Mercedes Parking/Emergency Brake Adjustment

[@deanpatterson9036]

Easy, and straight to the point. Happy happy joy joy. It took me about 7 videos, before I found turn the wheel up.

[@iRepairAutos]

Glad the video helped. Thanks for the positive words.

[@autogatto70]

Recently bought old ML, I thank you for the video I did not know this little secret. Greetings from Italy

[@mrdollar287]

Thanks,you explained it the best and in a easy way.I'll do that the same time replacing the brake pads.

[@creativewebmedia-uk]

Hi Keith, I have watched a few of your video's So keep up the good work, I remembered this one from when I first got my ML280 and it helped me fast track the adjustment, I meant to login and pass on a piece of advice that you could add, You could add the direction to lever the cog, and it is a good idea to make sure the Caliper pads are not rubbing on the disk causing the effect of the brake being on slightly. Good luck in the future.

[@lionking02024]

One big Thanks from Slovakia brother 🙏. U just saved my money and time. God bless you.

[@dennistolley7253]

Good job, concise, to the point with out a lot of jibberish in between steps. I just received a 2000 ML 320 w163 and this is an easy fix. There is a "Trick" to everythig that makes for ease of completing a task. I hope you have a video of the location of A/C Transducer. I have 177k on the clock and while I'm replacing the drier, o-rings and stuck Trinary, that is top drivers side very near condenser, I have not been able to find the Binary safety switch. Thanks and hope to see more of your videos.

[@Cadizj53]

Good job you made it look real easy, thanks!

[@alexlindberg4527]

Thank you for Sharing! I have seen some of your videos, and you do things and talk so we can understand 👍👍

[@firdausravindar977]

A splendid video on parking brake adjustment. 😊👍

[@johnjkizer6399]

Thanks you very much for showing all the details, makes the biggest difference. God bless

[@Ruto_K]

Thanks for this. I wasn't sure about the adjustment, but now I've done it after watching your video. The procedure is identical to the W123 albeit Mercedes made it easier in the W164..

[@ronethridge9875]

WOW/you really help out/do you have a auto manual that you get information on/thanks much

[@mrfixit603]

i usually choose a slight decline and use the emergency as a brake .Apply and release a number of times to stop the vehicle and let it roll. This ensures the proper drag on the adjustment.

[@iRepairAutos]

That also works and is a good process.

[@michaeltoldi5742]

Thanks bro all the best from Australia Darwin

[@kellyrobinson4878]

GREAT VIDEO!! Would be perfect if you mention year & model of the car or a range of years and models this applies to.

[@iRepairAutos]

Most Mercedes from 1996 onward to about 2011 have the same components. Part numbers may be different etc. but the procedure is the same.

[@babagambo3696]

I have a 2011 but the mine has no rubber on the hole and it seems like the hole is super small

[@trevorwatson5754]

Great commentary and vision. Appreciate your work!

[@manuelm.m4108]

Is it necessary to use xentry after mounting the epb? Can I not use xentry and press the epb button and it works?

[@blauwzakjecrack]

perfect quick but complete dyi video, thank you! :)

[@copout1405]

Very good video and this has helped me with a current problem. Thank you.

[@algho56]

Hello there, Thanks for very good demo.I have a mercede C200 CDI 2007 diesel. The brake disk in the rear missing any handbrake adjustment whole with a rubber plug. Do I need to take off the brake disk for adjustment?

[@progress-ms3du]

Thanks nice & clearly explained without too much waffle

[@thetessellater9163]

On a vito, the adjustment is done through one of the wheel bolt holes, and if you've got steel wheels on it, you have no need to even take the wheel off - just one bolt out! Surely, one should slacken the adjuster enough so the wheel spins without binding, not slacken back only as far as you can turn the wheel?

[@vicjokoper8142]

Yes usually is 3 nothes

[@daviddempsey8721]

Thanks, simple useful directions. One suggestion if I may: at 2:40, "..you need to adjust them in pairs, not "Pierce" ".

