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The Workshop => General => Topic started by: nutjack on March 28, 2022, 22:38

Title: Handbrake lever info
Post by: nutjack on March 28, 2022, 22:38
Hiya, I,m thinking about cutting the grip off the handbrake and making a polished alloy one, does anybody know diameter of handbrake under grip
tia
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Title: Re: Handbrake lever info
Post by: Gaz mr-s on March 28, 2022, 22:44
I don't.  Be aware though that it'll be freezing in Winter & damn hot in Summer.
Title: Re: Handbrake lever info
Post by: J88TEO on March 29, 2022, 08:59
Cut and measure, if you are going ahead with the work.
Title: Re: Handbrake lever info
Post by: Topdownman on March 29, 2022, 11:25
I have done that. Looking at the cut off section, its approx. 16mm.
(Yes its cold but not as bad as a metal gear knob. Yes, I have one of those too!).

(https://i.imgur.com/MNF6s9U.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Qcl6ouw.jpg)
Title: Re: Handbrake lever info
Post by: nutjack on April 3, 2022, 20:52
Quote from: Topdownman on March 29, 2022, 11:25I have done that. Looking at the cut off section, its approx. 16mm.
(Yes its cold but not as bad as a metal gear knob. Yes, I have one of those too!).

(https://i.imgur.com/MNF6s9U.jpg)

(https://i.imgur.com/Qcl6ouw.jpg)

Thanks for that it needs doing😁 I,ll make a sleeve first now I know size 👍
Title: Re: Handbrake lever info
Post by: nutjack on April 3, 2022, 20:53
Quote from: nutjack on March 28, 2022, 22:38Hiya, I,m thinking about cutting the grip off the handbrake and making a polished alloy one, does anybody know diameter of handbrake under grip
tia
20220328_222842.jpg 
Thanks for all reply,s 👍