Horn And Handbrake

[clarky]

Well - looked out dry day sat so decided to start on replacing the handbrake cover. Bought a nice new momo one a week back, but been too much of a wuss to start it.

So - first we had the brute stength approach - nothing

Then - borrow the wifes hairdryer - strange looks from missus - nothing.

Then - start with hacksaw - painfully slow as convinced going to damage seats

Then - remove seat in temper - much to amusement of neighbours.

2.5 hours later a glimmer of hope - slight movement.

3 hours later new cover and gaitor on and looking good.

3.5 hours later trying to get centre consol over new handbrake

4 hours later - sweaty and tired take car for run... to discover airbag warning light is flashing and start to worry.

4.5 hours later - realise that just need to switch car off for a while and reconnect (properly) the clip under seat.

5 hours later demonstrate new handbarke sleave to missus ... who says 'nice' and goes back in shaking her head.

Oh yeah and I uprated the horn in about 10 mins on sunday!

Avoiding car for next week!

[Chappers]

Guess I'll keep mine standard then.. :D

[clarky]

Dont get me wrong - looks nice ... but the ****ing effort it took!

[Viper_7]

pretty simple then..wiht all that time, I trust you took step by step pictures, and have full documentation?

[kimi]

Told you the horn was easy :P :P

[Chappers]

5 hours later demonstrate new handbarke sleave to missus ... who says 'nice' and goes back in shaking her head.

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Typical!..

You give the same reaction next time she does her hair.. pmsl.. 'nice'

[Moffmo]

took me like an hour at the most!

It was actually my 60 year old neighbour who done pulled it off, i couldnt do it lol

[clarky]

It wasnt gonna come off without a fight thats for sure ...

[reece]

where did you get the new horn from?

[clarky]

Just an autoshop place - Halfords do them too I think ... difficulty is finding one thats not 'dukes of hazard' but louder than the standard one.

[Crisis]

Did they do horn free samples? Hehe

[clarky]

har de har har

[chrisb]

Got any pics??

i think i would have had to get the angle grider out if i was you!

CB

[clarky]

Will add some to my garage when I get a chance - ie daylight.

Dont joke about the grinder - thing is the more I cut the worse it all looked - became a no-way-back situation.

Neighbours were seriously amused as I proceeded to dismantle the car. Not like they hadnt hear me swear before now was it!

[yaris30]

what momo one did you get clarky?was it simple to put on after the effort of getting it off I mean

[clarky]

Its there only carbon one - along with fitting kit and black leather gaitor.

Its about twice the circumference of the standard one and feels really good ...

It was a doddle to fit once the old ducker was off.. 10 mins to fit - and 9.5 was putting all the car back together.

[kathryn]

hey! was trying to remove the handbrake handel but it wont move!

sawing it off seems a bit mad like but im thinking bout giving it ago but one thi9ng i am worryed about is...

does the button stay ther or is it attached to the handle?? cause im worryed if i take the handle of it will come off an i dont realy av much of a clue about cars! and i dont realy want to wreck it but i would love to get the new handle on!

[Yaris SR Kid]

This post is quite old but i am sure the folks are still around and wil help!

I havent changed mine on inside so wouldnt no sorry!

Welcome to TOC :D

[Sidhu]

This post is quite old but i am sure the folks are still around and wil help!

I havent changed mine on inside so wouldnt no sorry!

Welcome to TOC :D

Thanks Pals

Can you guys advise me how to adjust the hand brake leaver, coz I have to pull it hard ( I mean not that hard... but bit slight harder than normal) to make wheels locked. Is it easy to adjust the cable (if any) or need to hire some mechanic. I got Yaris 2000 Hatchback

Waiting for your reply

[yaris-on-19's]

lift the centre console out and there is 2 10mm nuts that you use to adjust the handbrake.