Wooden handbrake lever, nussbaum — a genuine BMW part, number 34 41 2 493 972. The number stamped on the part is 34412493972; BMW's catalog files it under the short number 2493972. You will find it on our Brakes shelf, under Parking brake.
It fits the E36 compact (318ti, 1995–1999), with the M42 or M44 engines — and the European-market versions.
BMW draws it on 2 diagrams, among them Handbrake lever (34_0410) and Individual handbrake lever w/wood handle (91_1398). It weighs about 826 g (1.8 lb).
We have not had one on the shelf yet. Request it and we will tell you when one comes off a car.
