Change Car Handbrake Cable Mercedes-Benz CLS
Change Car Handbrake Cable
| Estimated time | 0h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50£ |
| Difficulty | Very easy |
| Check the parking brake* | 0h30 |
| Adjust the parking brake | 0h45–1h30 |
| Check the brake pedal travel | 0h30 |
| Check the parking brake shoes* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the left parking brake cable | 2h30–3h00 |
| Renew the left parking brake cable | 2h30–3h00 |
| Remove/refit the right parking brake cable | 2h30–3h00 |
| Renew the right parking brake cable | 2h30–3h00 |
| Remove/refit both parking brake cables | 3h30–5h00 |
| Renew both parking brake cables | 3h30–5h00 |
| Remove/refit the front parking brake cable | 3h00–3h30 |
| Renew the front parking brake cable | 3h00–3h30 |
| 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 |
| Repair the handbrake cable* | 0h30 |
| Lubricate the parking brake cable* | 0h30 |
| Repair the parking brake lever | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake pedal assembly | 1h30–2h00 |
| Renew the parking brake pedal assembly | 1h30–2h00 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake shoes | 3h00–3h30 |
| Renew the parking brake shoes | 3h00–3h30 |
| Clean the parking brake shoes* | 0h30 |
| Mechanical parking brake* | 0h30 |
| Difficult parking brake cable removal* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the centre parking brake cable | 1h00 |
| Renew the centre parking brake cable | 1h00 |
| Renew the parking brake release lever | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake release lever | 0h30 |
| Repair the parking brake lever* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake pedal | 1h30 |
| Renew the parking brake pedal | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake cables | 1h00 |
| Renew the parking brake cables | 1h00 |
What is the function of Mercedes-Benz CLS 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 CLS 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 CLS 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 CLS 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.
3 models covered
| Model | Year Range | Engines covered | Fuel |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLS 2005-2011 | 2005-2011 | 280 Petrol (272.943), 320 CDI Diesel (642.920), 350 CDI Diesel (642.920), 350 CGi Petrol (272.985), 350, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.964), 500, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.967), 500/550 Petrol (273.960), 55 AMG V8 Kompressor Petrol (113.990), 63 AMG Petrol (156.983) | Diesel, LPG, Petrol |
| CLS 2010-2017 | 2010-2017 | 220 BlueTEC, -T Diesel (651.924), 250 BlueTEC, -4MATIC Diesel (651.924), 250 CDI BlueEFF Diesel (651.924), 350 BlueEFF Petrol (276.952), 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.858), 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.858), 350 BlueTEC Diesel (642.852), 350 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (642.858), 350 C… | Diesel, Petrol |
| CLS 2018-2023 | 2018-2023 | 300 d Diesel (654.920), 350 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (264.920), 350d, -4MATIC Diesel (656.929), 400d 4MATIC Diesel (656.929), 450 EQ Boost, -4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (256.930), 53 AMG 4MATIC 48V (MHEV),Petrol (256.930) | 48V (MHEV), Diesel, Petrol |
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