PeterH Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 The rubber gaiter round the handbrake has completely split (Mk3 Spitfire). Its not very old but its made of the awful modern rubber. It there a better alternative, perhasps vinyl or similar ? I've searched the usual suspects but can't find anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FITS-TRIUMPH-HERALD-VITESSE-black-stitch-LEATHER-HANDBRAKE-GAITER/351002132013 Can't find anything in uprated rubber or even silicone, but this is in black leather so might be an improvement. You can also have the stitching in a variety of colours, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterH Posted May 22, 2020 Author Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Cheers Colin. That looks a big improvement. Matches the gear lever gaiter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adrian Cooper Posted May 22, 2020 Report Share Posted May 22, 2020 Or this on Car Builder Solutions https://www.carbuilder.com/uk/black-leather-handbrake-gaiter which is cheaper. They have another one which has flashier chrome trim too. Adran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterH Posted October 1, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 I know this goes back a while, but I've finally got round to fitting the https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/FITS-TRIUMPH-HERALD-VITESSE-black-stitch-LEATHER-HANDBRAKE-GAITER/351002132013 Needed inspiration to to take seats and carpet out and it was a wet day. Very pleased with the result. Thanks Colin for the link. I've let the supplier know they ought to add Mk1, 2 and 3 Spitfire to their listing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 1, 2020 Report Share Posted October 1, 2020 Oooohhhh nice!! Must add one to my Xmas present list. Thanks for letting me see how they look when fitted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 I replaced mine with modern rubber and wasn't impressed. Christmas present list started Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin Lindsay Posted October 2, 2020 Report Share Posted October 2, 2020 Just went ahead and ordered one of those nice leather versions with red stitching and a rectangular plastic insert round the bottom... I'm getting ahead of myself as at present there's no rear tub to even fit a handbrake to... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PeterH Posted October 3, 2020 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2020 My Christmas present list now includes one for the Mini ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Badwolf Posted October 4, 2020 Report Share Posted October 4, 2020 My Christmas list includes an entire set of leather interior trim. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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