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Old Aug 24, 2019 | 04:06 AM
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Hard to Pull Parking Brake 2014 E350

Hi. i own a 2014 E350 4MATIC and it takes a lot of pulling to get the parking brake to disingage, when looking at other forums it happens in cold temperatures, but my happens in hot and cold temperatures? is this just something that needs to be adjusted or what?
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Old Aug 24, 2019 | 08:36 AM
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Originally Posted by ml3504matic____
Hi. i own a 2014 E350 4MATIC and it takes a lot of pulling to get the parking brake to disingage, when looking at other forums it happens in cold temperatures, but my happens in hot and cold temperatures? is this just something that needs to be adjusted or what?
I took my 2016 to the dealer. They replaced the brake release assembly.
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Old Aug 24, 2019 | 09:32 AM
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For some in hilly country this is an issue previously discussed. Here is just one thread... https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...e-release.html
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Old Aug 24, 2019 | 04:39 PM
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I had a similar issue. They initially lubricated the mechanism them replaced it.
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Old Aug 24, 2019 | 06:39 PM
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Also had the similar issue. Known failure of E-350. Dealer replaced assembly ,no charge.
204-420-15-84 Foot parking brake
011-990-58-04 Screw w/socket drive
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Old Aug 25, 2019 | 10:47 AM
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You can check adjustment @ rear wheels but most common problem assembly need replacement as mentioned. Part # is correct not sure why dealer replaced screws it is not required. See attachments for replacement.

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Old Sep 29, 2019 | 02:28 AM
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Fixed the problem and only costed me a can of wd40


I followed this video. sunroof lube is expensive. Just used lithium grease. Don’t know how well it will hold up. But it’s working!!!!!!
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Old Oct 8, 2019 | 01:45 PM
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Had this same issue...

Dealer was looking to charge 600+ to swap out those parts, I said no thanks and instead sprayed it with dry silicone lubricant and it was good as new.
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Dealer was looking to charge 600+ to swap out those parts, I said no thanks and instead sprayed it with dry silicone lubricant and it was good as new.
YAY. Glad I could help, or did you just think of it haha.

im surprised a lot of people don’t know about it.
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Originally Posted by Alandf
Also had the similar issue. Known failure of E-350. Dealer replaced assembly ,no charge.
204-420-15-84 Foot parking brake
011-990-58-04 Screw w/socket drive
Not surprised- NOT releasing again. Have to pull pedal up with toe
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Not surprised- NOT releasing again. Have to pull pedal up with toe
Use the WD-40 method and then mercedes paste or lithium grease. Follow the video!

all the best!
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From what I'm reading, this is a fairly common problem. I just bought my W212 last week and it was getting stuck out of the gate. Took the car in and after full inspection, they determined the mechanism was binding and they replaced the entire assembly under warranty
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I found the same YouTube video and it worked for me too!

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