How do you reset the parking brake on a Mercedes?

How do you reset the parking brake on a Mercedes?

Press and hold the Phone button and the OK button on the steering wheel for about 5 seconds. The service menu will display on the dashboard. Scroll down to Brake Pad Replace, then press OK.

Why is the parking brake stuck on my 2000 ML 320?

The parking break is stuck on in my 2000 ML 320. I had to park on a steep hill, so I decided to set the parking brake…which I don’t do very often. Anyway, when I set it, I heard a strange “crack or pop” It was loud enough that my wife said “what was that”.

How to fix a Mercedes Benz stuck in Park?

Insert the key into the ignition and turn it to Position, I, II or start the car. Starting the car is not compulsory but optional. While following these instructions, press the brake pedal and keep them pressed to ensure that the car does not roll away.

When do you need to adjust the parking brake on a Mercedes?

Please try again later. The Mercedes emergency brake also known as the parking brake at times will need adjusting, This can come about when you change the brake shoes; when you change the rotors in the rear or due to wear of the brake parts. This video shows you how to adjust the emergency/parking brake on your Mercedes. Loading…

Why is the brake light switch on my Mercedes not working?

Read this article on How to replace the brake light switch on a Mercedes-Benz. The shifter assembly (gear shift module) may fail due to wear or internal failure. The shift interlock solenoid which is located inside the shifter assembly can fail or quit working. Plastic parts inside the shifter can break.

The parking break is stuck on in my 2000 ML 320. I had to park on a steep hill, so I decided to set the parking brake…which I don’t do very often. Anyway, when I set it, I heard a strange “crack or pop” It was loud enough that my wife said “what was that”.

What causes a Mercedes Benz to not move out of Park?

If the shifter on your Mercedes-Benz will not move out of park, the first thing your should check is the battery. Once you confirm the battery is fully charged the two most common problems are a defective brake light switch or a shifter module is damaged.

Where is the emergency brake release handle on a Mercedes?

Locate the Emergency / Park Brake release handle. You can see how the broken release is hanging off in this E Class. Remove the side dashboard cover to gain access to the rear of the emergency / park brake release. You will need to use a trim removal wedge.

Please try again later. The Mercedes emergency brake also known as the parking brake at times will need adjusting, This can come about when you change the brake shoes; when you change the rotors in the rear or due to wear of the brake parts. This video shows you how to adjust the emergency/parking brake on your Mercedes. Loading…

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