How do I fix my emergency brake on my 1973 VW beetle?

I think the cabel is good but I can't it it to engage.How do I fix my emergency brake on my 1973 VW beetle?pull the back wheel drums off the car. together or one at a time. have some one sit in the car and pull the lever. Don't pull it too far or you will pull the rubber out of the wheel cyclinder. You want to pull it just a bit to see if the cable is connected. If the cable is broken, you will have to run a new cable. fun job.How do I fix my emergency brake on my 1973 VW beetle?get a chevyHow do I fix my emergency brake on my 1973 VW beetle?pull up the rubber boot around the hand brake. you'll see 2 nuts on each side of the cables. the top 10 mm nut is a locking nut, loosen it and turn the bottom nut cw, to the right, approx 6 turns. do the same on the on the other side, tighten locking nuts.