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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 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: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 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 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Power Brake Units -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, dis...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Fixed -> Floating -> Front -> Inspection -> Rear
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 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 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS
Battery Ground Cable
Prior to service, dis...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Less ESP -> With ESP
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 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 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS
Master Cylinder
- Disconnect brake lines.
- Remove mounting bolts and master cylinder. Do not...
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