C240 E-Brake issue
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2004 C240 4matic, 2009 C300 4Matic
C240 E-Brake issue
Hey guys, so today i parked on the ramp at the fire house. After a call I came back to move my car, and the E-brake wouldn't disengage. The disengage handle had no effect on the brake. I had to manually pull the brake up with my hand. and it pushes down and pulls up easily. Later on I pulled the handle more to test the mechanism and the handle its self came out. Any ideas?
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I know this is way late, but i fixed this problem like a month ago. the release cables from the handle to the mechanism and the cable from the brake to the mechanism came loose. I just had to put them back into place and it was all better.
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12 E350 4Matic Sport
Experiencing a similar issue, except it seems the e-brake is literally stuck on what I think is the rear-right rotor.
I tried cleaning/lubricating the entire mechanism found under the rear seat to no avail so planning on taking the wheel off to do a visual inspection later today.
Can anyone suggest what to look for? I understand the e-brake is located behind the rotor so I'm assuming removing that would be the first step.
I tried cleaning/lubricating the entire mechanism found under the rear seat to no avail so planning on taking the wheel off to do a visual inspection later today.
Can anyone suggest what to look for? I understand the e-brake is located behind the rotor so I'm assuming removing that would be the first step.
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12 E350 4Matic Sport
Thought I'd post up in case anyone else experiences the same problem.
After removing the wheel and rotor, I found that the brake shoe which expands inside the rotor when you pull the hand brake was completely rusted out and falling apart. Ended up buying a new set popping it in and good to go!
Point of the story - check your break shoe (circled in the attachment) for wear!
After removing the wheel and rotor, I found that the brake shoe which expands inside the rotor when you pull the hand brake was completely rusted out and falling apart. Ended up buying a new set popping it in and good to go!
Point of the story - check your break shoe (circled in the attachment) for wear!
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