Handbrake Button Keeps Pinging Off - Is There A Knack To It?

[im]

As per the title really chaps...can't seem to get the button back on - it seems to have a thread so I push it in and turn but it never stays for more than a minute.

Any suggestions chaps?

[2 sMoKiN bArReLs]

I've never used mine.

[im]

This is the handbrake in question:



I don't even know if its standard to be honest...

[Meatball]

I had the same problem all i did was put some insulation tape around the thread and force the button back on, its not pinged off since

[dogbucket]

FYI, neither you handbrake handle or indicator stalks are standard. Standard being rather plain plastic Vauxhall items.

But your stalks are much sought after items, no longer made irrc

[paulathome]

The hand brake button normally comes with a hole in the end without any thread.
The button is screwed on which makes the thread inside the button, so all you need to do is pour a small amount of araldite or similar into the hole, refit and leave to set.

Paul

[Uncle Fester]

The handbrake looks like a Leven technology.
give them a call and they're likely to just send you a new button.
They're nice like that.

Edited by Uncle Fester on Saturday 31st May 17:41

[griffter]

Uncle Fester said:

The handbrake looks like a Leven technology.

I think both the handbrake and stalks are Zertec actually - no longer in business. As previous poster said - highly sought after.

[im]

Thanks very much chaps - I rang Leven and its not theirs so it muct be Zertec...damn

I'll try Paulathome's remedy next weekend as it sounds logical.

Again...thank you very much guys.

[Uncle Fester]

I wouldn't glue it permanently in place in case it ever needs to come off. The Leven one maybe an acceptable substitute.
If not, then filled the back of the button with something that sets like hard rubber. Then let the thread on the lever cut into it. Alternatively, fill it with something that sets and tap it. Or you could glue a suitable nut in.