1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Brake Booster -> Non-Return Valve
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 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 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rotor, Replace
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS

  • Remove caliper as outlined under "Caliper, Replace." 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 an...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS

Refer to procedure as ou...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Less ESP -> With ESP
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 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 CL500, CL600, S320, S420, S430, 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 ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder

Brake master...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 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 -> SLK230
Vehicle: 1998 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS

Foot Control, Replace
  • On S320, S420, SL500 and SL600 and 1998-99 CL500, CL600, S500, and S600 models, remove exhaust system heat shield.
  • On C43, C230, C280, E300, E320 and E430 models,remove cover panel under rear squab.
  • On S320 and S420 and 1998-99 CL500, CL600, 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 ...

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