The e-brake lever/handle was greatly improved during the 1985 model
year. The newer style works much better for holding the vehicle on a
slope and is easier and more comfortable to operate. The newer style
bolts right into any year Vanagon. The parking brake cable adjusting nut
must be lubed and loosed up a ways first. Then the cable needs to be
adjusted/tightened after the new lever is installed. I have done this to
a bunch of 82/83/84 Vanagons and the owners love it.

Mark

Bill Marshall wrote:
>
> The boot looks great.  It brings up a question I had a while ago....
>
> My e-brake doesn't have the nice plastic handle on it.  Just plain metal.
> Did the '85 come with one originally, and if not can I retrofit a later model?
> And if so, does anyone have one for sale?
>
> Bill Marshall
> 85 GL Tiico "Pandora's Box"
> Aurora, IL