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How to change hand brake cable on MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W126) – replacement guide
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Recommended replacement interval for the part category Hand brake cable : 40000 km
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This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W126) 300 SE, SEL (126.024, 126.025), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W126) 260 SE (126.020), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W126) 260 SE (126.020) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W126) 300 SE, SEL (126.024, 126.025), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W126) 260 SE (126.020), MERCEDES-BENZ S-Class Saloon (W126) 260 SE (126.020) … View more
The steps may slightly vary depending on the car design.
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All the parts you need to replace – Hand brake Cable for S-Class Saloon (W126) and other MERCEDES-BENZ models
Hand brake cable
Alternative products

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
Replacement: hand brake cable – MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W126). AUTODOC recommends:
- Replace the parking brake cables in pairs.
- All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: hand brake cable – MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W126). Recommended sequence of steps:
- Step 1Open the bonnet.Step 2Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
- Step 3Secure the wheels with chocks.Step 4Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
- Step 5Raise 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 6Unscrew the wheel bolts.Replacement: hand brake cable – MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W126). AUTODOC recommends:To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
- Step 7Remove the wheel.
- Step 8Clean the brake pad guide pins. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 9Remove the brake pad guide pins. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
- Step 10Remove the retaining spring of the brake pads.
- Step 11Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar (2 pieces).
- Step 12Remove the brake pads.
- Step 13Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 14Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #17.
- Step 15Remove the fastening bolts.
- Step 16Remove the brake caliper.Replacement: hand brake cable – MERCEDES-BENZ S-CLASS (W126). 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.
- Step 17Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 18Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 19Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 20Release the parking brake adjuster. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 21Remove the brake disc.
- Step 22Remove the lower brake shoe return spring. Use a flat screwdriver.
- Step 23Remove the hold-down springs of the parking brake shoes. Use long nose pliers.
- Step 24Remove the parking brake shoes.
- Step 25Clean the fastener connecting the parking brake cable to the rear knuckle. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 26Unscrew the fastener connecting the parking brake cable to the rear knuckle. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 27Remove the fastening bolt.
- Step 28Remove the pin connecting the cable to the parking brake shoe shackle. Use long nose pliers.
- Step 29Remove the parking brake shoe shackle.
- Step 30Clean the parking brake cable adjuster. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 31Loosen the parking brake cable adjuster. Use a drive socket #13. Use a ratchet wrench.
- Step 32Clean the retainer connecting the parking brake cable to the car body. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
- Step 33Remove the retainer connecting the parking brake cable to the car body. Use a crowbar.
- Step 34Remove the parking brake cable.
- Step 35Clean the parking brake cable mounting seats. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
- Step 36Install a new parking brake cable. Use a hammer.
- Step 37Install the retainer connecting the parking brake cable to the car body.
- Step 38Install the pin connecting the cable to the parking brake shoe shackle.
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