[@iRepairAutos]

Good tip! Yes they need to be aligned together.

[@arnietwo11]

He said Pears !!

[@GetOutMyBidness]

Informer

[@trevorchristensen4103]

I believe the manual for mine says it needs to be backed off 5 teeth from contact. You might be wearing your brake down prematurely.

[@normantawandanyahamana6786]

This was easy and simple

[@hectorsalamanca1704]

Thank you! and hope my reply finds you well, I have a mercedes 2015 glk250 bluetec, and my parking brale is a little bit negative you have to step on it very firmly then you can feel it works a little, so can you please tell me how to judge if that needs to be adjusted or be replaced? thank you! and the other problem is really confusing, when I twist my key, all the check lights on my dash board would turn on including the parking brake light, then they would disappear normally, but then no matter whether I apply or release the parking brake, the parking brake light would never on.... so do you know why? thank you!

[@kk061274]

Thanks .. from Denmark

[@antoniogarciaromero2895]

In what direction you turn it? Down or up? And.both sides the same ? THANK YOU!

[@billericaybruce]

Good question! I have a MB Vito. Parking brake adjustment is basically the same but I struggled with the offside. On the offside, I had to turn the adjuster in the opposite direction. Obvious when you think about it. but I've never seen it explained in any of the videos or how-tos.

[@matheszabi]

Thanks, this valid for slk 230 from 2001

[@joshsailer5721]

Can you show how to replace the parking brake shoes and hardware after taking rotors off please?

[@leodavis7524]

Do both wheels have to be off the ground at the same time ..

[@hallieboy]

No as long as the car is in park you can spin the wheel with one still on the ground.

[@danielminnehan3927]

Your a life saver !!!

[@DeniseWilliams-x5u]

Awesome, thank you!

[@SeppyIosif]

You make this adjustment while the car in in N, with the parking brake on?

[@iRepairAutos]

Car is in park. Parking brake is on.

[@emersonrivera2981]

Hello Keith. Is this required to do for when replacing your brakes and rotors? Or is it not required if it’s working as intended?

[@iRepairAutos]

It should be checked when ever you’re doing the brakes.

[@AndyMarsh]

Thanks for this!

[@ericbronx]

Thanks for the video.i have a question about the driver side.is it suppose to rotate the star downward to tighten it or the same as the passenger side ?thanks

[@tomb375]

I did this today, On my GL450 it is Downward to Tighten! Drivers side and Passengers side are the same. Thank you.

[@MohamedAli-vu3dw]

Driver side down Passenger side up

[@arnietwo11]

@@MohamedAli-vu3dw that depends where u r from ?? USA or the UK, please never assume we all drive LHD cars

[@babagambo3696]

Thks sooooo much for ur help !!

[@TheNagaguy]

I understand that this method also applies to early (circa 2005) Ssangyong Korando

[@aaronnichols1168]

Thanks - very helpful video.

[@mitch3424]

cheers dood il be doing mine today !

[@naseerp313]

thanks my Friend great video

[@insomnomnomnia]

My hand brake is causing a squeak even while it's disengaged . Would this video help prevent that.

[@xenstanhope6014]

Super helpful sir......I'm now subscribed. Keep up the helpful videos. Thank you.

[@crimzonr9371]

Do you know if this will fix the ABS light that's on .. Read it could be as simple as the parking brake being out of adjustment ... Thanx for your help

[@iRepairAutos]

No ebrake doesn't usually cause ABS issues. Take a look at this video: kzbin.info/www/bejne/sH-6ZIyHndyjgZY

[@andrewa.3304]

Thanks for video1

[@mujjuman]

Hi, this is such a great video. I have a GLK350 4matic. Is it the same process for my car? Also, what is the torque spec for the lug bolts? Thanks

[@iRepairAutos]

Pretty much the same procedure for all Mercedes.

