HK1837, I have removed the centre consol to check the brackets. They appear to be factory fitted by the way they are attached to the floor, but they are not covered in red paint. They are painted in the same paint as the floor below the seats and the floor in the back part of the van. The paint has only been applied very thinly / lightly though. Also in response to your earlier question, yes the van does have drum brakes on the front.