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Old 02-24-2009, 05:17 AM
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Brake Release Cable
Is there a way to tighten the brake release cable?

I gotta pull the brake release hard 3-4 times for the brake light sensor to disappear.

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Old 03-09-2009, 06:56 PM
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You may want to try lubricating the brake spring and exposed portion of the cable. That worked on our ML. Good luck :-)
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May I ask where the brake spring is and where the exposed portion is?
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If you look down in the footwell and up towards the brake pedal you will see the latching and release mechanism. You will need a flashlight, some WD-40, and some wipes. Takes all of 5 minutes. Take a look it's very simple and may grant you some relief. It did for us on both our ML and C Class . . .
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CAREFUL putting WD on it. Be sure that you have something on the ground because it will drip!
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