Today I switched the standard emergency brake with the folding one. Why this isn’t standard on any Sprinter that is going to have swivel seats, I don’t know.
It took 15 minutes or less. I needed a 16mm socket and wrench, a small block of wood and a rubber mallet. The wood and mallet were to get the front cover of the emergency brake off. The rear cover comes off easily. After that it is unplug 2 wires, remove the 2 bolts that hold the brake in place and pop loose the pin that holds the emergency brake cable.
Now to set the brake I pull up on it like normal and then just push the handle down. The handle is out of the way for swiveling the driver’s seat. To release the brake I just pull it up until I hear it engage and push the black release button.
Tags: folding emergency brake, mod, modifications, swivel seats
April 14th, 2010 at 10:59 pm
Hi Keith,
I forgot to ask you about this project. Do you have any pics? Where did you get it? I just put an tailpipe extension and added a muffler to my generator. Planning to go to Canada (Victoria) , but I broke a tooth (Eating a sour dough sandwich!) We loved your videos! Thanks again for getting us to a great baseball game. How about those A’s and Giants.
George and DJ
April 15th, 2010 at 8:54 am
Shame on me for not taking pictures. I didn’t want anyone to see how dirty our bus was! I ordered the brake from http://rocklin.mbsprinterdealer.com/ who is the closest Sprinter dealer.
The part came from Germany. Took about 5 days. The part number is 906-420-03-12. Rocklin MB charged me full list price ($133.38) so you might want to source it from someone else. Stoneridge Dodge used to give me 10% off and sometimes more.
A couple of great campgrounds on the way north: Castle Crags SP (California, dog friendly – dogs can go on many trails.) and Valley of the Rogue (Oregon). We stop at Valley of the Rogue on almost every trip north as it is a good drive from here.