C63 foot brake/parking brake
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2012 C63 P31 and 2011 E550 Luxury
C63 foot brake/parking brake
Hey guys my foot brake/parking brake keeps getting stuck and wont release or spring back when i pull the hand catch, i already replaced the whole assembly with a new one about 3 years back and already it's stuck to the floor again and barely releasing. Is there an aftermarket kit or fix for this to make it stronger? i dont get why my E550 has never had this problem but my C63 is plauged by it. Indy wants $550 to replace the assembly.
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E63 S AMG, CLS550 4matic, C63 Ed 507, Volvo XC90 T8s
Hah ! I am in the same boat as you except my other MB where the parking brake releases just fine is my 2014 CLS550. And the C63's parking brake is indeed sticky. I believe many of the C class platforms from this era have this issue - my 2015 GLK that has been sold had the same problem. It is a design flaw I expect and we will have to live with it. Don't bother replacing with another new part - the same issue will arise in time. I know - I had the part replaced on my GLK in the past and nothing was resolved. I use my left foot and encourage the parking brake to release ( push upwards with your toe hooked underneath) while simultaneously pulling on the release catch. Great job Mercedes, great design right here !
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Hey guys my foot brake/parking brake keeps getting stuck and wont release or spring back when i pull the hand catch, i already replaced the whole assembly with a new one about 3 years back and already it's stuck to the floor again and barely releasing. Is there an aftermarket kit or fix for this to make it stronger? i dont get why my E550 has never had this problem but my C63 is plauged by it. Indy wants $550 to replace the assembly.
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parts wear out on a 15year old car. "design flaw" is an interesting way to put it. Replace it and it will fail in another 15 years. lol. I guess my tires are a design ffaw too they only last 3000 miles on the rear.
