1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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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 -> 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: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 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 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 -> Parking Brake Service -> Foot Control Cable, Replace -> Foot Control, Replace -> Hand Lever, Replace -> Parking Brake Rear Control Cable, Replace -> Parking Brake Shoes, Replace
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 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 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 -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS

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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 -> Rotor Replacement
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS

  • Remove caliper as previously described. Do not disconnect brake hose.
  • On front rotors, remove brake carrier from steering knuckle.
  • On rear rotors, disconnect parking brake.
  • On all models, remove mounting bolts and brak...

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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+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Brake Booster, Replace -> C36, C220, C230, C280, E300, E320, E420, E430, S320, S350, S420, S500, S600, SL320, SL500, & SL600
Vehicle: 1997 MERCEDES-BENZ E420 4.2 V8 GAS

Brake Booster, Replace

C36, C220, C230, C280, E300, E320, E420, E430, S320, S350, S420, S500, S600, SL320, SL500, & SL600
  • Remove master cylinder as outlined in "Hydraulic Brake Systems."
  • Inspect master cylinder rear piston for leaks. If no leaks are visible, proceed as follows:
    • Remove and measure brake fluid in booster.
    • If there is more than 3.38 ounces of brake fluid, booster must be re...

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