How does the handbrake handle/grip come off??

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How does the handbrake handle/grip come off??

by MadOnVaux! » Mon Aug 16, 2010 3:06 pm

I've bought one of the Richbrook leather handbrake handles cheap to replace my standard plastic one, as it was peeling, i tried to file it down but it's just gash now.

I wanted a Momo handle to match my gearknob, or a 'Sparco Drift' handle, but i'm not spending £50!

I just dont know how the standard handles come off...my first idea would be to cut it off with a hacksaw, but if there is an easier way can someone tell me please :)

Thanks
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Re: How does the handbrake handle/grip come off??

by RobbieV » Mon Aug 16, 2010 3:10 pm

Place a cloth under the handle and use a hacksaw, or use a pair of molegrips and try and twist it off. either way they are on pretty tight.
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Re: How does the handbrake handle/grip come off??

by MadOnVaux! » Mon Aug 16, 2010 4:07 pm

RobbieV wrote:Place a cloth under the handle and use a hacksaw, or use a pair of molegrips and try and twist it off. either way they are on pretty tight.


Cheers Robbie....well its not going back on again so no bother if it gets trashed :)
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Re: How does the handbrake handle/grip come off??

by Calibra_Mike » Mon Aug 16, 2010 5:22 pm

hacksaw then...
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Re: How does the handbrake handle/grip come off??

by Allys Cally » Mon Aug 16, 2010 8:36 pm

knew it had to be something :lol:
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Re: How does the handbrake handle/grip come off??

by MadOnVaux! » Sun Aug 22, 2010 3:37 pm

Done this today...got the old handle off....drilled it and split it off...

But what a ballache fitting the new handle....right PITA, wish i'd got a new standard one now!
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