E-brake bolt rusted through sheet metal

Hi,

The handle on my e-brake became loose. I opened the console and it
looks like the bolt in front of handle that holds it to the floor came
right through the sheet metal. Is there a way to get to the underside
of the floor so I can put in a large washer or something to hold down
the bolt? Any other options?

Thanks
Ron

2000 GT 'vert

"unix" wrote in message

> Hi,
>
> The handle on my e-brake became loose. I opened the console and it
> looks like the bolt in front of handle that holds it to the floor
> came
> right through the sheet metal. Is there a way to get to the
> underside
> of the floor so I can put in a large washer or something to hold
> down
> the bolt? Any other options?
>
> Thanks
> Ron
>
> 2000 GT 'vert

I've had to do exactly that. My e-brake was feeling a little soft, the
problem was just a you said , the floor sheet metal deteriorating at
the attachment point. Grab a sturdy SS washer and bolt for this, it's
awkward and easier with 2 people, but you can just reach around the
drive shaft to position the washer and bolt. The second person would
be nice, to get the nut started, topside.

--
John C.
'03 Cobra Convt.
'00 Cobra R