1978 Mercedes-Benz W115 - 200 Petrol from Malaysia - Comments

3rd Feb 2006, 02:36

"I love the drive, need to explore it further"

What things have gone wrong with the car?

General comments?

The car is splendid to drive the sound-proofing still exist, but the rain proofing has diminished. Any ideas on how to get replacement parts for the rubber linings especially on the body & doors?

Need to know :

There is a small pedal-like switch next to the clutch pedal. Can someone please tell me what it is & what is it used for?

eswin_woo@yahoo.com.


4th Feb 2006, 02:46

It's the handbrake- or more appropriately a kind of foot brake (since operated by foot). To release it you have to pull a handle near the left air vent (on the left of the steering wheel).


5th Feb 2006, 07:35

The foot switch is for the wiper/washer.


19th Apr 2006, 06:59

Hi. The round pedal beside the clutch is a switch for the wiper. The handbrake (or 'footbrake' if I may call it) is located at the leftmost side.

For safety, try stepping on it while the engine is on and the handbrake engaged.

I hope this helps.


14th Apr 2007, 04:44

Its the switch for windscreen washer.

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