Feel really stupid...(e-brake handle install)

I just bought a chrome plated/blue trim e brake cover. Try as I might, I couldn't unscrew that damned stock one... even with pliers. The directions say (may require cutting). Can I cut it right down the middle with a box cutter or is there another way to take it off.

I own a '99 civic dx, btw.

I did this on my bros 97. I completely removed e-brake unit, cut off the plastic part with dremel, then had to grind down the lip on the underside so the new handle would fit. hope that helps

sounds like to much trouble to me

Or I found one on ebay that is carbon fiber and chrome that just sticks to the top of the existing handle

New to this forum.

I put an aftermaket e-brake handle on my 99 civic.

The stock handle pulls right off just twist back and forth.

Since I am a Machinist I was able to "Broach" create a groove in the
handle.

Thanks, but this was taken care of ages ago. Sorry for not mentioning it.

Now I have to worry about the auto shift knob.>_<