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      11-15-2014, 06:20 PM   #1
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BMW performance parking brake handle install with pictures

After spending a lot on the car, I wasn't sure I would put money in accessories so soon but I decided to start small with the parking brake handle. I thought the stock handle and gaiter were too plain, and the stitching in black didn't even match the white stitching on my seats.
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      11-15-2014, 06:29 PM   #2
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and so the modding has begun lol

nice gateway mod, looking forward to seeing some install pics
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      11-15-2014, 06:33 PM   #3
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I bought the handle from getBMWparts.com. (Tischer BMW) Originally, I received an email that they were back ordered from Germany and wouldn't arrive until mid-December, but I was surprised a couple days later when I got a shipping confirmation
I couldn't find any thread which said exactly how to get the old handle off, but upon looking at the new piece, you can see how it is held in place.
Here are some pictures which show the 7 tabs holding it in place as well as the part number. You can see part of the logo which reads "Alcantara." Only brand-name stuff for BMW!
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      11-15-2014, 06:43 PM   #4
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The old handle gaiter is held in only with the clips. I was able to lift the right rear clip out with finger pressure, then I used rubber padding to rest a screwdriver against the back edge near the armrest and push forward to release the left rear tab. Once the rear tabs are loose, it is easy to pinch the middle tabs together while sliding back to release the front tab.
There is no need to cut the zip-tie shown. Once the gaiter is loose, pull it up like taking a sock inside out to reveal the base of the handle. The grooves on the inside of the handle are a friction fit with the metal parking brake handle.
Pull hard and it will pop right off. Make sure you don't bang your hands on the dash when it comes off!
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Here you can see the grooves on the handle.
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      11-15-2014, 07:07 PM   #6
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Finished!
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Doesn't look like you used any glue. Is it snug without it? It appears the divots hold it in place instead of the glue. Thanks for the DIY!
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There is no glue on the old one and I didn't put glue on the new.
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Easiest mod on the planet. Took 60 seconds to replace. Thanks for the write up.
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thanks for the pics. Not sure if I like the tricolor stitching against the white/gray stitching in the seats and armrest but I really like the handle. I'll have to see if anyone sells the handle only.

Also, why is your Idrive trim piece silver? I thought that was CF?
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thanks for the pics. Not sure if I like the tricolor stitching against the white/gray stitching in the seats and armrest but I really like the handle. I'll have to see if anyone sells the handle only.

Also, why is your Idrive trim piece silver? I thought that was CF?
All depends on your trim package. The one in the pics has silver trim. Some others have Madeira trim. I happen to have the carbon fiber trim in my F82. I also have the Sakhir Orange interior and an MPE steering wheel so the MPE handbrake with tricolor trim is a perfect match.
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Had mine on for nearly a year, no glue and it's fine.
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All depends on your trim package. The one in the pics has silver trim. Some others have Madeira trim. I happen to have the carbon fiber trim in my F82. I also have the Sakhir Orange interior and an MPE steering wheel so the MPE handbrake with tricolor trim is a perfect match.
thought I was confused as my F80, I thought, had CF (did ED, only had it for 2 days).
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