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PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 2:39 pm 
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No nuts, bolts, screws or nails. Can't see any clips, grommets, latches, jubilees or clamps.

I've pulled pretty hard, but maybe I need to pull harder. So how in the hell do I remove the Handbrake Handle from my '98 Rover?

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PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 2:42 pm 
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It's just pushed on, but because its rubberised its hard to remove.
Ive seen the odd one glued on too - not sure if that was factory or not though.


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PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 3:06 pm 
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Try warming it up with a heat gun to make it release a bit.
They are fitted tight.

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PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 3:13 pm 
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Thanks guys. I think I'll buy a proper heat gun on the way home. The Missus' hair dryer just isn't cutting it these days.

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PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 3:20 pm 
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Try twisting it - that often helps.


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PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 4:34 pm 
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You need to stick your tongue out just a little.

A filter strap can help break the seal.


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PostPosted: Thu May 29, 2014 4:40 pm 
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gtogreen1969 wrote:
You need to stick your tongue out just a little.

A filter strap can help break the seal.


If its rubber, try peeling up a bit and squirting air thru a small nozzle up it !!

Works for motorcycle hand grips


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PostPosted: Mon Jun 02, 2014 11:52 am 
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Yep, mine was glued on. After some prying, heating and clever use of fencing wire I managed to slide it off. I installed my fly-away handbrake and had some fun on a rainy Sunday in an empty carpark. I also found out that my cable needs some adjusting, as the passenger side didn't want to lock quite as nicely as the driver side. Good times.

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