Removal:
(1) Disconnect and isolate the battery negative
cable.
(2) Reach under the driver side outboard end of
the instrument panel to access and unsnap the plastic
retainer clip that secures the park brake release
linkage rod to the lever on the back side of the park
brake release handle.
(3) Disengage the park brake release linkage rod
end from the lever on the back of the park brake
release handle.
(4) Using a trim stick or another suitable wide
flat-bladed tool, gently pry one of the park brake
handle hinge tabs away from its pivot pin on the
instrument panel (Fig. 54).
(5) While prying the park brake release handle
hinge tab with one hand, use the other hand to pull
the handle firmly down and away from the pivot pin.
(6) Remove the park brake release handle from the
instrument panel.
Installation:
(1) Position the park brake release handle to the
instrument panel.
(2) Engage one of the park brake release handle
hinge tabs with one of the pivot pins on the instrument
panel.
(3) Align the second park brake release handle
hinge tab hinge over the second pivot pin on the
instrument panel.
(4) Press firmly on the park brake release handle
over the second hinge tab until it snaps over the second
pivot pin on the instrument panel.
(5) Reach under the driver side outboard end of
the instrument panel to access and engage the park
brake release linkage rod end from the lever on the
back of the park brake release handle.
(6) Snap the plastic retainer clip that secures the
park brake release linkage rod to the lever on the
back side of the park brake release handle over the
linkage rod.
(7) Reconnect the battery negative cable.
You would have to find a tube or something to release the handle and ratchet.
The release handle is right above the parking brake pedal underneath the dashboard on left side.
you have to replace the handle, there about 15 dollars. Also, you can use a pair of pliers to hold on to the brake wire, if enough is sticking out from the release position.
That's what I am asking you. How do you replace a parking brake handle on an S-10 1996 Chevy Blazer?
On the newer vehicles, you push the parking brake down to release the parking brake. Older vehicles have a release handle on the lower left side of the dashboard.
If it doesn't have a release handle, you step down on the parking brake pedal one more time to release it.
On most cars with a foot pedal parking brake, there is a handle usually just above it that you pull to release the brake.
yes it is very easy
It releases automatically when you shift out of park. If you have to do it manually under the parking brake is a silver handle that releases it.
You have to replace the parking brake handle assembly.
Remove the cover of the parking break handle. On the back (opposite the button you push to release) there is a little nut to tighten and loosen.
Dealer, salvage yard, etc.