About to buy a clk 320 cdi W209-- Seller states has sticking parking brake-easy fix??

[martin_sv]

About to buy a clk 320 cdi W209-- Seller states sticking parking brake-easy fix?? Hi all,
As per subject, he tells me that it's necessary to pull the release handle a few times for it to release. He has not been using it ( the parking brake) because of this. This tells me it perhaps struggles to release at all.
Anyone familiar with what causes this and Is this likely to be a DIY/low cost or poss. pricey fix? eg lubeing the cable?
Haven't finalised a buying price as yet so thanks if you can assist me
Martin

 

[MDC250]

Probably no help but...parking brake on my W204 intermittently would not fully release, display on dash flashing etc.

Took it into local MB dealer for a once over as wouldn't trust myself with anything to do with brakes.

Undoubtedly an easy fix but was told they adjusted something and charged a token £25.

In fairness no problems since so to my mind money well spent.

Hope you get sorted.

 

[martin_sv]

I'm guessing that the mechanisms in all merc foot operated parking brakes are pretty similar so thanks for your post

 

[grumpyoldgit]

Started getting the same problem with my C Class. Lubed the cables and mechanism where the cable from the pedal joins the two cables to the back wheels, this is located under a metal plate, under the back seat. Problem solved.
Don't know if it's located in the same place on a CLK though.