Expander Handbrake Repair Kit Sprinter Crafter (12053002-1)

Intro

This expander handbrake repair kit restores strong, consistent parking-brake hold on Mercedes-Benz Sprinter and VW Crafter/LT platforms. Built for South African workshop conditions, it refreshes the EXP-LOCK mechanism so the handbrake engages and releases smoothly.

Vehicle Compatibility

• Mercedes 312D Freight (OM602) — 1996–2000
• Mercedes Sprinter 308CDI (OM611.987) — 2000–2006
• Mercedes Sprinter 309CDI (OM646.984) — 2007–
• Mercedes Sprinter 312D (OM602 TI) — 1996–2000
• Mercedes Sprinter 313CDI (OM611.981) — 2000–2006
• Mercedes Sprinter 315CDI (OM646.989/…) — 2007–
• Mercedes Sprinter 316CDI (OM612.981) — 2000–2006
• Mercedes Sprinter 318CDI (OM642) — 2009–
• Mercedes Sprinter 319CDI (OM642.992) — 2009–
• Mercedes Sprinter 413CDI (OM611.981) — 2000–2006
• Mercedes Sprinter 416CDI (OM612) — 2000–2006
• VW Crafter 35 2.0 TDI (CKUB) — 2011–2016
• VW Crafter 50 2.0 TDI LWB (CKTB/CKUB/2.0BiTDI) — 2012–
• VW Crafter 50 2.5 TDI LWB (BJK, CEBB) — 2006–
• VW LT46 2.5 Panel Van (ANJ, AVR) — 2003–
• VW LT46 2.8 Panel Van (AUH) — 2003–2007

Specifications

• Part Type: Repair Kit, Expander (H/BRAKE EXP-LOCK)
• Braking System: For parking brake
• Cross-References: FSB624 / FSB625 / FSB4001
• Manufacturer Reference: MFR585
• SKU: 12053002-1
• Position: Rear parking brake expander mechanism
• Platforms: Mercedes Sprinter ranges, VW Crafter/LT (as listed)

Features

• Restores positive handbrake engagement and stable holding force
• OEM-style geometry for straightforward fitment
• Corrosion-resistant components for long service life
• Reliable operation under heavy-duty fleet use

Why Buy From Us

• Local South African stock for fast dispatch
• 12-month warranty
• Workshop-level fitment advice for Sprinter and Crafter

Installation & Maintenance Tips

• Inspect shoes, springs, cables and drums/discs with drum-in-hat; replace worn items together
• Clean contact points on backing plate and apply a thin film of high-temp brake grease
• Adjust per manufacturer spec and verify equal hold left/right
• Re-torque wheel fasteners and test on an incline after installation

Closing

Get the expander handbrake repair kit (12053002-1) delivered anywhere in South Africa — Johannesburg, Cape Town, Durban, Pretoria, Bloemfontein and beyond. Share your VIN if you’d like us to confirm fitment before dispatch.

FAQ

Q: Does this kit fit both single and dual rear-wheel variants?
A: Yes, where those variants use the listed expander hardware on the platforms above.

Q: Should I replace shoes and springs at the same time?
A: Recommended if existing hardware shows wear, heat damage or corrosion.

Q: Left/right specific?
A: The expander mechanism is common by side on these platforms; this kit services that mechanism.