[W126 Coupe] Parking brake release handle

[Anders]

Dick,

thank you for (as always) great advices/instructions  how to fix problems, this time a
hood-release. However, my problem is a broken parking brake release handle. I have
removed the knee-bolster and discover a large A/C duct that must be removed, and there
may be more stuff behind that one that have to go as well, I am afraid.. Any hints?

Best Regards,
Anders. 

--- Dick Spellman <spell.yy at verizon.net> wrote:

> Anders:
> 
> That entire piece should be accessible by removing the knee bolster.  As 
> memory serves it just bolts up to the lower A pillar (the side where the 
> door hinges rest).  You'll need to observe how you remove the old cable 
> to re-attach to the new handle assembly.  Also, if the handle broke 
> because of extremely hard pull required to release the hood, then you 
> should investigate and lube the release linkage that runs along the 
> fender and up under the radiator support to see if you can reduce the 
> stiff pull a bit.  I've had to remove the hood latches and clean them up 
> (carb cleaner works well) and lube before re-installing on my daily MB 
> drivers from time to time.  You may need to do this as well.
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Dick
> 
> Anders wrote:
> 
> >Hi team,
> >
> >Is there a good guide somewhere that explains how to replace/fix a broken parking
> brake
> >release handle and mechanism on a 91 SEC? When pulling it today, I got the handle
> (half
> >of it) in my hand. So far I have not found good documentation in the printed service
> >manual. Any advice is appreciated, anyone selling the part?
> >
> >Anders B.
> >
> >
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