[@mujjuman]

Thank you

[@sicilianstyle4517]

Hi Keith, thank you for this video! I have a 2006 C350 4Matic. When you are tightening that gear, the car is in neutral and the parking brake is off, correct? (If it was in park, won't you be unable to turn the wheel to test for movement?). Also, with my vehicle being a 4Matic, can I do this job with just the rear wheels jacked, or do I need to have all wheels off the ground? Thank you!

[@iRepairAutos]

Car is in neutral. Rear wheels jacked up. Will work for you.

[@sicilianstyle4517]

@@iRepairAutos Thanks Keith. Parking brake is off for this procedure, correct?

[@thomassutliffe8549]

Great video!

[@iRepairAutos]

Thanks!

[@drfletch7956]

Thank you Sir, solved my issue. Love your vids. Straight to the point and clear.

[@GtaBanshee]

Is brake engaged or disengaged or does it matter??

[@craigkeller]

On star wheel type e brakes, we would spin the star wheel until tight then back up 10 clicks. Plenty brake, plenty clearance.

[@vguitarman]

Excellent. Thanks for this.

[@enriqueleon711]

Is it the opposite way on the passenger side ? Thank you.

[@schnertzrush417]

Thanks for the info👍

[@davidallan9707]

Very useful and simple great

[@BigwormTV1990]

Thank you sir!!!

[@TheSixYardBox]

Thanks so much

[@luyzqint3760]

Good morning, I have a 2004, S430. The chrome handle that sticks out when the trunk opens, just broked. My questions are: Is that a single piece, or is part of the whole trunk lock key slot? TRUNK LOCK HANDLE 2208000775 Mercedes W220 S430 Can you please make a video of how fix or replace this?. Thank you for sharing your knowledge, and have a wonderful holidays ✌️

[@chrismoss9983]

Awesome thanks

[@samuelsmith393]

Well done sir

[@joker-mkd7625]

do its the same for Mercedes c207 2013 e500 ? and do you will make videos for this model

[@brucesabatoni3410]

Bro thank you very much!

[@ja-qf4sr]

I have a problem with my car i have a w212 2010 e350 when i hit the gaz paddle i get a warning saying (esp malfunction check the operation manual) and all the dash lights up and my gaz paddle starts Lacking when i accelerate until i turn the car off it works againperfectly. Can u help me please to solve this problem and thank u

[@gintasvilkelis2544]

I just tried to do this on my 2009 Mercedes A160, but the wheel hub is different: it's smaller in diameter, so the outer-radius section, where the brake adjustment hole should be, is simply not there.

[@hallieboy]

I had the same issue but I was able to see and adjust the teeth through one of the lug bolt holes...just turned the disk to the approximate position shown here. When you see a spring come into view, slow down....the teeth are above the spring in the center.

[@gintasvilkelis2544]

@@hallieboy Thanks. I saw the spring, and tried to look for the teeth next to it, but didn't see it. I probably didn't look hard enough. Should do it again with better lighting...

[@hallieboy]

@@gintasvilkelis2544 You need to shine a really bright light directly into the hole...even then, the teeth, above the spring in the center of it, are barely visible. But don't worry. If I can do it with my bad eyesight, so can you!

[@gintasvilkelis2544]

@@hallieboyThanks :)

[@copout1405]

Keith, I have a rear wheel off my 2002 E320 wagon with the mind to adjust the parking brake. Instead of a rubber plug and five lug holes, I only found a 5mm metal plug close to one of the lug holes. Took it out and hole was too small to see anything. Looking through the lug holes with a light I can see a couple springs but nothing that looks like the set up in your video. Any suggestions with this? Thanks, Nick

[@copout1405]

Found it, thanks anyway

[@shahram72]

It's that easy? Should there be any drag at all when it's done, it appears you left some drag on there, or should it freewheel with no drag when adjusted?

