How to carry out replacement: Handbrake Shoes E 250 D 2.5 (124.126, 124.129) Mercedes E Class W124
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When to replace the Handbrake Shoes on your MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS
Recommended replacement interval for the part category Handbrake shoes : 100000 km
Important!
This replacement procedure can be used for:
MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 250 D (124.126, 124.129), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 300 D (124.131), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 200 (124.019), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 220 (124.022), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 280 (124.029), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 280 (124.028), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 200 D (124.120), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 250 Turbo-D (124.128), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 300 Turbo-D 4-matic (124.333), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 300 Turbo-D (124.133), MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 300 4-matic (124.230) … View more

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Replacement: handbrake shoe – Mercedes W124. 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: handbrake shoe – Mercedes W124. Tip from AUTODOC experts:
  • All work should be done with the engine stopped.
Replacement: handbrake shoe – Mercedes W124. Recommended sequence of steps:
  1. Step 1
    How to change Handbrake Shoes on Mercedes E Class W124 1993 - free PDF and video manuals
    Open the bonnet.
  2. Step 2
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 250 D 2.5 (124.126, 124.129) 1994 Handbrake Shoes - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Unscrew the brake fluid reservoir cap.
  3. Step 3
    Secure the wheels with chocks.
    Step 4
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    Loosen the wheel bolts. Use wheel impact socket #17. Use a tap wrench.
  4. Step 5
    Changing Handbrake Shoes on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 220 2.2 (124.022) 1996 by yourself
    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.
  5. Step 6
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    Unscrew the wheel bolts.
    Replacement: handbrake shoe – Mercedes W124. AUTODOC recommends:
    To avoid injury, hold up the wheel when unscrewing the bolts.
  6. Step 7
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    Remove the wheel.
  7. Step 8
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    Clean the brake pad guide pins. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  8. Step 9
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    Remove the brake pad guide pins. Use a pin punch. Use a hammer.
  9. Step 10
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    Remove the retaining spring of the brake pads.
  10. Step 11
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    Spread the brake pads. Use a crowbar (2 pieces).
  11. Step 12
    Replacing Handbrake Shoes on Mercedes E Class W124 1995 E 250 D 2.5 (124.126, 124.129) by yourself
    Remove the brake pads.
  12. Step 13
    E-Class Saloon (W124) E 200 D 2.0 (124.120) 1996 Handbrake Shoes DIY replacement workshop manual
    Clean the brake caliper fasteners. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  13. Step 14
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    Unscrew the brake caliper fasteners. Use a combination spanner #17.
  14. Step 15
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    Remove the fastening bolts.
  15. Step 16
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    Remove the brake caliper.
    Replacement: handbrake shoe – Mercedes W124. Tip:
    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.
  16. Step 17
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    Clean the brake disc fastener. Use a wire brush. Use WD-40 spray.
  17. Step 18
    How to replace MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 250 D 2.5 (124.126, 124.129) 1994 Handbrake Shoes - step-by-step manuals and video guides
    Unscrew the brake disc fasteners. Use HEX No.H5. Use a ratchet wrench.
  18. Step 19
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    Remove the fastening bolt.
  19. Step 20
    Changing Handbrake Shoes on MERCEDES-BENZ E-Class Saloon (W124) E 220 2.2 (124.022) 1996 by yourself
    Release the parking brake adjuster. Use a flat screwdriver.
  20. Step 21
    How to remove MERCEDES-BENZ E-CLASS E 200 D 2.0 (124.120) 1993 Handbrake Shoes - online easy-to-follow instructions
    Remove the brake disc.
  21. Step 22
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    Remove the lower brake shoe return spring. Use a flat screwdriver.
  22. Step 23
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    Remove the hold-down springs of the parking brake shoes. Use long nose pliers.
  23. Step 24
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    Remove the parking brake shoes.
  24. Step 25
    Changing of Handbrake Shoes on Mercedes E Class W124 1993 won't be an issue if you follow this illustrated step-by-step guide
    Clean the mounting seats of the parking brake shoes. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  25. Step 26
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    Remove the parking brake adjuster.
  26. Step 27
    Replacing Handbrake Shoes on Mercedes E Class W124 1995 E 250 D 2.5 (124.126, 124.129) by yourself
    Clean the parking brake adjuster. Use a wire brush. Use all-purpose cleaning spray.
  27. Step 28
    Remove the upper return spring.
    Step 29
    E-Class Saloon (W124) E 200 D 2.0 (124.120) 1996 Handbrake Shoes DIY replacement workshop manual
    Install the upper return spring.
  28. Step 30
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    Install the parking brake adjuster.
  29. Step 31
    Step-by-step recommendations for DIY replacement Mercedes E Class W124 1994 E 200 D 2.0 (124.120) Handbrake Shoes
    Install new parking brake shoes.
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