Handbrake gaiter replacement

baxlin · 31st July 2008, 09:21

Also, on mine, I couldn't re-use the rubber band that Rover use to hold the gaiter to the handbrake handle, as I'd fitted a Freelander handle, and there wasn't the groove. Well there might have been, but I'd cut it off as the handle was too long. So I used the thinnest cable tie I could find in my workshop, and this has held it fine for a couple of years now.

just take your time doing the gluing, as IIRC, it's a bit fiddly, particularly around the front, unfortunatelty where it's most visible.

HTH

malcolm

BTW, Eamonn, I've added the Chrome Trim Christopher suggested for the door switches, around the hazard/doorlock switch surround, to match the gear lever gaiter base. (After I'd taken the avatar pic, obviously......)

31st July 2008, 09:21	#7
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	Also, on mine, I couldn't re-use the rubber band that Rover use to hold the gaiter to the handbrake handle, as I'd fitted a Freelander handle, and there wasn't the groove. Well there might have been, but I'd cut it off as the handle was too long. So I used the thinnest cable tie I could find in my workshop, and this has held it fine for a couple of years now. just take your time doing the gluing, as IIRC, it's a bit fiddly, particularly around the front, unfortunatelty where it's most visible. HTH malcolm BTW, Eamonn, I've added the Chrome Trim Christopher suggested for the door switches, around the hazard/doorlock switch surround, to match the gear lever gaiter base. (After I'd taken the avatar pic, obviously......) __________________ Only my opinion, obviously, so please don’t shoot me if it doesn’t match yours! Last edited by baxlin; 31st July 2008 at 09:25..