The handbrake button becoming stuck in place or falling out, resulting in the handbrake becoming in operable and being stuck in the upright or downward position. The main Vauxhall dealers will say you will need the whole handbrake unit replacing as the button is not a spare part. This will cost hundreds with labour as the centre console must be removed in order to do so.
Vauxhall & Open Mokka J13 2012-2019
Part numbers affected
Handbrake lever:
95137966
95278938
42371925
Handbrake handle:
95278949
42371932
Please note there is no OE part number for the button as this part is not available separately from Vauxhall. Will fit all Mokkas within this age range regardless of interior colour or trim. It will also fit left hand drive & right hand drive vehicles.
The problem
The OE handbrake button often breaks within the
internal mechanism of the handbrake, resulting in the
handbrake not working as it should. The button’s arms
that slot into the internals of the mechanisms or the
shoulder on the bottom of the button can often snap
resulting in the button becoming lodged in place and
unable to press in or out, or it can come loose and fall
out entirely. This is because the OE button is made of
very thin plastic and is not made to last the span of the
vehicles life.
Handbrake handle:
95278949
42371932
Please note there is no OE part number for the button as
this part is not available separately from Vauxhall.
It will fit all Mokkas within this age range regardless of
interior colour or trim. It will also fit left hand drive & right hand drive vehicles
Vehicles affected Vauxhall & Opel Mokka J13 2012-2019
Step 1: Removing the Old Button
Remove the old button (if it hasn’t fallen out) by using a flat-head screw driver or pick. Gently push it down the side of
the button and lever it out of place.
Step 2: Fitting the New Button
At a 45-degree angle, ,t the new button. Making sure
the back shoulder of the button is ,tted underneath the
plastic housing on the handbrake. Slot the arms into the
two holes either side of the spring and ,firmly press in.
You can then test the function of the button.