Handbrake replacement

[gary_bath_jr]

Here's a crazy idea, not sure if it will work as I do not have the parts to test, however, is it possible to insert the short end of the U up ffrom the bottom of the hole and then rotate the bolt and push it up from the bottom? Of course this will only work if the hole is not threaded and you have to put a nut on it once in place.

Gary