{"product_id":"vw-t5-handbrake-adapter-only","title":"VW T5 Handbrake Adapter Only – Relocation Bracket for Swivel Seat","description":"\u003ch2\u003eVW T5 Handbrake Adapter Only – Relocation Bracket for Swivel Seat\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"568\" data-end=\"1121\"\u003eThe \u003cstrong data-start=\"572\" data-end=\"604\"\u003eVW T5 Handbrake Adapter Only\u003c\/strong\u003e is a simple but essential bracket designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"652\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eVW Transporter T5 campervan conversions\u003c\/strong\u003e where the \u003cstrong data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"757\"\u003edriver’s seat will be fitted with a swivel base\u003c\/strong\u003e. Without relocating the handbrake, the standard handbrake lever can \u003cstrong data-start=\"826\" data-end=\"857\"\u003einterfere with the rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e of the seat and prevent it from turning smoothly into the living area. This adapter relocates or lowers the handbrake so it \u003cstrong data-start=\"982\" data-end=\"1010\"\u003eclears the swivel motion\u003c\/strong\u003e, letting you make full use of a swivel seat conversion without snagging. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1123\" data-end=\"1126\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1128\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1131\" data-end=\"1159\"\u003eWhy Choose This Adapter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1161\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1163\" data-end=\"1302\"\u003e🔧 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1166\" data-end=\"1197\"\u003eEnables Swivel Seat Fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e – Prevents the factory handbrake from obstructing seat rotation. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1303\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1490\"\u003e🔩 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1308\" data-end=\"1336\"\u003eVehicle-Specific Bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e – Designed specifically to suit \u003cstrong data-start=\"1369\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eVW Transporter T5 (right-hand-drive)\u003c\/strong\u003e vehicles popular for camper conversions. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1493\" data-end=\"1648\"\u003e🛠 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1496\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eSimple Fitment\u003c\/strong\u003e – Often installs with existing handbrake and chassis fixings; no major modification required. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1649\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1651\" data-end=\"1851\"\u003e🚐 \u003cstrong data-start=\"1654\" data-end=\"1694\"\u003eSupports Cab-to-Living Space Layouts\u003c\/strong\u003e – Helps convert your cab seat into interior seating with full 360° rotation when paired with a compatible swivel base. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1853\" data-end=\"1856\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1858\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1861\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003eKey Features \u0026amp; Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"TyagGW_tableContainer\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"group TyagGW_tableWrapper flex flex-col-reverse w-fit\" tabindex=\"-1\"\u003e\n\u003ctable data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"2724\" class=\"w-fit min-w-(--thread-content-width)\"\u003e\n\u003cthead data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1923\"\u003e\n\u003cth data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1906\" data-col-size=\"sm\" 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data-end=\"2100\"\u003eProduct Type\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2101\" data-end=\"2179\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eHandbrake relocation\/adapter bracket \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2298\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2180\" data-end=\"2194\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2182\" data-end=\"2193\"\u003ePurpose\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2194\" data-end=\"2298\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eAllows driver’s seat to rotate freely when using a swivel base \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2398\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2299\" data-end=\"2313\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2301\" data-end=\"2312\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2313\" data-end=\"2398\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eHandbrake only (no swivel plate included) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2519\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2414\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2401\" data-end=\"2413\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2414\" data-end=\"2519\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eSteel\/metal bracket construction (typical for these adapters) \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2592\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2543\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2522\" data-end=\"2542\"\u003eWeight (Approx.)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2543\" data-end=\"2592\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"2545\" data-end=\"2557\"\u003e~0.20 kg\u003c\/strong\u003e (lightweight relocation bracket)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2724\"\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2593\" data-end=\"2612\" data-col-size=\"sm\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2595\" data-end=\"2611\"\u003eCompatiblity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd data-start=\"2612\" data-end=\"2724\" data-col-size=\"md\"\u003eWorks with most swivel seat bases for VW T5 when used on driver side \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2726\" data-end=\"2729\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2731\" data-end=\"2753\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2734\" data-end=\"2753\"\u003eWhat’s Included\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2994\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2755\" data-end=\"2994\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2757\" data-end=\"2994\"\u003e1 × \u003cstrong data-start=\"2761\" data-end=\"2796\"\u003eVW T5 handbrake adapter bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"2796\" data-end=\"2799\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"2799\" data-end=\"2954\"\u003e(Handbrake lever itself and swivel base are \u003cstrong data-start=\"2844\" data-end=\"2851\"\u003enot\u003c\/strong\u003e included – this product simply relocates the existing handbrake to clear a swivel seat installation.)\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2996\" data-end=\"2999\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3001\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3004\" data-end=\"3020\"\u003eHow It Works\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003col data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3430\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3022\" data-end=\"3108\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3108\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3025\" data-end=\"3106\"\u003eRemove the original handbrake bracket or inspect the existing mounting point.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3109\" data-end=\"3246\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3246\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3112\" data-end=\"3143\"\u003eInstall the adapter bracket\u003c\/strong\u003e in place of or in front of the standard mount so the handbrake lever sits lower or slightly forward.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3247\" data-end=\"3302\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3302\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3250\" data-end=\"3284\"\u003eRe-fit the handbrake mechanism\u003c\/strong\u003e to the adapter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3303\" data-end=\"3430\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3306\" data-end=\"3430\"\u003eWith the handbrake relocated, any \u003cstrong data-start=\"3340\" data-end=\"3385\"\u003eswivel base mounted seat can rotate fully\u003c\/strong\u003e toward the living area without interference.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3432\" data-end=\"3664\"\u003eThis type of adapter is most commonly used when \u003cstrong data-start=\"3480\" data-end=\"3526\"\u003efitting a swivel base to the driver’s seat\u003c\/strong\u003e in a camper conversion — without it the lever’s position often blocks rotation or causes binding. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3666\" data-end=\"3669\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3671\" data-end=\"3690\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3674\" data-end=\"3690\"\u003eWho It’s For\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3931\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3692\" data-end=\"3763\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3694\" data-end=\"3763\"\u003eDIY campervan converters working on \u003cstrong data-start=\"3730\" data-end=\"3761\"\u003eVW Transporter T5 interiors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3764\" data-end=\"3825\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3766\" data-end=\"3825\"\u003eOwners adding a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3782\" data-end=\"3823\"\u003eswivel seat base to the driver’s side\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"3826\" data-end=\"3931\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"3828\" data-end=\"3931\"\u003eCamper builders who want a \u003cstrong data-start=\"3855\" data-end=\"3892\"\u003eclean, trouble-free seat rotation\u003c\/strong\u003e without modifying the handbrake itself\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"3933\" data-end=\"3936\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"3938\" data-end=\"3966\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"3941\" data-end=\"3966\"\u003eWhy Buy This 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