Ian Vincent Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Sidescreen cars have a black plastic grip at the top of the handbrake. During application of the handbrake there is a tendency to apply a twisting action to this grip which results in the plastic thread area breaking off. I think I am on about grip number four despite my being extremely careful with it. Does anyone know a source of less fragile grips or have a trick for making the fragile ones a bit more durable? Thks Ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Ian, Not sure when the change came, but my handbrake has a metal grip. If you are not too bothered about originality for the year, maybe you could find a metal one . Charlie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Vincent Posted July 27, 2019 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Thks Charlie, I've never seen a metal grip. Is yours an early car or a late one? Rgds ian Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Metal ones are more than likely an aftermarket (Acme etc.)extra, I have one here if you would like it Ian. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 The TR4 one is a push on version as the lever doesnt have the thread and sometimes these are a softer version so dont break as easy though it would need trimming to suit. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 Ian, Mine is a 1959. When I bought the car it was not modified in any way as far as I could tell, so I would guess it came out of the factory like that. Hmmm…. Come to think more about it, it did have a chrome gear knob, so maybe a previous owner put a fancy handbrake grip on at the same time. Charlie Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 This might do it as the Mini uses the same push on handbrake grip as a TR4-6 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-AUSTIN-MINI-POLISHED-ALUMINIUM-RIBBED-HANDBRAKE-GRIP-KITCAR/323400599412?hash=item4b4c2d8774:g:XDUAAOSw8d9Ur-5n Cheers Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
iain Posted July 27, 2019 Report Share Posted July 27, 2019 If the lever gets as hot as mine does......no thanks to metal. Iain Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Rodbr Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 Hi Ian, My original is much softer material than the repro ones and thus not as brittle. You must apply one hell of a pressure to break the end off. Perhaps you could apply some Gorilla glue to the shaft as you screw it on. If you need to remove it just cut a slit and peel it off. Rod Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 The repros are very easy to break as they are so brittle, I have had this on a number of cars. It really needs to be made of a softer material. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 16 hours ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: This might do it as the Mini uses the same push on handbrake grip as a TR4-6 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/CLASSIC-AUSTIN-MINI-POLISHED-ALUMINIUM-RIBBED-HANDBRAKE-GRIP-KITCAR/323400599412?hash=item4b4c2d8774:g:XDUAAOSw8d9Ur-5n Cheers Peter W Not threaded unfortunately. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
BlueTR3A-5EKT Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 2 minutes ago, stuart said: Not threaded unfortunately. Stuart. It is attached by grub screws, I contacted the seller and asked if he could do it in anodised finish. The plain aluminium will leave you with a nice grubby hand as you use it. I know as I had a Derrington aluminium gearknob (I bought a couple from them all those years ago when they were in Kingston) that left the palm of my hand as dirty as the oil soaked rubber knob it replaced. It was replaced by an Amco wood knob that is still fitted and in use since 1975. Peter W Quote Link to post Share on other sites
stuart Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 1 minute ago, BlueTR3A-5EKT said: It is attached by grub screws, I contacted the seller and asked if he could do it in anodised finish. The plain aluminium will leave you with a nice grubby hand as you use it. I know as I had a Derrington aluminium gearknob (I bought a couple from them all those years ago when they were in Kingston) that left the palm of my hand as dirty as the oil soaked rubber knob it replaced. It was replaced by an Amco wood knob that is still fitted and in use since 1975. Peter W The one I have here is anodised in a gold finish so should be OK, its got the right internal thread to fit the handbrake shaft. Stuart. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
mikej Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 I also have a chrome plated steel one. It gets slightly warm on very hot days but never an issue. The slip-on ones slip-off. Mine was made by another group member in the '80s, so I assume that they can be re-made from Delrin or similar. Probably an easy 3D printer project although the thread may need cutting. 1/2" BSP? Mike Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Lebro Posted July 28, 2019 Report Share Posted July 28, 2019 I found a soft black plastic one which looks exactly like the original. It just pushes on. Maybe used on a Spitfire as I got it at a TSSC meeting Bob Quote Link to post Share on other sites
tr2_applegreen Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 What about using Loctite, so that it does not twist that easily? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
M. Pied Lourd Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 https://www.ebay.com/itm/Triumph-TR3-Alloy-Shift-Knob-And-Brake-Handle-Grip-Set-Period-Correct/174028350913?hash=item2884e5e5c1:g:~CwAAOSwNkpdcwRW cheers Tush Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted September 23, 2019 Report Share Posted September 23, 2019 1 hour ago, M. Pied Lourd said: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Triumph-TR3-Alloy-Shift-Knob-And-Brake-Handle-Grip-Set-Period-Correct/174028350913?hash=item2884e5e5c1:g:~CwAAOSwNkpdcwRW cheers Tush Good to here from you Tush. Keep up with the videos. But know you’ve been busy working. H Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david ferry Posted September 24, 2019 Report Share Posted September 24, 2019 5 hours ago, M. Pied Lourd said: https://www.ebay.com/itm/Triumph-TR3-Alloy-Shift-Knob-And-Brake-Handle-Grip-Set-Period-Correct/174028350913?hash=item2884e5e5c1:g:~CwAAOSwNkpdcwRW cheers Tush And soon to be on sale in the U.K. I believe. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
ianc Posted September 24, 2019 Report Share Posted September 24, 2019 My TR2, which I owned from 1964 to 1969, had been fitted with an alloy gear knob by the PO - it made for very easy and rapid gear changes, especially 2nd to 3rd, when I could just whack it diagonally across. My TR4 requires a much more deliberate, 3-step action - but it does have synchro on 1st, which is useful. Ian Cornish Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Hamish Posted September 26, 2019 Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 Would this fit ? CLASSIC ROVER AUSTIN MINI PEAR SHAPED POLISHED ALLOY CHROME SCREW ON GEAR KNOB https://rover.ebay.com/rover/0/0/0?mpre=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ebay.co.uk%2Fulk%2Fitm%2F323549317283 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
david ferry Posted September 26, 2019 Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 I can’t remember the TR gearstick thread size but I’m pretty sure the mini one is different. My more helpful answer is that I believe that the aluminium gear knobs, from the same manufacturer as the handbrake lever, will also soon be available in the UK. This information is direct from the manufacturers mouth. David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie D Posted September 26, 2019 Report Share Posted September 26, 2019 I find a chrome plated doorknob works just as well. Charlie. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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