handbrake

  1. Handbrake button flaking

    The chrome-look handbrake button has started to peel off to reveal white plastic beneath... Is that button replacable on its own, and if so, part numbers and price if poss? :D
  2. bigjode

    Aftermarket handbrake gaiter - how?

    I've seen a few aftermkt handbrakes that I like in the momo range, but it'll need a leather gaiter tgo with it because the leon handbrake is a one-pice jobbie. What I want to know is how could i secure the bottom of the gaiter to the centre console - i knew a few ppl have done this but i...
  3. little flap underneth the handbrake??

    I'm just being lazy as it's probably in the users manual but what is the flap for thats located under the handbrake lever?? When lifted out there's nothing there apart from some wires!! I'm just curious thats all
  4. RickC

    LCR Handbrake Gaiter Removal?

    how do you remove the handbrake gaiter on the lcr? cheers
  5. sirjimalot

    Kei's are on!!! and handbrake is broken

    right ok there on but does anyone else think it looks super high??? its on 35mm springs so what else do u think will make it look lower??? oh when i had put them on i tried moving the car but it felt like the handbrake was on so i thought it might be the 50mm bolts i put in (and craig) so...
  6. spyke85

    Handbrake cover on FR

    On the Seat site it says it should be leather, but I am sure mine is just plastic. What is everyone elses like? Its an 05 plate TDI
  7. Czechboy

    Handbrake adjustment

    Hi all. Im sorting out my car this weekend as it failed its MOT and is going for its re-test on monday. I have come accross a problem though. I need to tighten up my handbrake as apparently it has "no reserve travel". But im not too sure how to do that. I have taken the handbrake cover off and a...
  8. handbrake

    when you put your handbrake on what symbol do you get on the dash, on mine i get a (p) at the bottom of the dash but my mate, andy ibiza, on here gets a little (i) . why are they different?? cheers rich
  9. spinrs2k

    Handbrake light flash and beep what is it?

    Was giving my car a bit of stick round a corner this morning i had TCS turned on, TCS light on the dash flashed for a bit then the handbrake light flashed with a beep sounding then after the corner light stopped flashing and no more beeps does anyone know what this is? is this normal?
  10. Snoopy

    Brakes, pedal play and handbrake advice please?

    Hope you guys can help asap. The footbrake has about an inch or more play/travel before it does anything. The handbrake comes up about 10 clicks before it starts to work. I think this maybe a problem with the adjusters on the rear drum brakes not ratcheting up correctly? Anyone know of...
  11. brett

    ibiza handbrake light..

    afternoon all , mk2 ibiza (gti 16v) is having a minor problem. The handbrake light is staying on , sometimes it goes off on the odd occasion but usually comes back on seconds later. I was wondering what this could possibly be ... number one in my head is some sort of handbrake switch which...
  12. Handbrake Handle

    Hi all, I fancy the idea of a MOMO aluminium handbrake handle for my MK4. Any ideas on how one would go about removing the old handle and gaitor? Don't really want to get hacksaw out if I don't have to :p I've noticed on seatfrance.com that they include a handbrake handle as part of their...
  13. Stu B

    Handbrake failure ???

    Guys & Girls, Has anybody had an issue with there Leon's handbrake failing??? ie reverse up drive, apply handbrake place in neutral, & leave car. - only to find it further down drive or even off drive & out into the main road, a tad later (1/2hr??) Wierd that eh!!!! Gee what happens if a...