[W126 Coupe] Parking brake release handle

[Dick Spellman]

Hi Anders:

Sorry about that.  Went from parking brake to hood release where the 
brain short circuited.  I only am aware of the plastic duct work that's 
under there and I've never had to remove any of it.

Regards,

Dick

Anders wrote:

>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:
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>>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:
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>>>Hi team,
>>>
>>>Is there a good guide somewhere that explains how to replace/fix a broken parking
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>>brake
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>>>release handle and mechanism on a 91 SEC? When pulling it today, I got the handle
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>>(half
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>>>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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