Technical Handbrake won't lock

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Technical Handbrake won't lock

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Now that its getting cold my GP has a problem with the handbrake - it won't lock in, when I'm pulling the handbrake.

It brakes just fine - i'm able to complete lock both rear wheels.

When I pull the handbrake, I can feel it touching the gear-teeth, but it doesn't lock in. I works when its not freezing,.

I imagine that I have to lubricate some springs and moving metal pieces - and use something that remove water and moisture.

How on earth do I remove the black plastic trim around the handbrake?

On another forum it is suggested that I just pull on the plastic in an upword direction, but when I do that most of center console moves - all the way up to the two cupholders, but nothing seems to come loose. I'm afraid to pull any harder, as it is cold plastic.
 
Now that its getting cold my GP has a problem with the handbrake - it won't lock in, when I'm pulling the handbrake.

It brakes just fine - i'm able to complete lock both rear wheels.

When I pull the handbrake, I can feel it touching the gear-teeth, but it doesn't lock in. I works when its not freezing,.

I imagine that I have to lubricate some springs and moving metal pieces - and use something that remove water and moisture.

How on earth do I remove the black plastic trim around the handbrake?

On another forum it is suggested that I just pull on the plastic in an upword direction, but when I do that most of center console moves - all the way up to the two cupholders, but nothing seems to come loose. I'm afraid to pull any harder, as it is cold plastic.
Hi,
been covered a few times before,:cool:
https://www.fiatforum.com/grande-punto/218632-removing-centre-console.html

https://www.fiatforum.com/grande-punto/341340-running-cable-back-hu-behind-handbrake.html - with link to console removal..,(y)

I would advise getting the cabin temp up to @20'C if possible, to give the plastic components a chance.., ;)
Charlie
 
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