2000 Mercedes Benz CLK320 emergency brake release handle

2000 MERCEDES BENZ CLK320
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ESSJAI
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Brakes problem
2000 Mercedes Benz CLK320 V8 Automatic 89000 miles
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pulled handle to release emergency brake and the handle pulled right out. how do manually release emergency brake and how do you attach it back to the emergency brake. if it is not to hard would like to fix myself if not about how much will this repair cost in la, ca
Jul 17, 2008 at 1:04 AM
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Despite the handle being broken the release cable should still be accesible. Using vise grip pliers pull the release cable and the brake should pop loose.
Feb 15, 2009 at 10:00 PM
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