Mercedes Sprinter Parking Brake Shoe Set with Hardware – Textar | NCV3 & VS30 3500 / 3500XD / 4500 | #9064200420 (2010–2024)
Worn parking brake shoes on a Mercedes Sprinter 3500 leave the van unable to hold on a grade — a serious safety and compliance issue on a commercial vehicle that may be parked loaded on inclines daily. This is the Textar parking brake shoe set with hardware for NCV3 and VS30 Sprinter 3500, 3500XD, and 4500 models, a complete kit that includes the shoes, adjuster, bushing, and springs for a full parking brake renewal.
What This Part Does
The Sprinter 3500 uses a drum-in-hat parking brake system integrated into the rear brake rotor hat. When the parking brake is applied, a cable actuates two curved brake shoes inside the drum portion of the rear rotor, pressing them outward against the drum surface to hold the van stationary. The system operates independently of the hydraulic service brake circuit, providing a mechanical hold that remains effective even with the hydraulic system unpressurized. The shoes use a friction lining bonded to a curved steel backing plate, with return springs that retract the shoes when the brake is released, and an adjuster that compensates for lining wear over time. When the lining wears thin, the parking brake travel increases until the van can no longer hold properly on an incline. The kit format — including hardware, adjuster, bushing, and springs — ensures a complete, clean installation that restores proper geometry and actuation travel.
Common Symptoms of Worn Parking Brake Shoes
- Parking brake requires excessive handle or pedal travel before holding the van
- Van rolls or creeps on a grade even with the parking brake fully applied
- Parking brake warning light that stays on after releasing the lever — adjuster at maximum travel
- Grinding or scraping noise from the rear when the parking brake is applied or released
- Parking brake that fails inspection due to insufficient holding force
When to Replace
Replace when parking brake hold is insufficient, when lining thickness is at or below minimum on inspection, or when rear rotors are being replaced — the drum surface and shoes should be renewed together for proper break-in and consistent holding force. Always adjust the shoes to the correct clearance after installation and verify holding force before returning the van to service.
NCV3 & VS30 3500/3500XD/4500 Specific — VIN Verification Required
This parking brake shoe set is for Sprinter 3500, 3500XD, and 4500 models. It is not compatible with Sprinter 1500 or 2500 rear axles. Always verify by VIN before ordering — parking brake configurations vary by axle rating. Contact us and we'll confirm fitment before you buy.
Fitment
- 2010–2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 – Rear parking brake (NCV3/W906)
- 2010–2018 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD – Rear parking brake (NCV3/W906)
- 2019–2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500 – Rear parking brake (VS30/W907)
- 2019–2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 3500XD – Rear parking brake (VS30/W907)
- 2019–2024 Mercedes-Benz Sprinter 4500 – Rear parking brake (VS30/W907)
✔ Complete kit — includes shoes, adjuster, bushing, and springs
✔ Always adjust shoes to correct clearance after installation
✔ Replace rotors and shoes together when rear rotors are being serviced
Part Numbers
- Mercedes OEM: 9064200420 / A9064200420 / 906-420-04-20
- Full part number with suffix: 906420042064
- Manufacturer: Textar — 91069000
- SKU: 9064200420