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Model specific boards => Golf mk1 => Topic started by: Ryan S on 22 October 2003, 13:21

Title: Removing the plasitc handbrake grip
Post by: Ryan S on 22 October 2003, 13:21

Hi all,
 
Just a quick question - What's the easiest way to remove the plastic grip on the handbrake in the mk 1?
 
I've got a nice leather gaitor to fit - and can't remove it at the moment...don't want to break anything, and it's not even mentioned in my Haynes!
 
Help!?!?!?
 
Also I've got a problem with my drivers seat - It rocks backwards and fwds slightly under heavy braking or acceleration.  It's not just the case of one corner being loose - the whole seat moves up and down slightly - any ideas how to get rid of this 'play'?
 
Thanks,
 
Ryan.
(Mk 1 'rocco)

Title: Re:Removing the plasitc handbrake grip
Post by: AdamB on 22 October 2003, 15:02

I replaced mine with a nice shiny chrome effort - brute force was all it needed - go on, flex those muscles ;)

Title: Re:Removing the plasitc handbrake grip
Post by: Ryan S on 22 October 2003, 15:44

...it's got to go back on tho :-\

Title: Re:Removing the plasitc handbrake grip
Post by: AdamB on 22 October 2003, 16:07

It didn't break it when I did it, the handle is still ok and able to go back on - should I want it to.

Title: Re:Removing the plasitc handbrake grip
Post by: richandhazel on 22 October 2003, 19:51

As for your seat, you'll probably find replacing the plastic runners on the seat base feet will fix that problem.

Title: Re:Removing the plasitc handbrake grip
Post by: essex_lad on 05 November 2003, 11:21

The Plastic Runner that fits onto the top of the front Seat mount could be missing, was on my passenger seat and that rocked about a bit.