr. Neophyte here. Probably a stupid question, but I just acquired a nice
wooden brake handle with zilch instructions. Do I yank the original rubber
version out with brute force (if I can find a brute) or is there a more
elegant way?

Thanks

Anthony


A. Quaman

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Dec 12, 2002, 3:15:57 PM12/12/02
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Sorry - should have been more specific - car year is 1996.


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brenda ragan

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Dec 12, 2002, 4:07:47 PM12/12/02
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I have replaced my brake handle with a chrome unit from MGW - and brute
force is the term. Use a slight twisting motion as you pull to the front of
the car. There is a rubbery glue like substance holding it in place. It
will come off. Good luck. BTW - my Miata is a 2001 - only guessing they
all attach the same way.

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rcn

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Dec 12, 2002, 8:33:58 PM12/12/02
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I also have a 96 and bought the wood-look handle. Yup, just twist and pull,
pull and twist, and above all, don't bang your elbow against the dashboard
when it finally comes off. (Seeing as I'm 5-8 and 140, I did have to go
find a "brute" to accomplish this.)


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jchase

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Dec 13, 2002, 1:05:06 PM12/13/02
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rcn wrote:
> I also have a 96 and bought the wood-look handle. Yup, just twist
> and pull, pull and twist, and above all, don't bang your elbow
> against the dashboard when it finally comes off. (Seeing as I'm 5-8
> and 140, I did have to go find a "brute" to accomplish this.)
>

Same on my '99- the original handle seemed to be press-fit and secured
with a tiny bit of glue; once "broken" loose it came off with great
patience and much twisting. The stalk of the lever is just a perfectly
round steel tube. The wood handle (I think from Moss) slid on very
nicely, and has remained motionless and snug for 3 years.

A. Quaman

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Dec 16, 2002, 6:34:53 PM12/16/02
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Thanks for the tips - with the added leverage of a large pliers, I finally
got the sucker off. I assume the same advice will not apply to replacing the
steering wheel ;-)

Anthony


Leon van Dommelen

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Dec 16, 2002, 7:00:40 PM12/16/02
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"A. Quaman" <h2of...@earthlink.nospam.net> wrote:

I believe there are instructions on miata.net. In addition, get
a steering wheel puller (I got mine at Autozone). I used brute
force once and destroyed my $$$ clock-spring. (Wire got caught.)

Leon

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