Pardon my ignorance, but if anyone can answer this question, I'd be grateful.

I ordered a replacement handbrake grip but I am not sure how to remove the one that's in place now.




The above is what I'll be installing....

Does the handbrake grip screw-off, or do I have to replace the entire handbrake assembly?

Naturally, it will be an easier job if I merely need to unscrew the present metal one. From the assembly drawings, however, it looks like the two pieces are built as one, or they may be glued together. So far, I have been unable to separate the two.

In line with the "rules" for disassembly, I am hesitant to use excessive force unless I am sure of the fastening mechanism.

Thanks in advance!
TAC

 

Oh dear, look at the size of that picture!!!

 

see https://www.astonmartintechinfo.com/.../060500_C2.asp

This is for a DBP, but shows the handbrake assembly

 

Anybody? I can't believe no one knows the answer to my question.

 

It's glued to the metal handbrake assembly.

 

Thank you sir! Last thing I wanted to hear, but such is life.

 

Put on a rubber glove and give it a couple good twists and it'll come right off. I've re-installed them with a little euro-seal glue and haven't had one come back off that I know of.

 

Thank you sir!

 

And so the kit came and the handle is attached to the brake assembly. As such, the entire brake assembly needs to be exchanged.

Can the brake handle be removed with take out the seat?

A quick reply would be greatly appreciated!

TAC

 

I've done it by moving the seat up but it's a lot easier with the seat out.

 

Thanks for the quick reply, Timodc. My hesitancy about removing the seat has all to do with having to do any resets after I remove the seat.

 

Trust me... The time it will save you having the seat out will be worth having to do the reset.

 

This is a wrap. If I remove the seats, I may have to reset the seats and the windows and do a relearn for misfires due to the car losing the stored misfire information.

I'll have the dealer install this part.