[W126 Coupe] Parking brake release handle

[Doug Gavin]

Dick Spellman wrote:

> 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:
>>
>>  
>>
>>> 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.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>> __________________________________________________
>>>> Do You Yahoo!?
>>>> Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around 
>>>> http://mail.yahoo.com The MB Coupes Website!
>>>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>>>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>     
>>>
>>> The MB Coupes Website!
>>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>>>
>>>   
>>
>>
>>
>> __________________________________________________
>> Do You Yahoo!?
>> Tired of spam?  Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around 
>> http://mail.yahoo.com The MB Coupes Website!
>> W126 SEC Mailing List
>> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>>
>>  
>>
> The MB Coupes Website!
> W126 SEC Mailing List
> Postings remain property of MB Coupes, L.L.C.
>
Hi, Speaking of brakes. My wear indicator light just came on, ('90 SEC) 
consequently only 1 day after buying pads on Friday to put on the car on 
Sunday to try to beat replacing the sensors. I have done many disc 
brakes but never had a car with electronic sensors. Are the sensors just 
on the front wheels? Is it a complicated process or obvious and easy? 
What should I expect to pay for each sensor and if only one is making 
contact can I get away with just replacing the one?  My service manual 
is on the way so I'm reluctant to dive in without it for guidance or 
advice from one or more of you.  Thanks.
Doug