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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> C220 & C230 & 1995 C280 -> E430 & 1996-99 C280, E300 & E320 & 1996-97 E420 -> Fixed Caliper Brake Pad, Replace -> Floating Caliper Brake Pad, Replace
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS
Floating Caliper Brake Pad, Replace
C220 & C230 & 1995 C280
- Disconnect wear sensor connector.
- On 1995 models without cam on housing, remove lower mounting bolt, steady sliding pin and fold sliding caliper up. Do not move steering wheel while housing if folded out.
- On 1996-99 models with cam on housing, remove lower mounting bolt, steady sliding pin and remove floating caliper, securing with suitable hook.
- On all models, inspect boots for damage and replace as required.
- Remove brake pads.
- Remove some brake fluid from reservoir.
- Pull wear sensor out of lining back plate.
- Push piston back...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 1995 C36, C220 & C280 & 1996 E300 & E320 -> 1995 E420, S320, S350, S420, S500, S600 & SL320 -> ABS -> ABS, ASR, ETS & SPS -> ABS, ESP & SPS -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> C230, S320, S420, S500, S600, SL320, SL500, SL600 & 1996-97 C280 & E300 & 1996-97 C36 & 1996 C220 & 1997 E320 & E420 -> C36, C220, C230 & C280 -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Component Locations -> Connector Terminal Identification -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> E430 & 1996-97 E320, S320, S420, S500, S600, SL500 & SL600 & 1996-97 E420 & SL320 -> Function Tests -> Generic Scan Tool -> Hand-Held Tester -> Hand-Held Tester (HHT) Tool -> Impulse Counter Scan Tool -> SL320, SL500 & SL600 & 1995 S320, S350, S420, S500 & S600 -> Symbol Explanation -> Symptom Related Diagnosis -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS
Symbol Explanation
Refer to Figs. through for explanations of symbols, connections and steps included in charts.
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
ABS systems with ASR or ETS may only be inspected using Hand-Held Tester (HHT) tool No. 965 589 00 01 00, or equivalent scan tool.
Generic Scan Tool
Follow tool manufacturers instructions and connect suitably programmed scan tool to generic scan tool connection X11/22, Fig. .
Hand-Held Tester (HHT) Tool
- Turn ignition switch to Off position.
- On models equipped with 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC), connect Hand-Held Tester tool No. 965...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Fixed -> Floating -> Front -> Inspection -> Rear
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS
Front
Fixed
Disassemble
- Press off dust cap
- Insert 1.1025 inches thick metal segment (brake disc section) into fixed caliper and carefully force pistons out against stop with compressed air.
- Remove piston using piston-turning pliers tool No. 000 589 50 37 00, or equivalent.
- Remove piston seal from groove in cylinder bore.
Inspection
- If piston is stuck or there are scores or rusted bores, replace complete caliper.
- Remove deposits on piston with soft brass wire brush or rough cloth only. If there is noticeable damage to chrome plating, replace piston.
- Inspect pistons and bores in fixed calip...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Less ESP -> With ESP
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS
Less ESP
- Connect suitable brake fluid changing tool following tool manufacturer's instructions. Bleed pressure is 29 psi.
- Open righthand rear brake caliper bleed screw and allow approximately 2.7 ounces of brake fluid to flow out without any bubbles.
- Tighten bleed screw to specifications.
- Repeat bleeding procedure at lefthand rear, righthand front and lefthand front calipers.
- On S320, S350, S420, S500 and S600 models, open master cylinder bleed screw and allow brake fluid to flow without any bubbles. Tighten bleed screw to specifications.
- On all models, operate brake pedal firmly s...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 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: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 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 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1996 MERCEDES-BENZ S500 5.0 V8 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, dis...
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