This maybe a stupid question but i can't seem to figure out how to change the hand grip for the E-Brake. Mines stock and its starting to fall part so i would like to change it can someone tell me how to take just that part off or do i have to swap the whole assembly

 

Its glued on, If you try 2 flat head screwdrivers from the back end of the grip and slide them up and then work your way around you might have some luck.
I first use the above method and oil and could not get it off, so i made a slit under the grip [ if i ever wanted to glue it back on ] and it peeled right off.
and replaced it with a nice red alloy momo grip.
If that any help Ian.

 

the handle is like the tightest press fit on the whole car, you may actually have better luck using a hacksaw. (a dremel would work, but probably also throw shavings/debriis further)

 

haha ok thanks a lot ill give the cut a try

 

If you're going to cut or saw the thing off, I have laid a tablecloth or bedsheet down over the center console/seats area to catch all the annoying debris that will fall down and into the cracks. I hate vacuuming up stuff like that, you can never find every single particle of it..

 

Swap the whole assembly.

 

If you're going to recover it, say with a new cover from redline goods, they slip right over the old one.

 

Just did this this afternoon. I cut the threads along the original stiched cover and pulled that off. The rubber "body" of the handle that is under that is secured to the metal rod with some sort of adhesive. A heat gun might have worked to loosen it, but I just made a slit to cut the rubber part in half lengthwise along the underside of the handle. Pulled that apart and made some strategic cuts along the adhesive on the back as I worked it off.

 

Does anyone know where you can buy a new handbrake assembly I contacted ray at malloy and they discontinued, (would love the spirit R lever)

 

RHDJapan lists it - Mazda OEM Spirit-R Red Stitch Side Brake Lever & Boot FD3S - RHDJapan

 

Is there a good aftermarket option for the handle that looks somewhat OEM?

 

I've been thinkingo f swapping mine with that from a newer mazda , anyone have any experience? maybe swapping it out for that of mazda 3?

 

For Sale Section. You just need one with a good rubber handle. You can replace the boot and leather grip cover easy.