Parking Brake Pedal: Service and Repair
Removing and installing pedal for foot-operated parking brakePreliminary work
1. Remove lower trim panel in footwell (with diagnostic socket and footwell lighting) and the trim panel support on the bulkhead (only inserted).
2. Remove lower dashboard trim panel.
3. Remove side cover of dashboard (fuse box) and the lower A-pillar trim panel. To remove the A-pillar trim panel, only partial removal of the >> trim panel for front side section << is required!
Removing pedal for foot-operated parking brake
Pedal for foot-operated parking brake (FPB)
The foot-operated parking brake is abbreviated to FPB in the table below.
Removing pedal for foot-operated parking brake (FPB)
1. Loosen bowden cable for releasing the FPB at the dashboard (at the side). Pull the release lever slightly. Then, slide the bowden cable in the direction of travel and take the bowden cable sleeve out of the bracket.
2. Remove protective cover (two screws) over the foot-operated parking brake pedal.
3. Remove cover (protective grille) of foot-operated parking brake pedal.
4. Remove FPB switch.
Note:
^ Fix cables using tie-wraps to prevent damage while removing and inserting the FPB pedal.
^ The - cable retainer for the front brake cable cannot be removed and is not available as an individual part. Push the cable retainer back carefully during removal (Point 8).
5. Lay the carpet aside. Remove fastening screws of FPB pedal (two M8 screws). Next remove the FPB pedal. The pedal must not be actuated (removal aid).
6. Disengage front cable. To do this - carefully press back the retaining lug using a small screwdriver.
Installing pedal for foot-operated parking brake
Note:
^ Replace micro-encapsulated screws.
^ If the bowden cable or front brake cable are damaged, replace them.
^ Automatic cable adjustment means that the foot-operated parking brake does not need to be set (basic setting).
1. Fix the adjustment device using an auxiliary pin (max. 3.5 mm [diameter]) -arrow- (this makes assembly easier). In other words: press the adjustment device together until the assembly bores are covered and the auxiliary pin can be inserted. Engage front brake cable. The retainer engages automatically. Remove the auxiliary pin again.
2. Insert the FPB pedal.
3. Tighten the fastening screws to 23 Nm (17 ft lb.). Take off the additional tie-wraps used during removal.
4. Remove FPB switch. Route cables neatly.
5. Engage the bowden cable for releasing the FPB in the lever.
6. Engage bowden cable in the release lever.
7. Lay carpet. Fit cover (protective grille) of foot-operated parking brake pedal and protective cover (two screws) over the pedal.
Subsequent work
1. Fit lower A-pillar trim panel and side cover of dashboard. Remove lower dashboard trim panel.
2. Remove lower trim panel in footwell (with diagnostic socket and footwell lighting) and the trim panel support on the bulkhead (only inserted).
3. Check operation of foot-operated parking brake.