Change Car Handbrake Cable Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Change Car Handbrake Cable

Very easy 0h30–2h30 ~50–250£
Estimated time 0h30–2h30
Estimated labour cost ~50–250£
Difficulty Very easy
Vehicles
C-Class 1993-2001 19
  • 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.920)
  • 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.921)
  • 200 Diesel, -T Diesel (604.915)
  • 200 Kompressor T Petrol (111.956)
  • 200, -T Petrol (111.941)
  • 200, -T Petrol (111.952)
  • 200, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.945)
  • 220 CDI, -T Diesel (611.960)
  • 220 D Diesel (604.910)
  • 220 Diesel, -T Diesel (604.910)
  • 220 Petrol (111.961)
  • 230 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.975)
  • 230, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.974)
  • 240 T Petrol (112.915)
  • 240, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.910)
  • 250 Diesel Diesel (605.910)
  • 250 Turbodiesel, -T Diesel (605.960)
  • 280 Petrol (104.941)
  • 280, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.920)
C-Class 2000-2007 28
  • 160 Kompressor Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.921)
  • 180 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, LPG LPG,Petrol (271.946)
  • 180, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.951)
  • 200 CDI, -T Diesel (611.962)
  • 200 CDI, -T Diesel (646.962)
  • 200 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (646.962)
  • 200 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (646.963)
  • 200 CGI Kompressor, -T, -Coupe Petrol (271.942)
  • 200 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.940)
  • 200 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, LPG LPG,Petrol (111.955)
  • 220 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (611.962)
  • 220 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (646.963)
  • 230 Kompressor Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.981)
  • 230 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.948)
  • 230, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.920)
  • 240 4MATIC, -T Petrol (112.916)
  • 240, -T, LPG LPG,Petrol (112.912)
  • 270 CDI, -T Diesel (612.962)
  • 280 4MATIC, T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.941)
  • 280, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.940)
  • 30 CDI AMG, -T, -Coupe Diesel (612.990)
  • 32 AMG Kompressor, -T Petrol (112.961)
  • 320 4MATIC, -T Petrol (112.953)
  • 320 CDI, -T Diesel (642.910)
  • 320, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.946)
  • 350 4MATIC, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.970)
  • 350, -T, -Coupe Petrol (272.960)
  • 55 AMG, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.988)
C-Class 2007-2014 31
  • 180 BlueEFF, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.910)
  • 180 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (651.913)
  • 180 CGi, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.820)
  • 180 Kompressor BlueEFF, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.910)
  • 180 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.952)
  • 200 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (646.812)
  • 200 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (651.913)
  • 200 CDI, -T Diesel (646.811)
  • 200 CGi, -T Petrol (271.860)
  • 200 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.950)
  • 220 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (651.912)
  • 220 CDI BlueEFF, -T, -Coupe Diesel (651.911)
  • 220 CDI, -T Diesel (646.811)
  • 230, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.921)
  • 250 CDI BlueEFF 4MATIC, -T Diesel (651.912)
  • 250 CDI BlueEFF, -T, -Coupe Diesel (651.911)
  • 250 CGi, -T, -Coupe Petrol (271.860)
  • 280 4MATIC Petrol (272.948)
  • 280, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.947)
  • 300 CDI 4MATIC, -T Diesel (642.832)
  • 320 CDI 4MATIC, -T Diesel (642.961)
  • 320 CDI, -T Diesel (642.960)
  • 350 4MATIC Petrol (272.971)
  • 350 CDI, -T Diesel (642.830)
  • 350 CGI, -T Petrol (272.982)
  • 350, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (276.957)
  • 350, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.961)
  • 63 AMG "Black Series" Petrol (156.985)
  • 63 AMG, -T, -Coupe Petrol (156.985)
  • 63 AMG, -T, -Coupe Petrol (156.985)
  • 63 AMG, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (156.985)
C-Class 2014-2022 26
  • 160 Petrol (264.915)
  • 160, -T Petrol (274.910)
  • 180 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (626.951 (R9M))
  • 180 D Diesel (654.916)
  • 180 Petrol (264.915)
  • 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.910)
  • 200 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (626.951 (R9M))
  • 200 CDI Diesel (651.921)
  • 200 D Diesel (654.916)
  • 200 D Diesel (654.920)
  • 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC Petrol (264.915)
  • 200, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (274.920)
  • 220 BlueTEC, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (651.921)
  • 220 D, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (654.920)
  • 220 D, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (654.920)
  • 250 BlueTEC, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (651.921)
  • 250, -T Petrol (274.920)
  • 300 d, -4MATIC Diesel (654.920)
  • 300 EQ Boost, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (264.920)
  • 300 Petrol (274.920)
  • 350 E (Plug-in Hybrid) Electricity,Petrol (274.920)
  • 400 4MATIC Petrol (276.823)
  • 43 AMG 4MATIC Petrol (276.823)
  • 450 / 43 AMG 4MATIC Petrol (276.823)
  • 63 AMG Petrol (177.980)
  • 63 AMG S Petrol (177.980)
C-Class 2021-2025 8
  • 180 EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Petrol (254.915)
  • 200 d EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820)
  • 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (254.915)
  • 220 d EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820)
  • 300 d EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820)
  • 300 e Electricity,Petrol (254.920)
  • 300 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (254.920)
  • 43 AMG 4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (139.580)
Renew the steering lock cable 2h30
Renew the parking brake lock cable 2h30
Renew both parking brake cable lines 3h00
Check the parking brake* 0h30
Adjust the parking brake 0h30–0h45
Check the brake pedal travel 0h30
Check the parking brake shoes* 0h30
Remove/refit the left parking brake cable 2h00–3h30
Renew the left parking brake cable 2h00–3h30
Remove/refit the right parking brake cable 2h00–3h30
Renew the right parking brake cable 2h00–3h30
Remove/refit both parking brake cables 3h30–5h00
Renew both parking brake cables 3h30–5h00
Remove/refit the front parking brake cable 2h30–3h30
Renew the front parking brake cable 2h30–3h30
Remove/refit the parking brake cable 1h00–2h00
Renew the parking brake cable 1h00–2h00
Check the parking brake cable* 0h30
Repair the handbrake cable* 0h30
Lubricate the parking brake cable* 0h30
Repair the parking brake lever* 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake pedal assembly 1h30–3h00
Renew the parking brake pedal assembly 1h30–3h00
Remove/refit the parking brake shoes 2h30–3h30
Renew the parking brake shoes 2h30–3h30
Clean the parking brake shoes* 0h30
Mechanical parking brake* 0h30
Difficult parking brake cable removal* 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake lever rubber handle 0h30
Renew the parking brake lever rubber handle 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake lever 0h30–1h30
Renew the parking brake lever 0h30–1h30
Repair the parking brake lever 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake pedal 1h30–2h00
Renew the parking brake pedal 1h30–2h00
Mechanical parking brake 0h30–0h30
Check the parking brake cable 0h30
Remove/refit the centre parking brake cable 1h30
Renew the centre parking brake cable 1h30
Renew the parking brake release lever 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake release lever 0h30
Adjust the parking brake* 1h00
Remove/refit the parking brake lever gaiter 0h30
Renew the parking brake lever gaiter 0h30

