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[POP3Y3]

Is there more button inside the hand brake lever? Mine is flush and at times difficult to depress and was wondering how to get the hand brake cover off to extend the button.

[dlhoovler]

...it's moving the hand grip. Over time, the grip slides forward, covering more of the button. It can be fixed more easily on a hot day, or you could try a hair dryer or heat gun in the winter. Heat the grip up, then push it rearward on the handle. It should slide back and allow more button travel. I had to do this about once after each summer of regular driving.

-Dave

[POP3Y3]

cool! i'll try that. thanks for the tip!

[SteveJ]

Or the lazy, caveman way is to get a larger, deep well socket (about a 17 or 19mm) that fits over the button with room to spare and give it a whack with a hammer to seat the handle back down.

If you have to do this weekly, then it is time to get a new plastic handle.