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How to Replace the Brake Button on the Alfa Romeo 147?

Model: Alfa Romeo 147 MK 1 - Years 2000-2010
Part: Parking brake

This video shows how to replace the handbrake lever button. The car used for this clip is an Alfa Romeo 147, but the same procedure applies to the Alfa Romeo GT and all other models with a handbrake of the same design. As seen in the video, the handbrake button is snap-fitted, so simply pull it off with a bit of force while pulling it upwards. To install the new button, just position it in its housing and press to snap it in place.

Updated on 7 August 2026 by ScegliAuto

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