Change Car Handbrake Cable Mercedes-Benz M

Change Car Handbrake Cable

Very easy 0h30 ~50£
Estimated time 0h30
Estimated labour cost ~50£
Difficulty Very easy
Check the parking brake* 0h30
Adjust the parking brake 0h30–1h00
Check the brake pedal travel 0h30
Check the parking brake shoes* 0h30
Remove/refit the left parking brake cable 2h30
Renew the left parking brake cable 2h30
Remove/refit the right parking brake cable 2h30
Renew the right parking brake cable 2h30
Remove/refit both parking brake cables 4h00–5h00
Renew both parking brake cables 4h00–5h00
Remove/refit the front parking brake cable 2h00–2h30
Renew the front parking brake cable 2h00–2h30
Remove/refit the rear parking brake cable 3h00–4h00
Renew the rear parking brake cable 3h00–4h00
Remove/refit the parking brake cable 0h45–1h00
Renew the parking brake cable 0h45–1h00
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 1h00–1h30
Renew the parking brake pedal assembly 1h00–1h30
Remove/refit the parking brake pedal 0h30
Renew the parking brake pedal 0h30
Remove/refit the parking brake shoes 3h00–4h00
Renew the parking brake shoes 3h00–4h00
Clean the parking brake shoes* 0h30
Mechanical parking brake* 0h30
Difficult parking brake cable removal* 0h30
Check the parking brake cable* 0h30
Mechanical parking brake 0h30

What is the function of Mercedes-Benz M 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 M 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 M 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 M 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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3 models covered

Model Year Range Engines covered Fuel
M 1998-2005 1998-2005 230 Petrol (111.977), 270 CDI Diesel (612.963), 320, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.942), 350, -LPG LPG,Petrol (112.970), 400 CDI Diesel (628.963), 430, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.942), 500, -4MATIC, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.965), 55 AMG, -LPG LPG,Petrol (113.981) Diesel, LPG, Petrol
M 2005-2011 2005-2011 280 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (642.940), 300 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (642.820), 320 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (642.940), 350 4MATIC, -LPG LPG,Petrol (272.967), 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.820), 350 CDI BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.820), 420 CDI 4MATIC Diesel (629.912), 500 4MATIC, -LPG LPG,Petrol (1… Diesel, LPG, Petrol
M 2011-2015 2011-2015 250 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (651.960), 300 4MATIC Petrol (276.955), 350 4MATIC Petrol (276.955), 350 BlueTEC 4MATIC Diesel (642.826), 400 4MATIC Petrol (276.821), 500/550 4MATIC Petrol (278.928), 63 AMG Petrol (157.982), 63 AMG Petrol (157.982) Diesel, Petrol

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