handbrake release thunk!!

[ric220]

Just wondered whether anyone knows why a car (w124) praised for its smooth ride, solid build quality etc etc should be fitted with a handbrake release that sounds like gunfire and scares passengers? I assume the release isn't supposed to be gas filled in some way to slowly release the cable when the lever is pulled (although all of my 124's have made same noise so prob not)? It just seems an odd bit of design for Merc (and makes hillstarts in a manual 'box virtually impossible) (having said that 124 manual 'boxes are impossible anyway...). '123's lever system was far better...
PS - any further thoughts on my bouncing revs in engine forum??
Thanks

 

[television]

Just wondered whether anyone knows why a car (w124) praised for its smooth ride, solid build quality etc etc should be fitted with a handbrake release that sounds like gunfire and scares passengers? I assume the release isn't supposed to be gas filled in some way to slowly release the cable when the lever is pulled (although all of my 124's have made same noise so prob not)? It just seems an odd bit of design for Merc (and makes hillstarts in a manual 'box virtually impossible) (having said that 124 manual 'boxes are impossible anyway...). '123's lever system was far better...
PS - any further thoughts on my bouncing revs in engine forum??
Thanks

There was a very long thread on the subject just before Xmas 05.

malcolm

 

[Blobcat]

To stop the handbrake (footbrake) from making the noise, you have to have your left foot on it as you pull the release handle. This of course is impossible in a manual.

 

[television]

. This of course is impossible in a manual.

Not if you have huge feet

Malcolm

 

[Blobcat]

Not if you have huge feet

Malcolm

Ok I stand corrected, if your name is Shaq O'neil or J. Thorpe get a manual mercedes.

 

[merc300e]

Handbrake flying off

My wife has complained about this several times when it has hit her left foot and hurt it. You are right it is far too violent and noisy -Even on my £69k when new S500 ...

 

[piestore]

park brake

HI

Buy a new Sclass park brake is electric