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Parking Brake Warning Switch Replacement Service

How much does a Parking Brake Warning Switch Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Mercedes-Benz 400SEL Parking Brake Warning Switch Replacement is $191 with $76 for parts and $115 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1993 Mercedes-Benz 400SELV8-4.2LService typeParking Brake Warning Switch ReplacementEstimate$289.39Shop/Dealer Price$343.54 - $469.59
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What is the Parking Brake Warning Switch all about?

Your vehicle has two braking systems onboard – the primary braking system is responsible for slowing down the car when you press the brake pedal, and the secondary braking system is designed to activate when you engage the emergency brake. Depending on the make and model you drive, your emergency brake might be activated via a handle between the two front seats, or it could be activated with a pedal under the dash (to the left of the brake pedal).

In both instances, activating the pedal or handle engages the emergency brake. This prevents your car from rolling if you park on a hill, and it takes the load off your transmission at the same time. When you engage the emergency brake, it activates a switch, which turns on a light in the dash warning you that the e-brake is on.

Over time (though rare), either the parking brake warning light switch or the bulb in the dash can fail. While your emergency brake will still work, it’s tough to tell when it’s engaged or not, particularly if you have the pedal-activated system.

Keep in mind:

  • Your parking brake warning light switch is not inspected during any maintenance or service.
  • The switch can fail due to many reasons, including electrical failure, wiring problems and more.

How it's done:

  • The hood release handle and dash panels are removed for access. The parking brake warning switch is disconnected.
  • The parking brake is pushed down and the defective parking brake warning switch is unbolted from the bracket.
  • The new parking brake warning switch is installed, connected, and then the brake is released.
  • The dash panels and the hood release handle are reinstalled.
  • The vehicle parking brake switch is checked for proper operation.

Our recommendation:

Your emergency brake is an important safety component on your vehicle. While not having a notification won’t impede your driving, you may unintentionally drive with the e-brake engaged, which will quickly wear out the brake. Have the switch and/or light serviced by one of our expert mechanics as soon as possible.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Parking Brake Warning Switch?

  • Dash light does not turn on when engaging the emergency brake
  • Dash light comes on intermittently when engaging the emergency brake
  • The dash light stays on while parking brake is not engaged

How important is this service?

We recommend having the switch problem diagnosed as soon as possible. While it won’t endanger you on the road or prevent you from driving, there is the potential to cause damage to the emergency brake system by driving with the system on.

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Mercedes-Benz 400SEL V8-4.2L - Car starts and then dies - Union, New Jersey
First his did great job and finally he said the issue was ignition coil.

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Mercedes-Benz S550 V8-5.5L - Parking Brake Warning Switch - Houston, Texas
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Mercedes-Benz E320 L6-3.2L - Car starts and then dies - Chula Vista, California
At first when he showed up, he looks tired already considering it was a late appointment. He looked at the car, opens up the hood and check the transmission fluid. Then after checking the fluid, he made a recommendation to use the Blue Devil Sealer for the transmission. He said to pour it in the transmission and it should take care of the problem. I was surprised that it was that quick to diagnose the problem of the car without actually testing the car. Then he made some recommendations that if I need new transmission then I can go to The junkyard. It seemed to me that he is trying to prolong the conversation to make it to an hour and then he gets paid $99. I asked him when are you going to inspect the and test the car and when he noticed that I was getting frustrated already and I told him to do his job. And that’s when he actually inspected the car. After 30 mins. he called me and explained to me the problem of the car. He said that the Blue Devil Sealer is not going to work because the main problem is the actual transmission itself. Then he made his recommendation to either purchase another transmission from the junkyard or just sell the car and get a used one with low mileage in it. I was glad that he explained to me the real problem of the car after our not so pleasant discussion earlier. I would still recommend his service but you just have to be upfront with him.

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