1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Brake Booster -> Non-Return Valve
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS

Non-Return Valve

  • Disconnect brake booster vacuum line.
  • Connect pressure tester tool No. 201 589 13 21 00, or equivalent, between brake booster and vacuum line.
  • Start engine and create 10.9-11.6 psi vacuum by opening and suddenly releasing throttle.
  • Turn engine off.
  • If vacuum drops more than 2.9 psi in 30 seconds, replace vacuum line.
  • Torque vacuum line to 22 ft. lbs.

Brake Booster

  • Disconnect brake booster vacuum line.
  • Connect pressure tester tool No. 201 589 13 21 00, or equivalent, between brake booster and vacuum line.
  • Connect suitable pressure tester at brake caliper.
  • Connect Bosch ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> Foot Control Cable, Replace -> Foot Control, Replace -> Hand Lever, Replace -> Parking Brake Rear Control Cable, Replace -> Parking Brake Shoes, Replace
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS

Foot Control, Replace

  • On S320, S350, S420, S500, S600, SL320, SL500 and SL600 models, remove exhaust system heat shield.
  • On C36, C220, C230, C280, E300, E320, E420 and E430 models, remove cover panel under rear squab.
  • On S320, S350, S420, S500 and S600 models, proceed as follows:
    • Disconnect exhaust system as required.
    • Turn preloading automatic slack adjuster eccentric pin counterclockwise approximately 1/2 turn using suitable Allen wrench.
    • At same time, push pin back longitudinal slot until spring-loaded locking eccentric locks into spring clip position with elevation.
  • On C36, C2...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> 1995 C36, C220, & C280 -> ABS -> ABS Control Unit -> ASR/ETS/ESP -> Brake System Bleed -> C36, C220, C230, C280, E430, S320, S350, S420, S500, S600, SL320, SL500, SL600 & 1996-97 E300 & E320 & 1996-97 E420 -> Component Replacement -> E430, S320, S350, S420, S500, S600, SL320, SL500 & SL600 & 1996-97 E300 & E320 & 1996-97 E420 -> ESP Charging Pump -> ESP Pressurizing Piston Unit -> Front Wheel -> Hydraulic Unit -> Rear Axle -> Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS

Brake System Bleed

Refer to procedure as outlined under "Hydraulic Brake Systems."

Component Replacement

Hydraulic Unit
ABS
1995 C36, C220, & C280
  • Turn ignition switch to Off position.
  • Disconnect hydraulic lines. Plug lines and control unit connections. Do not mix lines.
  • Disconnect plastic caps.
  • Remove mounting bolts and control unit.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Torque mounting bolts to 11 ft. lbs.
ASR/ETS/ESP
C36, C220, C230, C280, E430, S320, S350, S420, S500, S600, SL320, SL500, SL600 & 1996-97 E300 & E320 & 1996-97 E420
  • Turn ignition switch to Off position.
  • Disconnect hydraulic lines. Seal...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> 1995 E300, E320 & E420 -> C36, C220, C230, C280, E430, S320, S350, S420, S500, S600, SL320, SL500, SL600 & 1996-97 E300 & E320 & 1996-97 E420 -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS

Parking Brake

C36, C220, C230, C280, E430, S320, S350, S420, S500, S600, SL320, SL500, SL600 & 1996-97 E300 & E320 & 1996-97 E420
  • Raise and support vehicle rear.
  • On SL320, SL500, and SL600 models, loosen adjusting bolt.
  • On all models, remove one wheel bolt on both rear wheels. Light alloy wheels must be removed.
  • Turn adjuster until brake shoes contact and it is no longer possible to turn rear wheel, noting the following:
    • Use suitable .1772 inch screw driver.
    • Turn righthand side adjuster from bottom up.
    • Turn lefthand side adjuster from top down.
  • Turn adjuster until it is possible to turn rear...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1995 MERCEDES-BENZ SL500 5.0 V8 GAS

Master Cylinder

  • Disconnect brake lines.
  • Remove mounting bolts and master cylinder. Do not...

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