Change Car Handbrake Cable Mercedes-Benz E-Class

Change Car Handbrake Cable

Very easy 0h30–2h30 ~50–250£
Estimated time 0h30–2h30
Estimated labour cost ~50–250£
Difficulty Very easy
Check the parking brake* 0h30
Adjust the parking brake 0h30–1h30
Check the brake pedal travel 0h30
Check the parking brake shoes* 0h30
Remove/refit the left parking brake cable 2h30–3h30
Renew the left parking brake cable 2h30–3h30
Remove/refit the right parking brake cable 2h30–3h30
Renew the right parking brake cable 2h30–3h30
Remove/refit both parking brake cables 3h30–7h00
Renew both parking brake cables 3h30–7h00
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 shoes 3h00–5h00
Renew the parking brake shoes 3h00–5h00
Clean the parking brake shoes* 0h30
Mechanical parking brake* 0h30
Difficult parking brake cable removal* 0h30
Adjust the parking brake (follow-up work) 0h30
Remove/refit the front parking brake cable 3h00–4h00
Renew the front parking brake cable 3h00–4h00
Make parking brake compensator functional 0h30
Renew the parking brake release lever 0h30–1h30
Remove/refit the parking brake release lever 0h30–1h30
Repair the parking brake lever 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake pedal assembly 1h30–2h30
Renew the parking brake pedal assembly 1h30–2h30
Clean the parking brake shoes 0h30
Renew the steering lock cable 2h30
Renew the parking brake lock cable 2h00
Renew both parking brake cable lines 2h30
Remove/refit the rear parking brake cable 6h00
Renew the rear parking brake cable 6h00
Remove/refit the parking brake cable 1h00–3h30
Renew the parking brake cable 1h00–3h30
Check the parking brake cable* 0h30
Remove/refit the centre parking brake cable 1h00–2h00
Renew the centre parking brake cable 1h00–2h00
Remove/refit the parking brake pedal 1h30
Renew the parking brake pedal 1h30
Mechanical parking brake 0h30

What is the function of Mercedes-Benz E-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 E-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 E-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 E-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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7 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
E-Class 1984-1996 1984-1996 200 CE Petrol (102.963), 200 D, -TD Diesel (601.912), 200 E, -TE Petrol (102.963), 200, -T Petrol (102.922), 230 CE Petrol (102.982), 230 E, -TE Petrol (102.982), 250 / 300 D TURBODIESEL, -TD Diesel (602.962), 250 D, -TD Diesel (602.912), 260 E 4MATIC Petrol (103.943), 280/300 E… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
E-Class 1996-2002 1996-2002 200, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.957), 240, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.914) LPG, Petrol
E-Class 2002-2009 2002-2009 200 CDI Diesel (646.820), 200 CDI Diesel (646.951), 200 CDI Diesel (646.951), 200 CDI, -T Diesel (646.821), 200 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.941), 200 Kompressor, -T, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.956), 200 NGT CNG,Petrol (271.956), 220 CDI, -T Diesel (646.821), 220 CDI, -T Diese… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
E-Class 2009-2016 2009-2016 200 CDI BlueEFF, BlueTEC, -T Diesel (651.925), 200 CGI BlueEFF, -T, -L Petrol (271.860), 200 CGi, -LPG LPG,Petrol (274.920), 200 NGT BlueEFF CNG,Petrol (271.958), 200 NGT CNG,Petrol (274.920), 220 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (651.924), 220 CDI BlueEFF, -T Diesel (651.924), 250 BlueEFF Pe… CNG, Diesel, LPG, Petrol
E-Class 2016-2023 2016-2023 180 Petrol (264.915), 180 Petrol (274.910), 200 D Diesel (654.920), 200 d, -T Diesel (654.916), 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920), 200, -4MATIC, -T Petrol (274.920), 220 d, -4MATIC Diesel (654.920), 220 D, -4MATIC, -T Diesel (654.920), 250, -T Petrol (274.920), 3… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Electricity, Petrol
E-Class Coupe/Cabrio 2009-2016 2009-2016 200 CGi BlueEFF Petrol (274.920), 220 CDI Diesel (651.911), 250 BlueTEC Diesel (651.911), 250 CDI Diesel (651.911), 250 Petrol (274.920), 300 BlueEFF Petrol (276.957), 320 Petrol (276.820), 350 BlueTEC Diesel (642.838), 350 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (642.838), 350 CDI Diesel (642.836),… Diesel, Petrol
E-Class Coupe/Cabrio 2017-2022 2017-2022 200 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920), 200, -4MATIC Petrol (274.920), 220 D Diesel (654.920), 220 d, -4MATIC Diesel (654.920), 300 d Diesel (654.920), 300 Petrol (274.920), 300, EQ Boost 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920), 350 d 4MATIC Diesel (642.873), 350 d Diesel (656.92… 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol

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