Okay, so I swear I posted this months ago, but I can't seem to find it with the search, so here I go again.

Does anyone have any clever ideas on how to replace the parking brake boot in our cars? I have the console in my living room, and the original rubber boot looks horrible. It's been flaking apart for months. I see how it's fastened underneath, and if I replace it, I'll probably grind the plastic flat and use hot glue, but what should I replace it with?

I was thinking maybe a strip of leather cut in a way to look like the stock bit, but I don't know how good it'd look.

Anyone modify their brake lever like this? Got some pics?

Thanks!

 

Bump because I was also wondering this
Did you find a way to do this?

 

Did a leather "upgrade" years ago.Leather is in fairly good shape after all these years, but its starting to split/crack.Next piece will be perforated to match.Only pic i have.

 

None of what you show above is the parking brake boot. I know I've seen these on eBay from time to time. Maybe Hawk's has an option for this.

 

You wanna get technical! Its what GM put there, but just a leather version.I know what a boot is & ive seen those deals on ebay.

Ive also tried several "boots" from other vehicles.The problem is the narrow opening for the lever, but i was trying to avoid getting into that discussion.

BTW, look closely that thing on the shifter is a boot.

 

I know what a boot is. What you are showing is the shifter boot, leather shift ball and leather e-brake handle. He is asking about the rubber that surrounds the lower e-brake handle that is attached to the console. I'm not sure I know what you are replying to here.

 

I know exactly what i am/is/was/ replying to!! & dont tell me what that isnt.I know what it is, but its what he called it.

 

Ok, based on the way that you are responding with a pissy attitude and all, I think it's past your nap time. You need to relax. I'm just saying that you are responding to his request for the rubber at the base of the e-brake handle and you show us a picture of your shift ball, brake handle and shifter boot. Your not making any sense. Maybe after your nap, you'll respond with valid information and not be so pissy!!!

 

If you look closely you can see the e brake boot. The way he said "only pic i have" implies that it is not a good one.

How did you attach the leather to the console? did you make it yourself?

 

Weh , weh, weh, phucking read my post.Im not going to take another pic just for the sake of it.It says ITS THE ONLY PIC I HAVE.You just love to correct people on this forum & ignore the pic, because the "boot" is just barely visible in my pic.Get over it, unless requested thats the pic im posting.

Yes, i know someone beat me to the punch, but i just wanted to say it myself.

BC: the leather piece is attached to the OE piece after i cut most of the rubber away.Its only glued at the edges, yes i made it.