w220 is there an emergency way to get handbrake off

[ozzyboy]

i took my 2005 w220 to get valeted
they have proceeded to pull the handbrake release handle off
is there a way to release it
ive had a look but theres not a grommet or cable in the fuel filler

the car starts and unlocks ok

 

[W1ghty]

i took my 2005 w220 to get valeted
they have proceeded to pull the handbrake release handle off
is there a way to release it
ive had a look but theres not a grommet or cable in the fuel filler

the car starts and unlocks ok

Can you get the end of the wire with some grips

 

[ozzyboy]

Can you get the end of the wire with some grips

quite possibly
I was hoping there was a release cable hidden somewhere

 

[W1ghty]

quite possibly
I was hoping there was a release cable hidden somewhere

If the cars manual doesn’t mention it , there isn’t

 

[ozzyboy]

If the cars manual doesn’t mention it , there isn’t

 

[ozzyboy]

Thought it was in here. Not that lucky

 

[Trickythemerc]

There will be something at the pedal end that will release it I would think.

 

[W1ghty]

If you can’t get the cable gripped at the front , you may be able to remove the rear wheels and use a screwdriver in the rear hub to wind in the knurled adjuster on the parking brake pads ?

 

[whitenemesis]

Perhaps access the inner cable at the adjuster/splitter by the rear axle?

 

[Petrol Pete]

As above ^^^^^^ Does this car have the access flap in the drive tunnel under the rear seats like mine has ? I have no idea but if it has its simple to get to, lift seat squab (usually a few bolts) open access flap (one bolt) , release tension on cable with 13mm spanner until shoes are free of hubs. Drive.