How to carry out replacement: Hand brake Cable E 200 2.0 (124.040) Mercedes C124
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How to change hand brake cable on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) – replacement guide

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When to replace the Hand brake Cable on your MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Hand brake cable : 40000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) E 200 (124.040), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) E 220 (124.042), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) E 320 (124.052), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) E 36 AMG (124.052) … View more

The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.

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Tools
Replacement: hand brake cable – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Coupe (C124). List of the tools you'll need:
Wire brush
WD-40 spray
Brake cleaner
All-purpose cleaning spray
Ceramic grease
Torque wrench
Combination spanner #17
Drive socket # 13
Drive socket # 17
HEX bit No.H5
Wheel impact socket #17
Ratchet wrench
Flat Screwdriver
Pin punch
Hammer
Tap wrench
Long nose pliers
Crow bar
Wheel chock
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Replacement: hand brake cable – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Coupe (C124). AUTODOC recommends:
  • Replace the parking brake cables in pairs.
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: hand brake cable – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Coupe (C124). Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    Open the bonnet.
    Step 2
    How to change Hand brake Cable on Mercedes C124 1993 - free PDF and video manuals
    Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  2. Step 3
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 4
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) E 200 2.0 (124.040) 1994 Hand brake Cable - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  3. Step 5
    Raise the car.
    AUTODOC recommends:
    If you are using a jack, make sure it rests on a flat surface without any unevenness.Be sure to additionally secure the car with jack stands.
    Step 6
    Mercedes C124 E 320 3.2 (124.052) 1995 Hand brake Cable replacement: free workshop manuals
    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: hand brake cable – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Coupe (C124). AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  4. Step 7
    Changing Hand brake Cable on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) E 36 AMG 3.6 (124.052) 1996 by yourself
    Remove the wheel.
  5. Step 8
    How to remove MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS E 200 2.0 (124.040) 1997 Hand brake Cable - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Clean the brake pad guide pins. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  6. Step 9
    How to replace Hand brake Cable on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) 1993: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Remove the brake pad guide pins. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  7. Step 10
    How hard is it to do yourself: Hand brake Cable replacement on Mercedes C124 E 220 2.2 (124.042) 1994 - download illustrated guide
    Remove the retaining spring of the brake pads.
  8. Step 11
    Need to know how to renew Hand brake Cable on MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS 1995? This free workshop manual will help you to do it yourself
    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar (2 pieces).
  9. Step 12
    Changing of Hand brake Cable on Mercedes C124 1996 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Remove the brake pads.
  10. Step 13
    MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS E 200 2.0 (124.040) Hand brake Cable replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  11. Step 14
    Replacing Hand brake Cable on Mercedes C124 1993 E 200 2.0 (124.040) by yourself
    Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #17.
  12. Step 15
    E-Class Coupe (C124) E 200 2.0 (124.040) 1994 Hand brake Cable DIY replacement workshop manual
    Remove the fastening bolts.
  13. Step 16
    How to change Hand brake Cable on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) 1995 - tips and tricks
    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: hand brake cable – MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS Coupe (C124). Professionals recommend:
    Tie the caliper to the suspension or to the body with a wire without disconnecting from the brake hose to prevent depressurization of the brake system.Make sure that the brake caliper is not hanging on the brake hose.Don't press the brake pedal after the brake caliper has been removed. As a result, the piston can fall out from the brake cylinder, and brake fluid leakage and depressurization of the system may occur.
  14. Step 17
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement Mercedes C124 1996 E 200 2.0 (124.040) Hand brake Cable
    Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  15. Step 18
    DIY replacement of Hand brake Cable on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) E 220 2.2 (124.042) 1997 is not an issue anymore with our step-by-step tutorial
    Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  16. Step 19
    How to change Hand brake Cable on Mercedes C124 1993 - free PDF and video manuals
    Remove the fastening bolt.
  17. Step 20
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) E 200 2.0 (124.040) 1994 Hand brake Cable - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Release the parking brake adjuster. Use a flat screwdriver.
  18. Step 21
    Mercedes C124 E 320 3.2 (124.052) 1995 Hand brake Cable replacement: free workshop manuals
    Remove the brake disc.
  19. Step 22
    Changing Hand brake Cable on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) E 36 AMG 3.6 (124.052) 1996 by yourself
    Remove the lower brake shoe return spring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  20. Step 23
    How to remove MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS E 200 2.0 (124.040) 1997 Hand brake Cable - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the hold-down springs of the parking brake shoes. Use long nose pliers.
  21. Step 24
    How to replace Hand brake Cable on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) 1993: download PDF manuals and video instructions
    Remove the parking brake shoes.
  22. Step 25
    How hard is it to do yourself: Hand brake Cable replacement on Mercedes C124 E 220 2.2 (124.042) 1994 - download illustrated guide
    Clean the fastener connecting the parking brake cable to the rear knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  23. Step 26
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    Unscrew the fastener connecting the parking brake cable to the rear knuckle. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  24. Step 27
    Changing of Hand brake Cable on Mercedes C124 1996 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Remove the fastening bolt.
  25. Step 28
    MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS E 200 2.0 (124.040) Hand brake Cable replacement: online guides and video tutorials
    Remove the pin connecting the cable to the parking brake shoe shackle. Use long nose pliers.
  26. Step 29
    Replacing Hand brake Cable on Mercedes C124 1993 E 200 2.0 (124.040) by yourself
    Remove the parking brake shoe shackle.
  27. Step 30
    E-Class Coupe (C124) E 200 2.0 (124.040) 1994 Hand brake Cable DIY replacement workshop manual
    Clean the parking brake cable adjuster. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  28. Step 31
    How to change Hand brake Cable on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) 1995 - tips and tricks
    Loosen the parking brake cable adjuster. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
  29. Step 32
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement Mercedes C124 1996 E 200 2.0 (124.040) Hand brake Cable
    Clean the retainer connecting the parking brake cable to the car body. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  30. Step 33
    DIY replacement of Hand brake Cable on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) E 220 2.2 (124.042) 1997 is not an issue anymore with our step-by-step tutorial
    Remove the retainer connecting the parking brake cable to the car body. Use a crowbar.
  31. Step 34
    How to change Hand brake Cable on Mercedes C124 1993 - free PDF and video manuals
    Remove the parking brake cable.
  32. Step 35
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) E 200 2.0 (124.040) 1994 Hand brake Cable - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Clean the parking brake cable mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  33. Step 36
    Mercedes C124 E 320 3.2 (124.052) 1995 Hand brake Cable replacement: free workshop manuals
    Install a new parking brake cable. Use a hammer.
  34. Step 37
    Changing Hand brake Cable on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Coupe (C124) E 36 AMG 3.6 (124.052) 1996 by yourself
    Install the retainer connecting the parking brake cable to the car body.
  35. Step 38
    How to remove MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS E 200 2.0 (124.040) 1997 Hand brake Cable - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Install the pin connecting the cable to the parking brake shoe shackle.
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