Technical Fit old type handbrake lever into Panda

[zoltanpapp82]

Hi,

we are planning to replace the 2003 Panda, a candidate is 2012+ Panda, but the new style handbrake lever is a definite no-go due to medical issues. Is there a way to have the old style handbrake in it? Is it replaceable? If so could you tell me what is the part number of the classic type?

Thank you,
Zoltan

 

[Herts Hillhopper]

Later (post 2018-ish) models of the Panda do have a more conventional-shape handbrake lever, so I’d say it is do-able. I don’t know though if the trim around the lever and the console id different too to let that fit in. The ‘mouse’ type lever remains on the Cross trim.

 

[timmycm850]

Hi All

If you find a car with heated seats then it will have to have the optional extended center console for the heated seat switches and this forces a standard handbrake, I think its that way round anyway.

Tim

 

[Marcus Daly]

Yep, described as “raised centre console” on a new car order if memory serves.

New Pandas without the winter pack and/or the Cross’s drive mode selector get a traditional handbrake; ones with those options get the “mouse”-style one to accommodate the reduced space aft of the raised console.

 

[Herts Hillhopper]

@zoltanpapp82 This image is from a company selling armrests to fit the Panda. On the left (picture 1), the original lever as fitted to all 2102-2018 panda models. On the right, the revised (more conventional) style lever fitted to post 2018-ish Pandas, except the 4x4 Cross or any with the heated seat option. This confirms my earlier comment that as well as the lever being different, the trim around it is too. So, yes, it could be replaced, but at what cost?

(Image source; https://www.armrests-design-mittela...fiat/armrest-for-fiat-panda-new-ccc1396389572)

 

[The Panda Nut]

Saw this on the net and thought it might be of interest / use. Im pretty sure from studying a swap would be possible.