Walnut handbrake surround

ragitty · 23rd November 2007, 12:41

Hi just wondered if any-one can help, I have just purchased from ebay a walnut surround for the handbrake, it arrived today so I would like to fit it.

How is this done, I know that the plastic surround is pulled away then you take the rubber gromet away to free the leather cover. but how does the old handbrake surround come off???

I do not want to tap it with a hammer in case this is wrong. if any-one can advise it would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks Lee

CDTi · 23rd November 2007, 12:46

The original plastic one should just pull off with a bit of pressure.

It is probably best to remove the gaitor altogether by unclipping the plastic surround from the centre console. The pull off the handbrake cover.

When the whole lot is off it is easier to uncouple the original and replace it with your shiny wooden one

baxlin · 23rd November 2007, 12:48

As CDTi said, no need for tools, I had to twist mine off, but it's only stuck on IIRC

Tom Collins · 23rd November 2007, 13:07

Just grab it and pull it.

ragitty · 23rd November 2007, 13:14

Thank you Guys, took onboard your information and walla, looks fantastic drinks are on Collit

Tom Collins · 23rd November 2007, 13:26

Eh, what, steady on. Last time I bought a round England still had a half decent football team.

Actually Lee, I do owe you. You got the round in at the meet. Ta

Had to buy my own sausage sandwich though.

ragitty · 23rd November 2007, 14:30

Quote:

Originally Posted by collit

Eh, what, steady on. Last time I bought a round England still had a half decent football team.

Actually Lee, I do owe you. You got the round in at the meet. Ta

Had to buy my own sausage sandwich though.

Yes I am sorry about that Tom but In addition to purchasing my handbrake grip I have purchased from SMC the walnut gear knob and need all my pennies for when I purchase my walnut steering wheel

Tom Collins · 23rd November 2007, 14:35

You will need a lot of pennies I'm afraid.
Maybe we should organise a whip round.

trebor · 23rd November 2007, 15:03

Does anyone know if the wooden handbrake covers are available in other shades as i have a facelift and it is not Walnut ?

JohnDotCom · 23rd November 2007, 15:04

I never saw a Light Oak finish available for our cars I'm afraid.

23rd November 2007, 12:41	#1
ragitty I really should get out more....... Jeep Cherokee Orvis Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 2,666 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Walnut handbrake surround Hi just wondered if any-one can help, I have just purchased from ebay a walnut surround for the handbrake, it arrived today so I would like to fit it. How is this done, I know that the plastic surround is pulled away then you take the rubber gromet away to free the leather cover. but how does the old handbrake surround come off??? I do not want to tap it with a hammer in case this is wrong. if any-one can advise it would be greatly appreciated. Thanks Lee __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Dance like no-ones watching

23rd November 2007, 12:46	#2
CDTi This is my second home No longer in the MGR club Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tipperary Posts: 3,933 Thanks: 35 Thanked 51 Times in 35 Posts	The original plastic one should just pull off with a bit of pressure. It is probably best to remove the gaitor altogether by unclipping the plastic surround from the centre console. The pull off the handbrake cover. When the whole lot is off it is easier to uncouple the original and replace it with your shiny wooden one __________________ 'Tis better to be silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt.

23rd November 2007, 13:07	#4
Tom Collins Posted a thing or two Mondeo 2.0 cdti Ghia Auto Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,731 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Just grab it and pull it. __________________ In vino veritas [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Does Magna Carta mean nothing to you? Did she die in vain?

23rd November 2007, 13:14	#5
ragitty I really should get out more....... Jeep Cherokee Orvis Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 2,666 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Thank you Guys, took onboard your information and walla, looks fantastic drinks are on Collit __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC]Dance like no-ones watching

23rd November 2007, 13:26	#6
Tom Collins Posted a thing or two Mondeo 2.0 cdti Ghia Auto Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,731 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Eh, what, steady on. Last time I bought a round England still had a half decent football team. Actually Lee, I do owe you. You got the round in at the meet. Ta Had to buy my own sausage sandwich though. __________________ In vino veritas [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Does Magna Carta mean nothing to you? Did she die in vain?

23rd November 2007, 12:48	#3
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	As CDTi said, no need for tools, I had to twist mine off, but it's only stuck on IIRC

23rd November 2007, 14:35	#8
Tom Collins Posted a thing or two Mondeo 2.0 cdti Ghia Auto Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Leicester Posts: 1,731 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	You will need a lot of pennies I'm afraid. Maybe we should organise a whip round. __________________ In vino veritas [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] Does Magna Carta mean nothing to you? Did she die in vain?

23rd November 2007, 15:03	#9
trebor This is my second home Rover 75 CDTi Connoisseur SE & MG ZT Saloon 190 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Coven Posts: 12,528 Thanks: 526 Thanked 1,877 Times in 885 Posts	Does anyone know if the wooden handbrake covers are available in other shades as i have a facelift and it is not Walnut ? __________________ www.midlandsnanomeets.co.uk Robs Car Gallery Coven near Wolverhampton WV9 2000 Cowley Built Rover 75 2.0 V6 Club SE/ Atlantic Blue/ Sandstone/Walnut (daily driver) 2003 Land Rover Freelander 1 TD4 HSE Helsinki Blue/Black Leather (swmbo daily driver)

23rd November 2007, 15:04	#10
JohnDotCom * Rover 75 FaceLift Tourer CDTi 170BHP Auto ConnSE 2005 Model Starlight Silver Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Abergele Posts: 28,735 Thanks: 0 Thanked 6 Times in 5 Posts	I never saw a Light Oak finish available for our cars I'm afraid.