Adding Chrome Emergency Brake Handle

[mynew135]

You can read Andy's DIY on how to remove the emergency brake boot.
It's fairly simple, just be careful not to break any of the plastic tabs.






Once you have the boot pulled back, get a pair of wire cutters and cut the plastic zip tie that holds the handle on.




Once the zip tie is off, you can completely remove the boot. The stock handle is on pretty tight, so I used a screwdriver and hammer to lightly tap the handle off.





Once you slide the Chrome covered handle on, replace the leather boot and put a new zip tie on and pull tight.





Pop the boot back into place and enjoy your new handle.

[BSM 135i]

looks good...flows more with your trim and pedals.

[FOXYCaymanS]

Looks good, doesn't this "toy" with your warranty?

[mynew135]

Originally Posted by FOXYone

Looks good, doesn't this "toy" with your warranty?

I don't get what you are asking. I guess if my emergency brake goes out and they can prove that changing the handle caused it to go out, then I would be out of luck. Guess I'll take that chance.

[montreal red]

Originally Posted by FOXYone

Looks good, doesn't this "toy" with your warranty?

this is one of the most minor mods you can do... i am pretty sure this does not void your warranty in anyway... heck if this voids it then switching out trim pieces, shit knobs, aluminium pedals should all void your warranty as well.

btw, good DIY op!

[shawshank772]

stupid question because I cant remember. Is the handle the same as the 3 series?

[mynew135]

Originally Posted by shawshank772

stupid question because I cant remember. Is the handle the same as the 3 series?

I switched out my e46 handle years ago and if I recall, it was not the same.