1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Brake Booster -> Non-Return Valve
Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 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 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> C230 -> C280, E300, E320, E430 & SLK230 -> Fixed Caliper Brake Pad, Replace -> Floating Caliper Brake Pad, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS

Floating Caliper Brake Pad, Replace
C230
  • Disconnect wear sensor connector.
  • On models equipped 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 using resetting tool No. 000 589 52 43 00, or equivalent.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Clean brake pad contact surface in carrier and cylinder housing.
    • On models equip...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rotor, Replace
Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 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 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Less ESP -> With ESP
Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 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 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> ABS -> ABS, ASR, ETS & SPS -> ABS, ESP & SPS -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> C230 & C280 -> C43, C230, C280, E300, S320, S420, SL500, SL600 & SLK230& 1998-99 CL500, CL600, S500 & S600 -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Component Locations -> Connector Terminal Identification -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> E320, E430, S320, S420, SL500 & SL600 & 1998-99 CL500, CL600, S500 & S600 -> Function Tests -> Generic Scan Tool -> Hand-Held Tester -> Hand-Held Tester (HHT) Tool -> Impulse Counter Scan Tool -> SL500 & SL600 -> Symbol Explanation -> Symptom Related Diagnosis -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 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 58...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> ABS -> ABS Control Unit -> ASR/ETS/ESP -> Brake System Bleed -> C43, C230, C280, CLK320, CLK430, E300, E320, E430, S320, S420, SL500, SL600 & SLK230 & 1998-99 CL500, CL600, S500 & S600 -> CLK320, CLK430, E300, E320, E430, S320, S420, SL500 & SL600& 1998-99 CL500, CL600, S500 & S600 -> Component Replacement -> ESP Charging Pump -> ESP Pressurizing Piston Unit -> Front Wheel -> Hydraulic Unit -> Rear Axle -> Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 1999 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK230 2.3 L4 GAS

Brake System Bleed

Refer to procedure as outlined in "Hydraulic Brake Systems" section.

Component Replacement

Hydraulic Unit
ABS
ASR/ETS/ESP
C43, C230, C280, CLK320, CLK430, E300, E320, E430, S320, S420, SL500, SL600 & SLK230 & 1998-99 CL500, CL600, S500 & S600
  • Turn ignition switch to Off position.
  • Disconnect hydraulic lines. Seal lines and connections.
  • Remove plastic caps and hydraulic unit.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Torque hydraulic lines to 11 ft. lbs.
ABS Control Unit
CLK320, CLK430, E300, E320, E430, S320, S420, SL500 & SL600& 1998-99 CL500, CL600, S500 & S600
  • On E300, E320 and E430 mo...

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