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Discussion in '456/550/575' started by hogbreth, Dec 17, 2007.

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  1. hogbreth

    hogbreth Karting

    Oct 23, 2006
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    Florida
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    John Bennett
    #1 hogbreth, Dec 17, 2007
    I need some advice. I've always had trouble with the interference between the parking brake lever and the drivers seat adjustment switch. I've solved that problem by not using the parking brake and simply leaving it in gear when I stop. The leather covered panel that holds the seat switch has seperated from the seat bolster and it looks like it was attached to the leather bolster with some type of adhesive. Has anyone had this problem? How do I re-attach it?
    Thanks
     
  2. hogbreth

    hogbreth Karting

    Oct 23, 2006
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    John Bennett
    #2 hogbreth, Dec 18, 2007
    I guess no one has ever had this happen.
     
  3. tmario

    tmario Formula Junior

    May 11, 2004
    337
    New York
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    Mario
    #3 tmario, Dec 18, 2007
    I have only had the buttons come off from interaction with the parking brake. The panel has stayed on.
     
  4. dersark_painclinic

    dersark_painclinic Formula Junior

    Mar 8, 2005
    981
    Glendale, CA
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    Lazik Der Sarkissian
    #4 dersark_painclinic, Dec 18, 2007
    When you pull the handle up to engage the parking brake presses the seat buttons, even when you try to disengage takes several attemps to turn the red light off. Very poor desiegn. If you wearing a wrist band it will scrach the leather. Try to pull up or down while pushing outward.
     
  5. Derek at FoD

    Derek at FoD Formula 3
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    Jun 10, 2004
    1,924
    Denver
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    Derek Fennig
    #5 Derek at FoD, Dec 18, 2007
    I have seen this problem a few times but I'm not sure how to fix.

    PS...check your IM :)
     
  6. alberto

    alberto Formula 3

    Aug 25, 2001
    2,404
    San Diego
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    Alberto
    #6 alberto, Dec 18, 2007
    I've got a similar problem with my 456. This problem cropped up after I had the bottom "skirt" of the seat reupholstered (which also meant removing the seat). Upon install, the panel holding the seat adjustment buttons no longer sits tight againts the leather. I push it tight, but eventually losens again just a bit. I am going to losen the bolts holding the seat down and pushing the seat towards the center and then tighten. There is likely to be a millimeter or so or play and that may just be enought to remove the rubbing. Of course the real solution is to solve the "popping" out issue of the panel with the seat adjustment button. I hope my babble makes sense.

    Alberto
     

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