how do you replace the parking brake release button

[21acres]

My parking brake release button has most of the silver worn off and I would like to replace it, but can't figure out how you get the bloody thing apart. Or does someone make a nice black button cover or something to go over the eye sore. You can email me at [email protected]

 

[grybrd]

Good question. The manual, on 19-27, shows the exploded parts but no specifics. Mine is in the same condition, cream colored plastic showing beneath the peeled chromed finish. It's a winter project for me so any insights will be valuable.

 

[pgilliam1]

Good luck with a cover. The button slides back into a sleeve that fits very closely. I tried cuting a sewing thimble which fit perfectly over the button but would not slide into the sleeve. Back to the drawing board.

 

[NSX-Files]

It unscrews. Since it's soft plastic you will ruin the chrome if you use pliers. But if it's already ruined no big deal. SOS sells metal replacements.

 

[drew]

clicking the search button reveals the following:

http://www.nsxprime.com/forums/showthread.php?t=110399

 

[pgilliam1]

DOH! I tried to unscrew it but it was too tight and felt like I was going to break it so I stopped :redface:. I wonder how black fingernail polish would look ?

 

[grybrd]

Thanks to all who contributed information. It really is an unsightly blemish that I now know how to remediate. :smile:

 

[Racerxjling]

I have the SOS button and it looks great.

Jeff

 

[grybrd]

10 minutes and $4.78 plus tax from the Acura dealer.
I used a piece of clear vinyl hose to protect the new button as it does take pliers to screw it down. Tis a lovely thing, especially after living with that damaged one since I bought the car in March.
Thanks for the informative posts.

 

[NSX2398]

I wish this thread had happened several years ago! Anyway, I couldn't figure out how to get it off so on mine I just peeled the rest of the chrome off and painted it black with my touch up paint (my car is black) to match the e-brake. It has been a couple of years and has stood up well. Wasn't trying to go cheap .. just trying to make it look better.

 

[grybrd]

I wish this thread had happened several years ago! Anyway, I couldn't figure out how to get it off so on mine I just peeled the rest of the chrome off and painted it black with my touch up paint (my car is black) to match the e-brake. It has been a couple of years and has stood up well. Wasn't trying to go cheap .. just trying to make it look better.

Not too late to do it now

 

[OLDMNSX]

It unscrews off of the rod that releases the lock. I replaced mine with a nice machined stainless steel one from Science of Speed.

http://www.scienceofspeed.com/produ...ucts/NSX/ScienceofSpeed/billet_ebrake_button/

Wrap the new one masking tape and then use care not to mark it when you tighten it with a pair of pliers.

Brad