Way of the Exploding Hand Brake
Way of the Exploding Hand Brake
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WonkyGibbon

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476 posts

274 months

Thursday 5th August 2004
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Driving back from france last week in 36 degree heat, with the right foot nailed to the floor - I was a trifle surprised when it got so hot that my hand brake lever warped. Thus the spring loaded button shot out of the end like a bullet, ricocheted off the wind screen and missed me bonse by about half an inch. Haven't seen it since so I imagine it ended up in the outside lane around Rouen.

Anyone know where I can get a replacement ? Unfortunately my S isn't really suited to leven shiny bits as the interior is two tone red & black.

Cheers,

WG

Podie

46,647 posts

298 months

Thursday 5th August 2004
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I'll have a root around in the garage... might have my original fitment one lying about..

V8Smith

3,510 posts

276 months

Thursday 5th August 2004
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Podie said:
I'll have a root around in the garage... might have my original fitment one lying about..


I have one lying around too, if I find it, I will bring it along to the S meet with all the other bits, No problem, see you there!

Mike

WonkyGibbon

Original Poster:

476 posts

274 months

Thursday 5th August 2004
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V8Smith said:

Podie said:
I'll have a root around in the garage... might have my original fitment one lying about..



I have one lying around too, if I find it, I will bring it along to the S meet with all the other bits, No problem, see you there!

Mike

You total stars !! Thankyoy very much - that would be fantastic.

shnozz

30,079 posts

294 months

Thursday 5th August 2004
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sorry wonky, but that made me laugh out loud mate! just imagining the claim form if you had stuffed the car after being shot by the handbrake button

UKbob

16,277 posts

288 months

Thursday 5th August 2004
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shnozz said:
sorry wonky, but that made me laugh out loud mate! just imagining the claim form if you had stuffed the car after being shot by the handbrake button
I keep screen wipes by the PC... If I had a quid for the number of times Ive giggle-snorted spittle at the screen after bursting into laughter reading class posts like wonkys

WonkyGibbon

Original Poster:

476 posts

274 months

Thursday 5th August 2004
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shnozz said:
sorry wonky, but that made me laugh out loud mate! just imagining the claim form if you had stuffed the car after being shot by the handbrake button


Now that you mention it you're right ... would almost be worth it just to fill the form in. It wasn't half loud off the windscreen !

john mac

386 posts

286 months

Thursday 5th August 2004
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Mine also shot off together with the spring - got a replacement from Peninsula, cost £2.26 part no. TS2910092. (18 months ago - collected)