Hand (foot) brake - MBClub UK

DRBC43AMG · 10-05-2012, 09:38 PM

Anybody have the instructions for assembling the rear hand (foot operated) brake. I am sure there must be a simple procedure but trying to get the springs attached to the shoes is driving me crazy...

Druk · 10-05-2012, 10:22 PM

Assemble the shoes with one spring in both ends and the other spring in the top hole only. Pass shoes over hub. Use brake shoe hook or length of strong string and pull remaining end of second spring into place on shoe.
Using 8mm x 50mm bolt with slot cut in end engage cross hair in outer end of retaining spring and pass it through large hole in hub and slot in shoe. Engage hook end in backplate and push to compress spring and twist bolt through 90 degrees to lock spring.

Works for me...

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grober · 10-05-2012, 10:44 PM

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DRBC43AMG · 11-05-2012, 06:56 AM

EXCELLENT and many thanks Grober. That site is a true mine of info and tips

10-05-2012, 09:38 PM	#1
DRBC43AMG Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Switzerland, Locarno (TI), the canton of merlot grapes, wine, grappa and fine food Car: 98' C240T, 99' C43 AMG "T Rex" Posts: 953	Hand (foot) brake Anybody have the instructions for assembling the rear hand (foot operated) brake. I am sure there must be a simple procedure but trying to get the springs attached to the shoes is driving me crazy...

10-05-2012, 10:22 PM	#2
Druk Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: May 2004 Car: E211T 320 CDi Estate. 1981 280 107 SL. 2007 Burstner Trecento 525TS. 1900 Gaff Cutter. 20ft. Posts: 2,388	Assemble the shoes with one spring in both ends and the other spring in the top hole only. Pass shoes over hub. Use brake shoe hook or length of strong string and pull remaining end of second spring into place on shoe. Using 8mm x 50mm bolt with slot cut in end engage cross hair in outer end of retaining spring and pass it through large hole in hub and slot in shoe. Engage hook end in backplate and push to compress spring and twist bolt through 90 degrees to lock spring. Works for me... . __________________ Bathgate by the Bings. Last edited by Druk; 10-05-2012 at 10:29 PM.

10-05-2012, 10:44 PM	#3
grober Hardcore MB Enthusiast Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Perth, Scotland Car: W204 C200CDI Estate Posts: 14,455	Emergency Brake Inspection and Repair \| MercedesSource.com

11-05-2012, 06:56 AM	#4
DRBC43AMG Hardcore MB Enthusiast Threadstarter Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Switzerland, Locarno (TI), the canton of merlot grapes, wine, grappa and fine food Car: 98' C240T, 99' C43 AMG "T Rex" Posts: 953	EXCELLENT and many thanks Grober. That site is a true mine of info and tips

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