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Old May 28, 2011 | 03:31 AM
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So I'm currently looking for an 04-06 LS with just the right color combination and options and it seems every car I look at has an E-Brake handle that is just a shade or two off from the rest of the interior. Has anyone else noticed this and why is this the case???
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Old May 28, 2011 | 03:49 AM
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Um, what brand and model car are you referring to? My Lexus LS430 parking brake is set by a pedal, not a handle. I had to learn not to accidentally push it when entering the car. The only "E-Brake handle" is a black release which matches the color of the lower dash.
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Old May 28, 2011 | 04:18 AM
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The release handle is not a good color match in the cashmere/ecru interiors. All I've seen are like this. Even my LS400 with the light interior (they called it ivory, but it's really more like cashmere) is the same way.

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Old May 28, 2011 | 04:39 AM
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Ahh, now the question makes sense. I was trying to come up with a mental image of a LS430 with a leather-covered parking brake handle between the seats.
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Old May 28, 2011 | 08:05 AM
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Interesting observation. I've had the car for 9 months now and never noticed. The brake release things are probably just mass produced plastic pieces that get stuck into interiors of similar color.
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Old May 28, 2011 | 01:14 PM
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If you're really **** then these links should make your day. You can reverse the yellowing of the ABS emergency brake release handle with some hydrogen peroxide from a store such as Sally's, some OxyClean and with a little sunshine it will be good as new.
Here and Here.
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