[@iRepairAutos]

Adjust to slight drag and then adjust ever so small to almost no drag. You want your ebrake to function without maximizing the distance

[@d.scottjohnstone6813]

Hey there! Excellent straight forward video! I DID subscribe & gave ya a thumbs up! Quick question if u don't mind me asking: I own a 2011 SLK 350 in perfect shape EXCEPT for this one problem going on two years now. I have this clicking noise that seems to come and go and it sounds like it is directly behind the rear wheels. It speeds up when the car speeds up and vice versa and seems to vary in intensity during a drive down the strip. I've been to all the online forums and nobody seems to have had this issue before. Any chance it could be parking brake related? Anyways, keep up the good work my friend and a huge salute from balmy Las Vegas, Nevada...!

[@ardiffchitsike2614]

I have the same issue it's the rear parking brakes or the linings the springs might have been lost or broken

[@bobbyleeferguson4393]

Mate, U seam to know what you are doing. Got a question for U. Got an A160, both hand brake and brake lights are on and it beeps when the car moves. Any ideas what's causing that and how to fix it?

[@iRepairAutos]

Stuck brake line for emergency(hand) brakes.

[@christianvalero3465]

Thank you man.

[@alexk163]

Is this for w212? Please help me I need to adjust in my w207 it's coupe of w212 (same)

[@TheSimba1960]

Do you need to jack up both sides of the vehicle or can it be done separately?

[@arnietwo11]

Seperately, hope uve done it by now ??

[@phoenixgold4269]

Can this free sticking rear brakes? Thanks!

[@Mrrefreshyourmind]

Should the ebrake be pulled up while adjusting?

[@iRepairAutos]

When adjusting the emergency brake (e-brake or parking brake), it is generally not necessary to engage the e-brake while making the adjustment. In fact, it’s typically recommended to have the e-brake disengaged or in the “off” position during the adjustment process.

[@Mrrefreshyourmind]

@@iRepairAutos appreciate it man!

[@jasinbl8018]

Handbrake released or applied up ?

[@bruno-qk8od]

Excelente!!!!

[@derri00]

The best

[@PeachesnKream1]

+1 sub, going yo try this with an update

[@alex59606]

wow ...i will try this on my w204 08'... do u know if i cand do it?

[@iRepairAutos]

You can absolutely do this on your vehicle.

[@alex59606]

@@iRepairAutos well thanks.. My hand break doesn't hold that good .. anyway I'll try it

[@therealseansweeper6711]

Will this work on my 2007 Mercedes Benz S550 4 matic?

[@iRepairAutos]

Yes, very similar.

[@Horridhorrorstories]

Didn’t point out of the brake leaver has to be pushed down or is to be left up

[@dreamdream9285]

2010 C200 W204, is it the same?

[@clarencedavismba5042]

M203 c240: couldn't discover the access hole, removed disc. There is a torx which allows minimal access but this for maintains align w disc to spindle.

[@hallieboy]

Go through the lug bolt holes

[@shark70007000]

Mine is a 2008 clk350 convertible. It doesn't have that grommet.

[@hallieboy]

I adjust mine through the lug bolt holes

[@danielkim2963]

Is it just one side?

[@bikeman123]

This shows how to adjust the brake shoes for wear but if they work correctly they should never wear. The parking brake cable stretches in use and needs to be adjusted but this video doesn't cover this more likely scenario.

[@cheffywest]

Do you need to adjust on both sides or is it just the one side? I have a RHD CL203 and will be looking to do this tonight. Which way is to tighten?

[@iRepairAutos]

Both sides need adjusting. Clockwise to tighten.

[@cheffywest]

@@iRepairAutos awesome thanks dude. My car is a manual, do I leave parking brake inactive when tightening. Thanks again!!

[@lizdejesus5578]

AWSOME HELP

[@gilil1696]

My Mercedes CLS 2014 Doesn't have a rubber grommet on the rear DRUM therefore cannot access inner chamber of the drum. Any ideas?

[@mark2jzsupra607]

Rotate the rotor and go through one of the holes used for lug nuts. Use a flashlight and you will find the gears.

[@B4BoomersBlockBoy7]

I have a 2003 Mercedes ML350 and I having problems locating the adjustment nut ? Can't find an eyelet to unplug to make adjustment ?

