Change Car Handbrake Cable Mercedes-Benz CLK
Change Car Handbrake Cable
| Estimated time | 0h30–2h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50–250£ |
| Difficulty | Very easy |
| 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 |
| Adjust the parking brake (follow-up work) | 0h30 |
| Check the brake pedal travel | 0h30 |
| Carry out the parking brake basic adjustment procedure | 0h30 |
| Check the parking brake shoes* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit both parking brake cables | 3h00–5h00 |
| Remove/refit the left parking brake cable (disc brakes) (rear axle) | 2h30 |
| Renew the left parking brake cable (disc brakes) (rear axle) | 2h30 |
| Remove/refit the right parking brake cable (disc brakes) (rear axle) | 2h30 |
| Renew the right parking brake cable (disc brakes) (rear axle) | 2h30 |
| Remove/refit both parking brake cables (brake discs) (rear axle) | 4h00 |
| Renew both parking brake cables (disc brakes) (rear axle) | 4h00 |
| Remove/refit the front parking brake cable | 2h30–5h00 |
| Renew the front parking brake cable | 2h30–5h00 |
| Make parking brake compensator functional | 0h45 |
| Renew the parking brake release lever | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake release lever | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake cable | 1h30–2h00 |
| Renew the parking brake cable | 1h30–2h00 |
| Renew both parking brake cables (follow-up work) | 0h45 |
| 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 | 2h00–3h00 |
| Renew the parking brake pedal assembly | 2h00–3h00 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake shoes | 3h30 |
| Renew the parking brake shoes | 3h30 |
| Clean the parking brake shoes | 0h30 |
| Mechanical parking brake* | 0h30 |
| Difficult parking brake cable removal* | 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 |
| Renew both parking brake cables | 4h00–5h00 |
| Check the parking brake cable* | 0h30 |
| Repair the parking brake lever* | 0h30 |
| Clean the parking brake shoes* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake lever rubber handle | 0h30 |
| Renew the parking brake lever rubber handle | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake lever | 1h30 |
| Renew the parking brake lever | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake pedal | 2h00 |
| Renew the parking brake pedal | 2h00 |
| Mechanical parking brake | 0h30 |
What is the function of Mercedes-Benz CLK 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 CLK 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 CLK 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 CLK 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.
2 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLK 1997-2002 | 1997-2002 | 200 Kompressor Cabriolet, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.956), 200 Kompressor, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.956), 230 Kompressor Cabriolet, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.982), 230 Kompressor, -LPG LPG,Petrol (111.982), 55 AMG Cabriolet Petrol (113.984) | LPG, Petrol |
| CLK 2002-2009 | 2002-2009 | 200 Kompressor Petrol (271.942), 200 Kompressor, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.940), 200 Kompressor, -LPG LPG,Petrol (271.955), 220 CDI Diesel (646.963), 220 CDI Diesel (646.966), 240, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.912), 270 CDI Diesel (612.967), 280, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.940), 320 CDI Diesel (64… | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
