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When did Mercedes stop fitting foot-operated parking brakes?

What year did Mercedes stop fitting the foot parking brake to its range of cars?

Asked on 14 August 2023 by Mike Keir

Answered by David Ross
Mercedes-Benz stopped fitting foot-operated parking brakes around 2010 as it switched to electronically-operated versions instead, although the actual date of discontinuation varies depending on the specific model.
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