[@iRepairAutos]

Try the other rear wheel.

[@Average_pips]

hello i need your help my glk 350 4matic keeps telling me to release parking break and i have done that it keep given me the massage what should i do

[@mihaitihi6180]

the cables might be rusted inside or stuck, I had the same problem on my c class.

[@turbiz]

Thx :)

[@shahram72]

I need to do this on my 08 CLK550.

[@bobbybird9433]

So well made compared to a Mazda mx5

[@pcope]

Aren't they self adjusting?

[@michaelwheelhouse8631]

Thanks for that. Excellent. x limey m.

[@iRepairAutos]

Thanks for the feedback!

[@js-amg]

WOW that is not the propper procedure to adjust any internal rotor park brake shoes on any car. 1. back off the park brake cable fully to allow the internal park brake shoes to come back to rest and sit against the shoe adjuster stops [Points]. 2. remove the rear brake calipers to prevent a false reading of the park brake shoes when adjusting and to fully inspect the shoes and to clean them out. [Brake caliper pads also drag against the rotors] A false adjustment with the cable still tensioned will when the park brakes heat up will apply drag against the inner rotor and can cause danger to lock up of the rear rotors causing a car accident. Or not allowing the car to move at all when stopped. Or to wear out the park brake shoes way before time. [Costly exercise]. The adjustment. With the rotors now free to move on its own, remove the rotors and have a look at the park brake shoes them seleves. Why adjust the park brake shoes if their worn out. If they are ok, get 500 grit sand paper and scuff the shoes up to remove the shine. Shiny shoes won't make the park brake work correctly, and worse still in the wet when you may need the safety of the park brake more so. Also clean the brake dust away using proper procedures regarding brake dust. Ever applied the park brake and the car moves and then stops? thats due to the shoes being shiny and no friction because the inner part of the rotor where the shoes rub and the shoes themselves are both shiny. [scuff/roughen up the shoes and inside the rotors as well will allow good grip when the park brakes are applied]. If you have scuffed up the shoes and put the rotors back on and everything is clean, you can now adjust the park brake cam to allow the park brake shoes to lock against the rotor to prevent the rotors from turining. Doing this will allow the shoes to find center. to centeralize the shoes. Then slowy back the cam off until the rotors move and drag over the shoes. The drag should feel natural and not hard to move. If you feel the drag is a little weak, then the cable adjustment will take up the errors, hence why you slacken off the park brake cable and to allow the shoes to sit against the resting stops [Points]. With the cable still tensioned the shoes are off rest and the park brake is being aprtially applied. Once your happy with the results, now adjust the park brake cable. From fully off to applied you are looking for 6 ratchet clicks of the park brake leaver to give you a fully working and safe park brake. For any work on brakes, do the correct procedure and you will be safe. Doing non master tech half harted untrainned technician and unsafe work that you are taught on youtube will do you more harm then good, and will cost you more money that you don't have. Ask a qualified fully trainned Technician if you are unsure. Note. This procedure is all carried out by qualified technicians when you pay to have the job done correctly at your service center. But now if you follow the correct procedure you to at home can do the same thing. Plus you won't have to fix your silly mistakes that cost you money by non qualified teachers. Work smarter not harder... Keith with respect. Teach the correct procedure or close the channel down. Someone is going to get seriously injured or killed while you teach people BS unsafe techniques and you shouldn't be lending any techniques whilst not being a fully qualified technician, because if you were you wouldn't be teaching this crap that will cause serious injury or death.

[@shckltnebay]

Ill have to remember this when the SBC system fails

[@RCTPatriot75]

2001 ml320, no rubber grommet on rotor.

[@iRepairAutos]

+Robert T you should get get one from Mercedes when you can.

[@ParthPatel-zy4pg]

just take the rotor off

[@kchilz32]

For an ml w163 chasis you take one bolt off and diagonally align the hole with the upper edge of the calipers then you will see the adjuster

[@edwardgalt9579]

SMIB :)