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06-08-2011, 08:12 AM
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Emergency brake question
I've tightened the emergency brake due to looseness.
The brake will hold when the car is in neutral, but it will not hold if I shift into drive (when running). Is this normal or should I consider new shoes?
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JWJ 1983 MB 300D - > 430,000 miles - Deep Blue - Bilstein Comforts - 0-60 in 24 seconds - 27MPG 1985 MB 300TD (wagon) - > 275,000 miles - Manila Beige - Thule rack - 0-60 in 18 seconds - 22 - 25MPG Biodiesel, Mobil Delvac 1, and Viton fuel lines! 
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06-08-2011, 08:19 AM
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If you just tightened the cable, you might want to remove the rear wheels and adjust the shoes themselves. Removing the rotors and doing a little cleaning and inspecting would be a good thing as well. Last edited by tangofox007; 06-08-2011 at 08:33 AM.
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06-08-2011, 09:27 AM
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The instructions in the FSM... I assume the ' chassis manual ' are very specific about the order of tightening stuff.... I need to do this on mine...
Listen to tangofox ....
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1980 240d , chain elongation, cam marks reference: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/10414-help-i-need-check-stretch.html http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html evap fin cleaning: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator A/C thread http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html
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06-08-2011, 10:22 AM
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Anybody know if w124 type parking brakes have that self-tightening feature (star ratchet) that when backing up and applying the brake while rolling, tightens itself?
Noticed my brake is not holding on a hill.
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Cheers! Scott McPhee 1987 300D
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06-08-2011, 10:34 AM
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W124 parking brake adjustment
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06-12-2011, 09:00 PM
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I've adjusted both parking brake screws. When engaged, the car now does not move (even in gear).
However, after I release the parking brake it still feels like it's partly engaged. I loosened them a few clicks, but the drag is still there. Ideas?
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JWJ 1983 MB 300D - > 430,000 miles - Deep Blue - Bilstein Comforts - 0-60 in 24 seconds - 27MPG 1985 MB 300TD (wagon) - > 275,000 miles - Manila Beige - Thule rack - 0-60 in 18 seconds - 22 - 25MPG Biodiesel, Mobil Delvac 1, and Viton fuel lines!
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06-13-2011, 01:43 PM
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It was just a few more clicks to solution.
Thanks!
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JWJ 1983 MB 300D - > 430,000 miles - Deep Blue - Bilstein Comforts - 0-60 in 24 seconds - 27MPG 1985 MB 300TD (wagon) - > 275,000 miles - Manila Beige - Thule rack - 0-60 in 18 seconds - 22 - 25MPG Biodiesel, Mobil Delvac 1, and Viton fuel lines!
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06-08-2011, 10:25 AM
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You can try that... but do not put too much hope into it on cars of this age ... a little rust or dirt or the springs stretched and that may not work... or may work unevenly side to side...
might as well put it up and hand adjust if you need them to work... or avoid all hills.....LOL
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1980 240d , chain elongation, cam marks reference: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?threadid=10414 http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/305365-9-degrees-chain-stretch.html evap fin cleaning: http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/156207-photo-step-step-post-showing-w123-evaporator-removal-1983-240d-1982-300td.html?highlight=evaporator A/C thread http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/297462-c-recommendations-mb-vehicles.html
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