I have a broken spring in my parking brake mechanism

[Tomas7]

1976 280C W114. How do I get in there? The wheel hub is in the way. Do I have to remove wheel hub? There is one single 13mm nut in the center with a huge washer, is this the route I must follow?

[Sugar Bear]

The wheel hub stays in place, it has to be worked around and through. By through meaning that the hold down springs can be removed by using a straight blade screwdriver (there is a special tool) going through a wheel stud hole in the hub.

Going through a wheel stud hole with a screwdriver is how they get adjusted by rotating the star/adjuster. I like to snug the adjuster just until the wheel stops rotating and then back off the star 3-4 teeth.

Only do one side at a time so that you have a reference and not to swap the adjuster from one side to the other accidentally.

The nut in the middle is a bolt that retains the axle. Actually removing and reinstalling the hub is a difficult and technical procedure.

Good luck!!!

[Tomas7]

Originally Posted by Sugar Bear

The wheel hub stays in place, it has to be worked around and through. By through meaning that the hold down springs can be removed by using a straight blade screwdriver (there is a special tool) going through a wheel stud hole in the hub.

Going through a wheel stud hole with a screwdriver is how they get adjusted by rotating the star/adjuster. I like to snug the adjuster just until the wheel stops rotating and then back off the star 3-4 teeth.

Only do one side at a time so that you have a reference and not to swap the adjuster from one side to the other accidentally.

The nut in the middle is a bolt that retains the axle. Actually removing and reinstalling the hub is a difficult and technical procedure.

Good luck!!!

Thank you very much Sugar Bear.