What is the function of Mercedes-Benz C-Class handbrake cables?

The handbrake cables transmit the force exerted on the lever (or pedal) to the rear brakes. The handbrake (parking brake) immobilises the vehicle when parked, even on steep slopes. It also serves as an emergency brake in the event of main braking circuit failure.

Does my Mercedes-Benz C-Class have handbrake cables?

Some vehicles have a handbrake with a lever and cables (entry-level models and those over 5 years old). Other vehicles have an electric parking brake operated via a button. Vehicles with electric parking brakes do not have conventional handbrake cables.

When should you change the Mercedes-Benz C-Class handbrake cables?

Replace if: the handbrake lever travel is excessive despite adjustment, the cable is frayed or corroded, the cable outer sheath is split, or the cable has seized (common in vehicles not driven regularly). Also replace if the vehicle rolls on a slope with the handbrake fully applied.

Is it difficult to change Mercedes-Benz C-Class handbrake cables?

Difficulty level 1/5: very easy. Key steps: release the handbrake, raise and support the vehicle, disconnect the cable from the brake mechanism at the wheel end, disconnect from the handbrake lever, feed the new cable through the same route, reconnect at both ends, adjust tension so the lever locks at 4–7 clicks, test on a slope.

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5 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
C-Class 1993-2001 1993-2001 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.920), 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.921), 200 Diesel, -T Diesel (604.915), 200 Kompressor T Petrol (111.956), 200, -T Petrol (111.941), 200, -T Petrol (111.952), 200, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.945), 220 CDI, -T Diesel (611.960), 220 D Diesel (604.910… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
C-Class 2000-2007 2000-2007 160 Kompressor Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.921), 180 Kompressor, -T, -Coupe, LPG LPG,Petrol (271.946), 180, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.951), 200 CDI, -T Diesel (611.962), 200 CDI, -T Diesel (611.962), 200 CDI, -T Diesel (646.962), 200 CDI, -T, -Coupe Diesel (646.962), 200 … Diesel, LPG, Petrol
C-Class 2007-2014 2007-2014 180 BlueEFF, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.910), 180 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (651.913), 180 CGi, -T, -Coupe, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.820), 180 Kompressor BlueEFF, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.910), 180 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.952), 200 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (646.812), 200 CDI BlueEFF, … Diesel, LPG, Petrol
C-Class 2014-2022 2014-2022 160 Petrol (264.915), 160, -T Petrol (274.910), 180 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (626.951 (R9M)), 180 D Diesel (654.916), 180 Petrol (264.915), 180, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.910), 200 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (626.951 (R9M)), 200 CDI Diesel (651.921), 200 D Diesel (654.916), 200 D Diesel (654.9… Diesel, Electricity, LPG, Petrol
C-Class 2021-2025 2021-2025 180 EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Petrol (254.915), 200 d EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820), 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (254.915), 220 d EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820), 300 d EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Diesel (654.820), 300 e Electricity,Petrol (254.920), … 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol

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