There is a release lever located at the top of the pedal arm.
The problem may be that the vacuum hose or the canister it attaches to is bad.
John
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Sent: Friday, October 31, 2003 9:12
PM
Subject: Re: IML: brake release and Elec.
ignition questions
I don't know for sure about '77, but if the brake release is
vacuum controlled, it probably has a separate release lever hidden under the
dash.
Paul
In a message dated 10/31/2003 1:25:44 PM Eastern
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> Hello Everyone, > Sorry for the re-posting, but I
was dropped from the list on Wednesday just after I posted a question to the
group, our main SERVER here crashed and consequently I never saw any of the
mail or replies from the Club. I'm sorry to have to re-post this, and having
to ask those of you who offered advice, if you wouldn't mind sending the
mailing-list another quick note to answer my '77 NYB brake release
question: > my '77 NYB 440 seems to be having a case of sticky emergency
auto-brake release, it eventually pops up, but sometimes I have to go back and
fourth between Park and Drive 4 or 5 times before it will release..........
has anyone else experienced this, or does anyone know an easy-fix ???? >
I finally got the roof on my house sealed, and I fixed the leaky skylight, so
now I can work on my cars again, before the COLD COLD weather and RAIN
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for all those learners (like myself) who have a million questions and not ENUF
answers: I would like to take the points out of an older engine (brand X) and
install HEI or electronic ignition so I don't have to deal with replacing
points anymore (way in the back of the engine behind the CARB )......What bits
and pieces do I need to buy besides a new distributor to complete the
installation ??? > THANKS to everyone for reading this....... THIS IS A
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