handbrake sticking

ashlan

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I have 2003 c class coupe. I have to yank a lot on the lever to release handbrake . Any tips on curing this please ?
 

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Me -2019 GLC 350 coupe AMG line. Mrs- ford kuga 65 plate awd powershift .
Spray the workings under the steering wheel area with a penetrating spray. Nip up rear shoes. Push the pedal down futher are 3 go well together cures.
 
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Spray the workings under the steering wheel area with a penetrating spray. Nip up rear shoes. Push the pedal down futher are 3 go well together cures.
OK ,thanks , i'll give that a try .
 

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I don't know why but the 203 and 209 cars seem to be prone to this. Never ever had a sticking handbrake issue until l purchased my 209 in January. The handbrake has been difficult to release on 2 or 3 occasions, in cold weather particularly.
 

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Op. Given your car is a 2003. Its also possible the springs that hold the shoes have rotted away . Its maybe time for an inspection... if the shoes themselves are sticking ...
 
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Op. Given your car is a 2003. Its also possible the springs that hold the shoes have rotted away . Its maybe time for an inspection... if the shoes themselves are sticking ...
Yes ,sounds like a possibility , thanks.
 

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