Just went to the dealership and picked up all new parts.

The cables are the best deal in MB parts ever. $25/ea. and they look like they should cost $250.

The shoes for the hand brake from MB come as a kit with all of the springs. Last time I replaced them I used OEM pads that did not come with the springs. The MB parts for only $50 are a much better deal.

I also picked up a pair of the piviots that the cables mount too.

Hopefully this should solve the problem.

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2004 E320 4matic
2000 E320 wagon
-- in the past---
1992 190E 2.3 5-speed! (European Delivery Baby)
2000 ML320
1978 240D - 340k mi