Post #1
What's the best way to remove the sleeve on the handbrake lever without damaging it? As I need to remove the centre console. ________________________________________
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 cornish_pug
Regular  Location: Marazion Registered: 18 Dec 2009 Posts: 368 Status: Offline |
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 Posted 5th Jun 2011 at 18:42
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thugpuggin
Seasoned Pro  Location: Bristol Registered: 10 Apr 2004 Posts: 26,784 Status: Offline |
Post #2
Twist and yank normally, although you can remove the centre console and strecth it round in situ.________________________________________ Black X Reg PIII.VGTi 6 A4212 pt 1 A4212 pt 2 Searching the streets of Bristol for 1.36p/day.Joint Kent Leader |
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Posted 5th Jun 2011 at 18:44
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cornish_pug
Regular Location: Marazion Registered: 18 Dec 2009 Posts: 368 Status: Offline |
Post #3
thugpuggin wrote: Twist and yank normally, although you can remove the centre console and strecth it round in situ. Tried both of these, centre console just digs into the sleeve  ________________________________________ Team Diesel |
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Posted 5th Jun 2011 at 22:46
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MCH_GTi6
formerly mch  Location: Hayle Registered: 09 Sep 2005 Posts: 2,456 Status: Offline |
Post #4
simongti6 wrote: thugpuggin wrote: Twist and yank normally, although you can remove the centre console and strecth it round in situ. Tried both of these, centre console just digs into the sleeve just man the f*ck up  ________________________________________ Team Moonstone� Ph3 GTI6Team Rallye |
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Posted 5th Jun 2011 at 22:51
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cwspellowe
Seasoned Pro  Location: Calderbank Registered: 19 Jul 2009 Posts: 6,496 Status: Offline |
Post #5
I manned the f*ck up and scored two grooves in the handbrake cover with the plastic  ________________________________________ Bye bye Sundance Kid |
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Posted 6th Jun 2011 at 19:23
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dangti6
aka JKshooter  Location: Taunton, Somerset Registered: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 10,308 Status: Offline |
Post #6
cwspellowe wrote: I manned the f*ck up and scored two grooves in the handbrake cover with the plastic Push outwards with your fingers either side when sliding it over. ________________________________________  |
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Posted 6th Jun 2011 at 19:35
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musclebeach
Seasoned Pro  Location: Yorkshire Registered: 13 Aug 2006 Posts: 7,763 Status: Offline |
Post #7
dangti6 wrote: cwspellowe wrote: I manned the f*ck up and scored two grooves in the handbrake cover with the plastic Push outwards with your fingers either side when sliding it over. That sounds a bit rude  ________________________________________ VW Golf GT TDI 115, 100k nooooooooooooooooooooo! |
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Posted 7th Jun 2011 at 05:25
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c_j_m
Seasoned Pro  Location: Andover Registered: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 1,917 Status: Offline |
Post #8
Use a heat gun or hair dryer to warm it then pull it off. |
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Posted 7th Jun 2011 at 05:26
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cornish_pug
Regular Location: Marazion Registered: 18 Dec 2009 Posts: 368 Status: Offline |
Post #9
c_j_m wrote: Use a heat gun or hair dryer to warm it then pull it off. I'll try that  ________________________________________ Team Diesel |
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Posted 7th Jun 2011 at 13:48
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dangti6
aka JKshooter Location: Taunton, Somerset Registered: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 10,308 Status: Offline |
Post #10
By warming it up, you will have to bond it on again.To save the hassle, wrap some masking tape round the sleeve and slide it over that to prevent damaging it. ________________________________________ |
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Posted 7th Jun 2011 at 16:30
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c_j_m
Seasoned Pro Location: Andover Registered: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 1,917 Status: Offline |
Post #11
No glue on these, just a push fit. |
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Posted 8th Jun 2011 at 06:43
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dangti6
aka JKshooter Location: Taunton, Somerset Registered: 15 Jun 2006 Posts: 10,308 Status: Offline |
Post #12
From experience, once removed like that, they are never as tight when they go back________________________________________ |
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Posted 8th Jun 2011 at 19:39
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thugpuggin
Seasoned Pro Location: Bristol Registered: 10 Apr 2004 Posts: 26,784 Status: Offline |
Post #13
 Experience!! Sorry forgot you're a breaker now so how many actually go back....P.S I've 3 silver topped handbrakes for sale which aren't scratched to f*ck. WIN ________________________________________ Black X Reg PIII.VGTi 6 A4212 pt 1 A4212 pt 2 Searching the streets of Bristol for 1.36p/day.Joint Kent Leader |
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Posted 9th Jun 2011 at 02:45
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chiefy
Regular  Location: Orpington Registered: 02 Dec 2009 Posts: 116 Status: Offline |
Post #14
I know you don't want to damage it but when I did mine I got the nail remover end of a hammer onto the underside of it and yanked at it like it was going out of fashion. Once it started to move I gave it the old twist and yank as thugpuggin says and it eventually slid off.I managed not to damage mine even with severely losing my patience with it and contemplating cutting the bloody thing off, but obviously I can't guarantee it wont happen to yours. |
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Posted 9th Jun 2011 at 03:32
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rikky
Pikey Location: cheshire Registered: 28 Feb 2004 Posts: 26,797 Status: Offline |
Post #15
 at all these f*cking suggestionsjust rip it upwards as you twist it back and forth and it comes off in no time. try not to put your hand through the dashboard though ________________________________________ 306 rallye reproduction decals (full sets/individual decals) | 306 b-pillar textured vinyl weatherstrips306 slam panel esso stickers | 306 yellow / orange / pension fund red side door badges gti6 inlet manifold badges | 306 rear boot badges (p2/p3) winner of Extraction of toys from prams with outstanding vigour award 2009 [source: gti6 owners club] |
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Posted 10th Jun 2011 at 17:41
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