This product is handmade in Europe and can take up to eight weeks to arrive. No returns or exchanges accepted.
What This Is
A custom-sewn leather e-brake boot for your 1988-94 Volkswagen Passat B3. It replaces the factory boot and installs on your factory frame or trim. It is not a complete e-brake assembly.
What's Included
- Included: 1 leather e-brake boot, cut and sewn to order.
- Not included: e-brake handle, trim or hardware. You reuse your factory parts.
Before You Order
- Fits 1988-94 Volkswagen Passat B3.
- It's made to order, so it can take up to 8 weeks to arrive and can't be returned or exchanged. Please double-check your year, fitment, and colors before ordering.
- International shipping: every piece ships from Poland, so a $15 international shipping charge applies to each item at checkout.
Installation
Difficulty: Moderate | Tools: screwdrivers, basic hand tools, glue or a stapler depending on your frame
You'll remove the e-brake trim, move the new boot onto your factory frame, and reinstall.
Preparation
▼ Click to Open / Close Step-by-Step Installation Guide (7 Steps)
Step 1. Pull the elastic so that the bottom of the boot comes off the bottom trim. Remove shift knob, by turning counter-clockwise. It comes off pretty easily if it's been removed before, if not, you might want to wrap it with a towel to protect it from scratching and use vice-grips to increase your leverage. The shift knob is attached to the old boot with a rubber band.
Step 2. You need to disassemble the shift knob from the old boot. Here's how to do it.
Step 3. Turn the old boot inside, out and from then it's obvious how to accomplish this. Remove the band that holds the boot and knob together. 4. Slide the shift knob into the new boot.
Step 4. Pull the boot down your hand thus turning it inside-out. Get a zip-tie and use it to secure the shift knob to the boot.
Step 5. Once you have it reassembled, reinstall the shift knob. 7. Slide the boot down, extend the elastic and re-install it on the bottom trim. You're done!
Step 6. If you squeeze and pull the e-brake boot's bottom half, the trim it's mounted to will pop out of the center console. You'll be able to pull the boot off the brake handle then if you remove the trim piece (plastic ring) around the e-brake release button - which can be just popped off with a tiny flat screwdriver.
Step 7. Mount the new boot in place of the old one, by re-using the staples or replacing them with glue and reinstall.
Leather care: apply a leather conditioner with UV protection every 4-6 weeks to keep it from drying out and cracking.
Options & Pricing
Choose your material, colors, and stitching color in the options above. Add-on prices are added in the cart.
Material
- Regular Leather
- Perforated Leather
- Faux Alcantara
- Carbon Fiber Vinyl
Two-tone: choose a second color in the options above.
Style
- Quadruple Thread +$9
Quadruple stitching color applies to the outer lines of thread.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Is my personal information kept private? Is it safe to use my credit card?
A: Yes, your personal information is kept private and it is safe to use your credit card.
Q: How much will shipping cost?
A: Unfortunately, the cost of shipping is a real expense. Our goal is to minimize your shipping costs. Shipping is calculated at checkout based on the items in your cart and will be displayed prior to you placing an order. Please note that oversized items may be subject to additional charges, which will be noted on the product page.
Q: How do I track my order?
A: Once your order ships, you will receive a tracking notification via email.
Q: Can someone outside of the United States place an order?
A: Yes, we are happy to provide worldwide service for our customers. Your shipping charges will be calculated during the checkout process. Customs and duty fees are the responsibility of the buyer.