Audi R8 Gen 1 4.2 Hand Brake Lever Grab 420711305

Audi R8 Gen 1 4.2 Hand Brake Lever Grab is an original component from the Hand brake levers group, designed for use in the first-generation Audi R8 sports model with a 4.2 engine. This is a factory Audi part that allows for maintaining the structural integrity of the parking brake system and interior aesthetics in accordance with the manufacturer's standards.

Specifications and technical data

• SKU: 420711305A
• Mark: Audi
• Condition: Used
• OEM Part Number: 420711305A
• Substitutable numbers: 420711305A, 420 711 305 A
• Part type: Handbrake Lever
• Category: Handbrake Levers

Purpose and function in the braking system

The offered hand brake lever is a control element for the mechanical parking brake in the first-generation Audi R8 with a 4.2 unit. It is responsible for transferring force from the driver's hand to the brake cables, ensuring the parking brake is securely engaged when parked or stopped on inclines. Using the original lever allows for maintaining the correct operating geometry of the mechanism, which translates into predictable hand brake performance and ease of operation.

Advantages of using an original Audi hand brake lever

Choosing a factory hand brake lever for the Audi R8 4.2 provides a number of practical benefits:

• Full structural compatibility with the parking brake system intended by the manufacturer.
• Properly selected mechanism operating characteristics, ensuring repeatable engagement and release of the brake.
• Consistent fit with the center console and other vehicle interior elements.
• The ability to restore factory functionality after damage or wear of the previous lever.

By using an original component, you gain the certainty that the hand brake system will operate as intended for the Audi R8 sports model, without the need for modifications or fitting aftermarket replacements.

Product characteristics and condition

The lever comes from disassembly and is offered as a used original Audi component. This type of part is particularly attractive to users who want to keep their car in a configuration close to the factory state while looking for a cost-effective solution. A used hand brake lever allows for maintaining the original design of the mechanism, which is especially important in the case of sports vehicles, where the precision of system operation is of great importance.

Use in Audi R8 service and restoration

The element will work well both for standard parking brake system repairs and for more extensive interior restoration work on the first-generation Audi R8. It can be used in situations where the existing lever has suffered mechanical damage, operational wear, or has been replaced with a non-factory substitute that does not meet the user's expectations. Using the original lever allows for restoring the proper operation of the hand brake and maintaining the consistent, factory character of the cockpit.

If you are planning a comprehensive repair or upgrade of the braking zone in your Audi and need other elements from the same group, such as handles, mechanisms, or covers, check the available parts in the Audi Hand brake levers category.

Practical information for users and workshops

The hand brake lever for the first-generation Audi R8 4.2 is a suitable choice for both individual users and professional workshops specializing in the Audi brand. Its original origin facilitates identification and selection of the part, and also shortens assembly time, as the element is designed to work with the factory parking brake mechanism. This is a particularly beneficial solution when servicing sports cars, where precision of operation and maintaining the original vehicle specification count.

If you are considering a wider range of work using parts from disassembly and want to better understand the possibilities offered by used body and equipment components, it is worth reading the article Replacing body parts with used ones – can body parts from disassembly look like new?, which discusses the practical aspects of using used parts in popular brands, including Audi.