2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS

Parking Brake
  • Raise and support vehicle rear.
  • On SL500, SL600 and SLK230 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 0.1772 in...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 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: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 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 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Brake Booster -> Non-Return Valve
Vehicle: 2000 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 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Brake System Bleed
Vehicle: 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 2.8 V6 GAS

Refer to procedure as ou...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2000 MERCEDES-BENZ C280 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2000 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: 2000 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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