How do I remove e-brake boot without destroying it? '72 Bee

[rrb6699]

I need to fix my e-brake button. the boot over it was tucked into my new carpet and it looks like I'll have to remove the drivers seat to have some working room.

but I don't see how the boot slips off and don't want to rip it or anything. is it supposed to slip up the stick or does it come off another way?

just a minor issue, but, the boot is still original eqpt.

thx,

[Jim Ed]

I need to fix my e-brake button. the boot over it was tucked into my new carpet and it looks like I'll have to remove the drivers seat to have some working room.

but I don't see how the boot slips off and don't want to rip it or anything. is it supposed to slip up the stick or does it come off another way?

just a minor issue, but, the boot is still original eqpt.

thx,

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BNVrTcK6uNU

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=twXTICbCX_s

[rrb6699]

those are great vids but they skip over removing or replacing the boot.

[Piledriver]

It slips up the "stick"

Getting it pulled up over the parking brake adjustment bits without ripping can be a bit of a challenge, a hot day helps make the rubber easier to work.

A wipe of the shaft with cooking oil or similar can ease sliding it off.
Don't use a typical spray lube with petroleum oils, although from memory the factory rubber was pretty good.

[rrb6699]

fixed it. it was pretty easy as most things are when you do it once. I also saved the boot and have much more brake pedal as well. the brake pads are fairly new.

rr