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Lumspeed · May 13th, 2003, 09:01 AM

My Hand Brake cover is Torn !.

When cleaning the interior today , I was shocked to find that the ' Gaitor ' covering the base of the hand brake is 'RIPPED 'underneath.

I can see a lovely ' BRASS ' coloured threaded shaft that would seem to be the connection from the handbrake to the cable.

It has torn the 'LEATHER ' ? cover.

Anyone else had this happen ?.

Yet another trip back to the dealer tomorrow ! .

NoisyCow · May 13th, 2003, 09:37 AM

Go get a real leather aftermarket boot; much better looking than stock.

sasch · May 13th, 2003, 03:31 PM

Have a look in here:
http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...dbra ke+cover

And please let me know if MINI (your dealer) has come up with a solution for this, as it seems to me that changing the cover alone (and not doing something about the screw (shaft)) will just result in the new cover being ripped again.
OBEHAVE suggested a rubber cap put on the screw but I kind of expect BMW to recognize the problem and works out "product enhancement" on this issue.

Lumspeed · May 14th, 2003, 08:06 AM

Thank's for the response guy's

SASCH , I will get back to you with my dealer's answer !.

Regard's

jeffng65 · May 14th, 2003, 10:48 AM

Mine was replaced for free last week. They didn't cover the screw though so I expect for the problem to reoccur within 6 months.

paulwheadon · May 14th, 2003, 05:34 PM

I had mine replaced about a month ago. Same prob, the bolt from the handbrake adjustment mechanism tore a hole.
I mentioned to the guy at the dealer that it may be a good idea to put a plastic/rubber cap on the end of the thread to prevent it happening again.
Guess what! never listened ,so its gonna happen again.
But if they`re gonna keep replacing it for free, I`m not worrying.
Just getting sick of making repeat trips to the dealer with another fault.

chrislemon · May 16th, 2003, 07:45 PM

mine is also torn. Having not inspected it closely I had assumed it was me that ripped it. I'll be having a word with the dealer about getting it replaced for free.

May 13th, 2003, 09:01 AM	#1
Lumspeed MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gateshead . North East England . UK . Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 180 Offline	Hand brake cover My Hand Brake cover is Torn !. When cleaning the interior today , I was shocked to find that the ' Gaitor ' covering the base of the hand brake is 'RIPPED 'underneath. I can see a lovely ' BRASS ' coloured threaded shaft that would seem to be the connection from the handbrake to the cable. It has torn the 'LEATHER ' ? cover. Anyone else had this happen ?. Yet another trip back to the dealer tomorrow ! . Lumspeed

May 14th, 2003, 08:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
Lumspeed MINI2 Regular Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Gateshead . North East England . UK . Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 180 Offline	Thank's for the response guy's SASCH , I will get back to you with my dealer's answer !. Regard's Lumspeed

May 14th, 2003, 10:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
jeffng65 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA, USA Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 35 Offline	Mine was replaced for free last week. They didn't cover the screw though so I expect for the problem to reoccur within 6 months. Jeff

May 14th, 2003, 05:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
paulwheadon MINI2 Newbie Join Date: May 2003 Location: Carlisle Local Time: 10:32 PM Posts: 14 Offline	I had mine replaced about a month ago. Same prob, the bolt from the handbrake adjustment mechanism tore a hole. I mentioned to the guy at the dealer that it may be a good idea to put a plastic/rubber cap on the end of the thread to prevent it happening again. Guess what! never listened ,so its gonna happen again. But if they`re gonna keep replacing it for free, I`m not worrying. Just getting sick of making repeat trips to the dealer with another fault. Silver/Black Carlisle Cooper.....Stop Drooling!!

May 16th, 2003, 07:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
chrislemon MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Kent, England Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 38 Offline	mine is also torn. Having not inspected it closely I had assumed it was me that ripped it. I'll be having a word with the dealer about getting it replaced for free. Indi Blue Cooper + all the white bits + stripes. Chilli Pack, Auto air con. LOVE IT!

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May 13th, 2003, 09:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
NoisyCow MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Rusty Dumpster Behind the Bar Local Time: 09:32 PM Posts: 51 Offline	Go get a real leather aftermarket boot; much better looking than stock.

May 13th, 2003, 03:31 PM	#3 (permalink)
sasch MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Slovenia Local Time: 11:32 PM Posts: 9 Offline	Have a look in here: http://www.mini2.com/forum/showthrea...dbra ke+cover And please let me know if MINI (your dealer) has come up with a solution for this, as it seems to me that changing the cover alone (and not doing something about the screw (shaft)) will just result in the new cover being ripped again. OBEHAVE suggested a rubber cap put on the screw but I kind of expect BMW to recognize the problem and works out "product enhancement" on this issue.

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