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

[Rampart Crawler]

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.

[xtant]

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

[exman98]

sounds like to much trouble to me

[xtant]

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

[Pharaoh44]

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.

[Rampart Crawler]

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

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