DIY info #2

E24 · 03-11-2006, 09:18 PM

Have a new handle to install. Any info on how to pull out the original and replace? Point me somewhere. Thanks again.

Chesmu · 03-12-2006, 02:40 PM

oh good luck... search this topic for yerself, but my understanding is that the oem brake handle is glued on and very difficult to remove.

longtran · 03-13-2006, 05:25 PM

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Originally Posted by moocow

oh good luck... search this topic for yerself, but my understanding is that the oem brake handle is glued on and very difficult to remove.

no it is not glue. just pull it out like your shift knob.

Chesmu · 03-14-2006, 12:39 AM

really? I'll have to gove it a try.

Hey longtran...
is there anything you havent fiddled with in your car? Yerself included?

shadye90 · 03-19-2006, 06:51 PM

Yup..Longtran is right..The factory e-brake handle is super easy to remove..Just yank on it hard and it'll pull right out..I replaced mine a while ago with the ACS handle...

jjon90 · 03-23-2006, 05:44 PM

The leather cover is definitely glued to the handle! I had to take a little screw driver and pry the glued leather off the handle then give it a good jerk and off it came! When I Installed the new one (Poplar) I can see a gap because I did not glue the leather sleeve to it. Any suggestions on glue choice?

shadye90 · 03-23-2006, 05:46 PM

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Originally Posted by jjon90

The leather cover is definitely glued to the handle! I had to take a little screw driver and pry the glued leather off the handle then give it a good jerk and off it came! When I Installed the new one (Poplar) I can see a gap because I did not glue the leather sleeve to it. Any suggestions on glue choice?

I didnt see ANY glue at all when I removed mine..It just popped off with a little force..

jjon90 · 03-23-2006, 06:18 PM

If you look closely you can see the glue residue and little pieces of beige leather remnants still stuck!

jjon90 · 03-23-2006, 06:20 PM

This is the gap I have now since I didn't use adhesive. Any suggestions?

mc68386 · 03-23-2006, 11:51 PM

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Originally Posted by jjon90

This is the gap I have now since I didn't use adhesive. Any suggestions?

How about putting a couple of rubber bands that are close to the beige color on there? You really just need to cover the black then no one will ever notice.

Or if that's too ghetto, go to an arts & crafts shop & find some leather or naugahide or suede of the right color and glue a thin strip in the gap.

jjon90 · 03-24-2006, 03:55 PM

I'm really looking more on the lines of a recommendation for a good, fast drying, strong adhesive. Anyone?

shadye90 · 03-26-2006, 09:20 AM

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Originally Posted by jjon90

This is the gap I have now since I didn't use adhesive. Any suggestions?

Did you make sure that you pulled the leather boot far enough foward and made sure it "snapped" into place?...

jjon90 · 03-26-2006, 07:13 PM

Shadye90, Thanks!

After carefully feeling around the upper portion of the sleeve, I could feel a metal or plastic band which I worked into the groove of the handle! My problem was, I was doing this whlie the brake was off (down position) when I pulled it up I had plenty of slack to work the ring on to the handle!!

All is well!
Thanks Again!

shadye90 · 03-26-2006, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by jjon90

Shadye90, Thanks!

After carefully feeling around the upper portion of the sleeve, I could feel a metal or plastic band which I worked into the groove of the handle! My problem was, I was doing this whlie the brake was off (down position) when I pulled it up I had plenty of slack to work the ring on to the handle!!

All is well!
Thanks Again!

Now you go out and pimp that damn thing like it should be...

jjon90 · 03-26-2006, 11:39 PM

Yaa baby!

rlc · 11-25-2006, 07:51 PM

I changed over to the Pearlescent chrome E-Brake handle. The leather boot is held onto the handle with a nylon tie wrap on the inside. Once you turn the leather inside out you can easliy clip off the old tie, pull the old handle off, and replace with the new handle (securing the leather with a new tie wrap). The whole process took about 5 minutes.

Finished product.....

