Parking brake release

[John Laidlaw]

Ive started today, what fun

 

[Stability]

It’s normally down to an incorrect adjustment procedure.

There’s x2 adjustment points with an order of adjustment required.

 

[Ken_R]

I think I've read on here that there is a spring (and balancing assembly) inboard of the rear axle that may need lubricating.

As for using the Parking Brake, I only use it on a Ferry or on a steep incline, and I've had numerous variants of 'Auto' over a number of years.

With a conventional handbrake, I was always taught to press the release button in when applying same, so as to reduce any wear on the ratchet and pawl. Therefore, the noise generated by applying the foot pedal is actually an irritation relative to my previous learning.

I've never actually tried applying the footbrake whilst holding out the release lever, but I suppose that would also result in a 'soundless' application.

I must try it.

 

[Stability]

Lubricating and adjusting

I personally would slacken this then service/adjust the rear shoes firstly

 

[rexemper]

Mine was sticking (had been for a while) in that the red light on the dash wouldn't go off so lubricated the pedal mechanism and the applied a little lube to the release handle as well. Let's see how that works. Got worse in the cold I noticed.

 

[davemercedes]

I don't like relying on Park only unless it's very flat ground - I have a mental picture of holding the car with a finger in the auto drive plate!

 

[Wighty]

I don't like relying on Park only unless it's very flat ground - I have a mental picture of holding the car with a finger in the auto drive plate!

It's more like a metal robot finger !

 

[davemercedes]

Yes, a metal robot finger that can and does albeit very occasionally, break.

 

[s5tuart]

I even use my parking brake at traffic lights!

It annoys me when people leave their foot on the brake pedal especially with these new-fangled high brightness brake lights.

 

[vtaylor78]

I even use my parking brake at traffic lights!

It annoys me when people leave their foot on the brake pedal especially with these new-fangled high brightness brake lights.

That’s where the “Hold” function comes in really handy , one of my favourite things.

 

[EmilysDad]

That’s where the “Hold” function comes in really handy , one of my favourite things.

That's what a mate of mine said about his E Class (no idea what model number) until I pointed out that when 'hold' was engaged, his brake lights were on

 

[vtaylor78]

That's what a mate of mine said about his E Class (no idea what model number) until I pointed out that when 'hold' was engaged, his brake lights were on

Well I wasn’t aware of that

 

[EmilysDad]

Well I wasn’t aware of that

Neither was he ....

 

[vtaylor78]

Neither was he ....

Seems a bit strange this happens?, I to get fed up of people in autos, with their foot on the break at lights, some of the modern ones are Really bright.
I thought by using the “Hold” function I was avoiding bothering people behind and enabling me to take my foot off the pedal.
Seems I was wrong, lol.

 

[EmilysDad]

Seems a bit strange this happens?, I to get fed up of people in autos, with their foot on the break at lights, some of the modern ones are Really bright.
I thought by using the “Hold” function I was avoiding bothering people behind and enabling me to take my foot off the pedal.
Seems I was wrong, lol.

Surely you could your brake lights on the front of the car behind through your rear view mirror

 

[vtaylor78]

No

Surely you could your brake lights on the front of the car behind through your rear view mirror

No I can honestly say I have never noticed

 

[John Laidlaw]

No


No I can honestly say I have never noticed

One of the very few (in my opinion) things Audi do better- in hold function the brake lights are off...hmm must check my Volvo when I think of it

 

[EmilysDad]

Why do cars even need a 'hold' or hill assist function? We've managed for years without them by using the hand brake (admittedly not quite as easy with a Merc/American set up) or as I do ..... your left foot.

 

[vtaylor78]

The only thing I can put it down to not noticing the brake lights in the vehicle behind, is I rarely drive the car at night.

 

[davemercedes]

I think I've read on here that there is a spring (and balancing assembly) inboard of the rear axle that may need lubricating.

As for using the Parking Brake, I only use it on a Ferry or on a steep incline, and I've had numerous variants of 'Auto' over a number of years.

With a conventional handbrake, I was always taught to press the release button in when applying same, so as to reduce any wear on the ratchet and pawl. Therefore, the noise generated by applying the foot pedal is actually an irritation relative to my previous learning.

I've never actually tried applying the footbrake whilst holding out the release lever, but I suppose that would also result in a 'soundless' application.

I must try it.

Don't remember that bit... When my release stopped working, I had advice from Malcolm on here - searched for it but can't find it - if I find it, I'll post a link. Like you though, with (that infernal) footbrake I do miss the opportunity to do as I was taught all those years ago: hold the handbrake and pull it up silently and then give it one short tug.