Handbrake

Aruffell · 31 Dec 2006 at 00:06

Hi guys, i tried fitting a richbrook handbrake handle but didn't research into it first. I took a saw to the original handbrake handle so that's fubar'd now. I've now noticed that with the richbrook handle, the button itself doesn't go in, and am told that is how it is, as it just sits over the original button of the handbrake? Is this true? I have now ripped the richbrook handle back off so i am exposing the bare handbrake and button, just like this picture below -

When i press the button is, the button gets stuck pressed in, and i have to lift the handbrake up and then pull the button out, when i want the handbrake to hold.

Sometimes now, the handbrake gets stuck when going back down and catches on the mechanism, which i haven't fiddled with.

Is this the spring?
Does it need a new button?
Does it need a whole new handbrake?

New handbrake is only £25, so maybe this would be the best bet?

I'm not overly keen on the standard lupo handbrake, is there any better handbrakes that i can get for the lupo? That dont need to go up as far, i've seen some cars where the handbrake is fully up, but is only a few inches from the off position.

Thanks,

Andy

[TW]Fox · 31 Dec 2006 at 00:11

Aruffell said:
I'm not overly keen on the standard lupo handbrake, is there any better handbrakes that i can get for the lupo?

Are you joking? What do you want, a performance handbrake system?

You can't just buy a new handbrake, mostly becuase there isnt any point. Best you can do is maybe get it adjusted?

paradigm · 31 Dec 2006 at 00:15

You might want to get a gear knob whilst your at it

Why do people put on tacky rubbish on their gear/brake levers :confused:

Burned_Alive · 31 Dec 2006 at 00:16

I can sympathise, i changed the stock plastic lump on my 106 for a richbrook item and it was a right pain in the arse. Took A LOT of fiddling (and sawing) to get it right and now its on i dont think ill ever be gutsy enough to take it off for fear of never getting it back on! (Looks good though)

If the rickbrook item isnt compatible, id just buy a new stock one.

Memphis · 31 Dec 2006 at 00:21

paradigm said:
Why do people put on tacky rubbish on their gear/brake levers

Because they want to make themselves think they are driving something other than a Lupo.

Pointless, but then nothing the OP does surprises me anymore.

Housey · 31 Dec 2006 at 00:23

[TW]Fox said:
Are you joking? What do you want, a performance handbrake system?

Because they add 50BHP and allow you to corner like Colin McRae, do you know nothing :rolleyes:

Burned_Alive · 31 Dec 2006 at 00:25

Memphis said:
Because they want to make themselves think they are driving something other than a Lupo.

Thats a pretty deluded viewpoint, when i did mine i just wanted something a bit better looking than a thin weedy stick of rubber. Not to make it something its not. Absolutely no harm in small subtle changes.

paradigm · 31 Dec 2006 at 00:27

Burned_Alive said:
Absolutely no harm in small subtle changes.

Except for in this case, yes?

Burned_Alive · 31 Dec 2006 at 00:28

paradigm said:
Except for in this case, yes?

Well, providing you research them first

Rich · 31 Dec 2006 at 00:28

Looks like you had similar expertise with the Gear knob.

Scottland · 31 Dec 2006 at 00:30

Leave it as it is, less weight

Housey · 31 Dec 2006 at 00:31

I live by the adage that things involving spanners and screwdrivers are best left to someone else. If it can’t be solved with a hit from a hammer then call a man!

Rich · 31 Dec 2006 at 00:37

This would be my advice.

When you are heading to the car, and in your toolkit you have a pair of scissors, 8 green tie wraps and an Alan Key, its time to forget about it

Housey · 31 Dec 2006 at 00:39

Rich said:
This would be my advice.

When you are heading to the car, and in your toolkit you have a pair of scissors, 8 green tie wraps and an Alan Key, its time to forget about it

I hate people with all the good kit showing off

Rich · 31 Dec 2006 at 00:40

Thats usually my tool kit too to be honest. Add some Gaffer tape and some blutack and the jobs a goodun

russ9898 · 31 Dec 2006 at 01:18

Cant see the point in a lot of 3rd party bolt on tat that people use tbh

Personally I prefer to upgrade using bits from higher models of the car. e.g. my Clio 1.2 im going to buy a leather gear knob from a Clio sport, not only does it look better its comfier to lol

[TW]Fox · 31 Dec 2006 at 01:19

russ9898 said:
Personally I prefer to upgrade using bits from higher models of the car. e.g. my Clio 1.2 im going to buy a leather gear knob from a Clio sport, not only does it look better its comfier to lol

And it'll fit perfectly. Absolute best way to do it, IMO.

russ9898 · 31 Dec 2006 at 01:23

Exactly, no messing around trying to get it it fit, sawing bits of here n there.

Just makes a budget car a little bit nicer to be in lol

MuvverRussia · 31 Dec 2006 at 11:06

Just adjust the handbrake to make it come up less. On most cars its only 1/2 bolts to shift (a lock nut then another one to wind the cable up a bit). Takes 5 minutes tops.

Mr_White · 31 Dec 2006 at 13:15

Roflsocks.

Always guranteed a laugh with an Aruffell thread.