Emergency brake issue

[strictlypersonl]

Very early cars used an XKE compensator, later cars used an ERA design. Very likely though, the emergency brake levers have internal parts that may need cleaning and a lube job. That requires that the levers come off the calipers. I don't remember whether that's possible without removing the calipers.
Jag emergency brack service

[bliss]

Originally Posted by strictlypersonl

Very early cars used an XKE compensator, later cars used an ERA design. Very likely though, the emergency brake levers have internal parts that may need cleaning and a lube job. That requires that the levers come off the calipers. I don't remember whether that's possible without removing the calipers.
Jag emergency brack service

I have #91 - do you sell or know where I can secure the handle part, including the chrome around the handle of the emergency brake? It really needs to be replaced.

[strictlypersonl]

You could have an XKE handle or, less likely, an ERA-made replacement. (I don't remember how long we've been making them...).

If the handle looks like this, it's one of ours:

We can supply parts or complete assemblies. It is also a bolt-in replacement for the XKE unit. - $250.

If the top of the tube is more rounded, it's an XKE. You'd have to have it re-chromed.

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by strictlypersonl

You could have an XKE handle or, less likely, an ERA-made replacement. (I don't remember how long we've been making them...).

If the handle looks like this, it's one of ours:

If the top of the tube is more rounded, it's an XKE. You'd have to have it re-chromed.

Strange Bob. He has an earlier car than mine but mine came with the Jag. Possibly his was replaced in past with an ERA?

[flaflier]

Mine is #154, and I have the jag unit too. Mine doesn't work at all, so next down time, I will be tearing the calipers apart and cleaning everything. May need a new cable though...

Jim

[bliss]

Originally Posted by flaflier

Mine is #154, and I have the jag unit too. Mine doesn't work at all, so next down time, I will be tearing the calipers apart and cleaning everything. May need a new cable though...

Jim

Hmmmm.....sorry to hear that, but at least I'm not the only one facing this issue. I'm surprised that the 'workings' of an emergency brake are so complicated.

[bliss]

Originally Posted by strictlypersonl

You could have an XKE handle or, less likely, an ERA-made replacement. (I don't remember how long we've been making them...).

If the handle looks like this, it's one of ours:

We can supply parts or complete assemblies. It is also a bolt-in replacement for the XKE unit. - $250.

If the top of the tube is more rounded, it's an XKE. You'd have to have it re-chromed.

This is a picture of my emergency brake - not a pretty sight, but a little different at the top from the one you posted - does that mean it's an XKE unit?

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by bliss

This is a picture of my emergency brake - not a pretty sight, but a little different at the top from the one you posted - does that mean it's an XKE unit?

No mine, pictured, is an E-Type. Yours looks aftermarket, like a Lokar. ERA didn't supply that.

[bliss]

Originally Posted by ERA Chas

No mine, pictured, is an E-Type. Yours looks aftermarket, like a Lokar. ERA didn't supply that.

You are probably right. More evidence - I ended up with an uninstalled, new Lokar EHB-7000F unit when I purchased the Cobra years ago. It's not anything like the one that is installed and pictured above. Now, I'm completely lost as to what course of action to take.

[ERA Chas]

Originally Posted by bliss

You are probably right. More evidence - I ended up with an uninstalled, new Lokar EHB-7000F unit when I purchased the Cobra years ago. It's not anything like the one that is installed and pictured above. Now, I'm completely lost as to what course of action to take.

Buy Bob's complete unit for $250. And adjust your caliper levers right.