More pictures of final look at http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=312

TGIM · 05-24-2012, 12:58 PM

That's so sick. I'm dooo doing that... That looks easy and looks real good!

03-11-2006, 09:18 PM	#1
E24 DUBYA 31 Rep 352 Posts Drives: 2012 328I - 6MT Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Texas iTrader: (1)	DIY info #2 - parking brake handle... Have a new handle to install. Any info on how to pull out the original and replace? Point me somewhere. Thanks again.
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03-12-2006, 02:40 PM	#2
Chesmu Brigadier General 96 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	oh good luck... search this topic for yerself, but my understanding is that the oem brake handle is glued on and very difficult to remove. __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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03-14-2006, 12:39 AM	#4
Chesmu Brigadier General 96 Rep 3,011 Posts Drives: 2013 X6 Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Phoenix,AZ iTrader: (2) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00]	really? I'll have to gove it a try. Hey longtran... is there anything you havent fiddled with in your car? Yerself included? __________________ "Teach the ignorant. Ignore the stupid."
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03-19-2006, 06:51 PM	#5
shadye90 Captain 65 Rep 946 Posts Drives: BMW Fanatic Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: NYC iTrader: (1) Garage List 2013 Fiat Abarth [0.00] 1993 Honda Civic EG ... [0.00] 2009 Suzuki LTR 450 [0.00] 2008 Acura MDX [0.00] 2001 Z3 M Coupe S54 [0.00] 1988 E30 M3 [0.00]	Yup..Longtran is right..The factory e-brake handle is super easy to remove..Just yank on it hard and it'll pull right out..I replaced mine a while ago with the ACS handle... Attached Images __________________ 1988 E30 M3 Diamantschwartz/Black
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03-23-2006, 05:44 PM	#6
jjon90 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	The leather cover is definitely glued to the handle! I had to take a little screw driver and pry the glued leather off the handle then give it a good jerk and off it came! When I Installed the new one (Poplar) I can see a gap because I did not glue the leather sleeve to it. Any suggestions on glue choice?
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03-23-2006, 06:18 PM	#8
jjon90 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	If you look closely you can see the glue residue and little pieces of beige leather remnants still stuck! Attached Images
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03-23-2006, 06:20 PM	#9
jjon90 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	This is the gap I have now since I didn't use adhesive. Any suggestions? Attached Images
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03-24-2006, 03:55 PM	#11
jjon90 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	I'm really looking more on the lines of a recommendation for a good, fast drying, strong adhesive. Anyone?
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03-26-2006, 07:13 PM	#13
jjon90 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Shadye90, Thanks! After carefully feeling around the upper portion of the sleeve, I could feel a metal or plastic band which I worked into the groove of the handle! My problem was, I was doing this whlie the brake was off (down position) when I pulled it up I had plenty of slack to work the ring on to the handle!! All is well! Thanks Again!
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03-26-2006, 11:39 PM	#15
jjon90 New Member 0 Rep 14 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: AZ iTrader: (0)	Yaa baby!
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11-25-2006, 07:51 PM	#16
rlc Captain 36 Rep 713 Posts Drives: '06 E90 - '04 E85 - '16 F15d Join Date: May 2005 Location: Escondido, CA iTrader: (0) Garage List 2016 BMW X5 35d [0.00] 2006 330i [0.00] 2004 Z4 2.5i Roadster [9.00]	I changed over to the Pearlescent chrome E-Brake handle. The leather boot is held onto the handle with a nylon tie wrap on the inside. Once you turn the leather inside out you can easliy clip off the old tie, pull the old handle off, and replace with the new handle (securing the leather with a new tie wrap). The whole process took about 5 minutes. Finished product..... More pictures of final look at http://www.e90post.com/forums/showpo...&postcount=312 Attached Images __________________
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05-24-2012, 12:58 PM	#17
TGIM Enlisted Member 2 Rep 48 Posts Drives: 2006 330i e90 Join Date: May 2012 Location: Phoenix AZ iTrader: (0)	That's so sick. I'm dooo doing that... That looks easy and looks real good!
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