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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 02:32 PM
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Emergency brake problem?
Just this past weekend, I stopped hearing/feeling the ratchet clicking when I depress the pedal. It still holds at the end, releases with the hand level and seems to work but, perhaps, not as firmly.

Has anyone experienced this? Suggestions?

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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 05:53 PM
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Wow, same thing happened to my 02 C320 wagon too. There is this plastic clip that snapped off from the release handle. I was wondering if there is a replacement for that. If yes, how difficult to replace it.https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 07:23 PM
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Here's hoping that someone knowledgeable comes to our aid.

How long have you been running this way and have you noticed any consequent problems?

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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:03 PM
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My adjustment mechanism needed cleaning and lube to restore normal operation.
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Old Aug 29, 2007 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by wingless
My adjustment mechanism needed cleaning and lube to restore normal operation.
OK. That's the one under the rear seat, right? What materials did you use?

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OK. That's the one under the rear seat, right? What materials did you use?

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Did you read through the old thread? I think they discussed it in there:

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...15#post2141415
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Originally Posted by drexappeal
Did you read through the old thread? I think they discussed it in there:

https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...15#post2141415
I did now but the only specific I saw was the use of WD40 to clean the gasket and internal surfaces. Nothing specific about lubing the cables or mechanism.

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Yes, WD40 for cleaning and lubing all the parts and cables. There was lots of crud, from the Northeast winters.
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Well, I accessed the adjustment mechanism, cleaned it and lubricated it, even though it was pretty clean. It seems to work just fine and both wheels are affected. Consequently, I assume that the loss of the ratchet is due to that part in the front portion of the mechanism near the pedal.

As Axion711 asked: What part is it and how does one get access to it?

Kal
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