Ideas for replacing the rubber p/brake 'seal'?

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I bought one from LRS and now that the console and old rubber are out, I'm not sure how to get the new one one. I can dremel the plastic welds and pull the ring off, then put the new rubber seal on... but does anyone have a better suggestion than using weather strip adhesive? That's about the best thing I can think of to hold the new seal and the plastic ring piece on after I cut it off.

Scott

 

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Spray adhesive, two sided sticky tape.

 

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Or go to a leather boot, a la New Edge Stangs.

 

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HISSIN50 said:

Or go to a leather boot, a la New Edge Stangs.

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I thought about that, but budget limitations cramped that idea. I pulled the old rubber out, clipped the tabs I could get to, and got the retainer out. Then I cleaned it all, used weatherstrip adhesive on the rubber to plastic surfaces, and two-part quick set epoxy to bridge the openings that the factory plastic welded. We'll see how it turns out tomorrow, I left it to dry overnight.

 

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Well, turns out the weatherstrip adhesive is pretty handy stuff! It worked great, and looks a lot better than the old, torn stocker did. On a side note, is there any way to adjust the brake assembly's location side-to-side? I tried to loosen the bolts and leverage the thing over, but I didn't gain anything. It's still hitting mostly on the driver's side of the seal, so I'm sure it will tear this one up again over time.

 

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Thanks for the info on the re-seal.

Can't help on the lateral position of the lever though.............