How do I replace a broken zip slider?
VAUDE uses premium zips from YKK and other brand name manufacturers. Nevertheless, frequent or improper use can cause the slider to become bent or expand so the teeth no longer zip together.
It only takes a few steps to replace the slider – read on to find out how.
Tools and Replacement Parts Needed
Tweezers, wire cutter, new zip slider and zip stop (Please see FAQ “How do I order spare parts)
Author
VAUDE Repair Team
Date
12.05.2016
Difficulty
Easy
Time Needed
15 minutes
Step One
Select a replacement slider and zip stop.
Step Two
Remove the zip stop at the end of the zip by prying it open with a wire cutter and pulling it away.
Step Three
Remove the broken slider.
Step Four
Insert the new slider onto the zip and use the wire cutter to press the zip stop into the position where the old stop had been.
Step Five
Pinch the zip stop together with the help of the tweezers.
Step Six
Remove the zip puller (black) from the slider and thread it onto the new slider.