The first time I did a parking brake replacement (circa 1989 on the same 190D i still have), I ended up using a sledge hammer....and it took several whacks!!

Glad it came off for you a bit easier.

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Jovan

'84 (11/83) 190D 2.2 5-Speed; Silver/Blue; Motor No. 00354, 402k mi (340+kmi mine)

'89 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe; Black/Black; 53kmi
'05 BMW 530i 6-Speed; 302kmi
'19 Range Rover; 30kmi