Change Car Handbrake Cable Mercedes-Benz Vito
Change Car Handbrake Cable
| Estimated time | 0h30 |
|---|---|
| Estimated labour cost | ~50£ |
| Difficulty | Very easy |
| Check the parking brake* | 0h30 |
| Adjust the parking brake | 1h00–2h00 |
| 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 | 2h00–5h00 |
| Renew both parking brake cables | 2h00–5h00 |
| Remove/refit the front parking brake cable | 2h00–5h00 |
| Renew the front parking brake cable | 2h00–5h00 |
| Remove/refit the rear left parking brake cable | 2h00–3h00 |
| Renew the rear left parking brake cable | 2h00–3h00 |
| Remove/refit the rear right parking brake cable | 2h00–3h00 |
| Renew the rear right parking brake cable | 2h00–3h00 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake cable | 2h00–2h30 |
| Renew the parking brake cable | 2h00–2h30 |
| 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 | 2h30 |
| Renew the parking brake shoes | 2h30 |
| Clean the parking brake shoes* | 0h30 |
| Mechanical parking brake* | 0h30 |
| Difficult parking brake cable removal* | 0h30 |
| Check the parking brake cable* | 0h30 |
| Repair the parking brake lever* | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear left parking brake cable* | 1h30 |
| Renew the rear left parking brake cable* | 1h30 |
| Remove/refit the rear right parking brake cable* | 1h30 |
| Renew the rear right parking brake cable* | 1h30 |
| Renew the parking brake release lever | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake release lever | 0h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake cables* | 2h30 |
| Renew the parking brake cables* | 2h30 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake cables | 3h00 |
| Renew the parking brake cables | 3h00 |
| Remove/refit the parking brake lever | 0h30 |
| Renew the parking brake lever | 0h30 |
What is the function of Mercedes-Benz Vito 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 Vito 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 Vito 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 Vito 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vito 2003-2016 | 2003-2016 | 109 CDI Diesel (646.980), 109 CDI Diesel (646.983), 110 CDI Diesel (651.940), 111 CDI Diesel (646.980), 111 CDI, -4x4 Diesel (646.982), 113 CDI, -4x4 Diesel (651.940), 115 CDI Diesel (646.980), 115 CDI, -4x4 Diesel (646.982), 116 CDI, -4x4 Diesel (651.940), 119 Petrol (112.951),… | Diesel, Petrol |
| Vito 2014-2025 | 2014-2025 | 109 CDI Diesel (622.951 (R9M)), 110 CDI Diesel (622.851 (R9N)), 110 CDI Diesel (654.920), 111 CDI Diesel (622.951 (R9M)), 114 CDI Diesel (622.851 (R9N)), 114 CDI Diesel (651.950), 114 CDI Diesel (654.920), 116 CDI Diesel (651.950), 116 CDI Diesel (654.920), 119 BlueTEC Diesel (6… | Diesel |
