DIY Cusco Spin Turn Knob Installation - Video Guide - Page 2 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Juurian · 02-28-2013, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by CNK86

Just want to point out here that you don't need to remove the handbrake grip or handbrake boot to do this. I've seen a number of videos where they do this and I can't seem to tell why. I installed mine last week by simply twisting off the old knob and spring, and twisting on the new knob. The rest of the handbrake stayed in tact the whole time.

i have actually seen a video of this where the guy also twisted off the old push button on the ebrake can anyone confirm this?

EDIT:

Found the video, looks like its definitely a screw in drop and play

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SMl8t2zAlY"]Cusco Spin Turn Knob - Unboxing, Install and Review - 2013 Subaru BRZ - YouTube[/ame]

chanomatik · 03-01-2013, 02:16 PM

Damn. Wish I would've known this. I was wondering why I had to remove the brake cover. Seemed weird. My knob also isn't threading down all the way. Need to try again, I guess. Thanks!

Juurian · 03-02-2013, 01:38 AM

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Originally Posted by chanomatik

Damn. Wish I would've known this. I was wondering why I had to remove the brake cover. Seemed weird. My knob also isn't threading down all the way. Need to try again, I guess. Thanks!

yeah made no sense , i initially saw this video at first on youtube was trying to figure out why he had to dissaemble the whole ebrake so i searched another video on how it operated and found the video above.

sorry for the thread jacking

CNK86 · 03-02-2013, 08:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Juurian

yeah made no sense , i initially saw this video at first on youtube was trying to figure out why he had to dissaemble the whole ebrake so i searched another video on how it operated and found the video above.

sorry for the thread jacking

Exactly what I thought, made about as much sense as peeling off the label on your orange juice just to remove the cap! Also, wanted to say thanks to BRZClub on youtube, he's who confirmed with me that the extra steps weren't necessary before I installed it myself.

Hardrock4445 · 03-06-2013, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Alex

I didn't think about it at the time, but I noticed that if you are ebrake drifting, your day light runners will turn off and on, hahaha. Since normally, when the parking break is up, they turn off and turn on upon release. :P

DRL delete

Teknian_Culprate13 · 06-21-2013, 02:49 AM

my drift knob wont pull out! its stuck in the unlock position so now its like i dont have a parking break. anyone have any clue as to why?

Turbowned · 09-24-2013, 12:29 PM

Tore up the leather a little on the base of the e-brake lever trying to do this :mad: Make sure to be careful with those pliers/vice grips/channel locks! Luckily it's not really visible but it still bugs me that I was so clumsy.

SciOnDrifTtSlIdeR · 02-24-2014, 03:57 AM

FYI the handle and boot do not need to be removed for this install spin old button off pull spring out turn new button on, job done... what did you gain from removing all the other stuff?.. other cars may need the handle and boot removed but the FRS BRZ GT86 do not require all that hassle

FT_86_SM_GP · 05-26-2015, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by SciOnDrifTtSlIdeR

FYI the handle and boot do not need to be removed for this install spin old button off pull spring out turn new button on, job done... what did you gain from removing all the other stuff?.. other cars may need the handle and boot removed but the FRS BRZ GT86 do not require all that hassle

I have been trying to remove the OEM e-Brake knob with Pliers and a Vice-Grip...and failed.

I am afraid if I use excessive force I will damage the leather ebrake handle,

The Video's above show an easy screw out, but look at the damage on the OEM e-Brake Knob, surely they used excessive force to remove it with Pliers / Vice Grips / Channel Locks...etc

Is there a safe way to do this without risk of damage to the Leather Handle?
(Besides removing the handle and boot as the OP),
Anyone tried with spesific tool and managed to get this out without damaging the Leather Handle?

1Cor10:23 · 05-26-2015, 10:15 AM

@FT_86_SM_GP when you have the vice locked onto the knob, hold onto the handle itself and steady it or apply a little bit of counter torque so it doesn't have too much stress on it. The knob is just glued, I know it feels tight but if you properly support the lever with your other hand, it should be okay.

FT_86_SM_GP · 08-02-2015, 02:46 PM

I have been delaying this install of the Cusco Drift Spin e-brake knob due to time constraints and fear of using the wrong tools and damaging the leather e-brake boot.

I decided to have a go at it this weekend.

Intention of install: MINIMAL damage to leather e-brake boot.
Was very careful during the install but at the end still managed to grate off some leather, but Fu@k it, who is really looking at your e-brake leather boot unless they playing with your knob.lol

I used primarily the following tools:
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FT_86_SM_GP · 08-02-2015, 03:03 PM

The install took approx 5 mins to unscrew the OEM eBrake knob and screw on the Cusco eBrake knob

Please excuse the heavy breathing in the video, it is currently winter in South Africa, and has really been cold these last few days (Resulting in a runny nose) plus I'm unfit AF lol
[ame]http://youtu.be/73w5MP5JZBE[/ame]

05-26-2015, 10:15 AM	#24
1Cor10:23 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: '13 Whiteout FR-S (M/T) Location: GTA Posts: 1,205 Thanks: 492 Thanked 392 Times in 238 Posts Mentioned: 14 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	@FT_86_SM_GP when you have the vice locked onto the knob, hold onto the handle itself and steady it or apply a little bit of counter torque so it doesn't have too much stress on it. The knob is just glued, I know it feels tight but if you properly support the lever with your other hand, it should be okay. __________________ \|1Cor10:23 \| Whiteout FR-S \| Form Follows Function Build\|

08-02-2015, 02:46 PM	#25
FT_86_SM_GP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: Lawn moweR Location: Gauteng, South Africa Posts: 549 Thanks: 690 Thanked 370 Times in 210 Posts Mentioned: 34 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	I have been delaying this install of the Cusco Drift Spin e-brake knob due to time constraints and fear of using the wrong tools and damaging the leather e-brake boot. I decided to have a go at it this weekend. Intention of install: MINIMAL damage to leather e-brake boot. Was very careful during the install but at the end still managed to grate off some leather, but Fu@k it, who is really looking at your e-brake leather boot unless they playing with your knob.lol I used primarily the following tools: This is the end result:

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FT_86_SM_GP Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: Lawn moweR Location: Gauteng, South Africa Posts: 549 Thanks: 690 Thanked 370 Times in 210 Posts Mentioned: 34 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	The install took approx 5 mins to unscrew the OEM eBrake knob and screw on the Cusco eBrake knob Please excuse the heavy breathing in the video, it is currently winter in South Africa, and has really been cold these last few days (Resulting in a runny nose) plus I'm unfit AF lol [ame]http://youtu.be/73w5MP5JZBE[/ame]

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