2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Brake Booster -> Non-Return Valve
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 6.0 V12 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 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Less ESP -> With ESP
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 6.0 V12 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 CL55, CL500, CL600, S55, 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 p...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 6.0 V12 GAS

Parking Brake

  • Raise and support vehicle rear.
  • On SL55, SL500, SL600, SLK32, SLK230 and SLK320 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 inc...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Brake Booster, Replace -> CL55, CL500, CL600, S55, S430, S500 & S600 -> CLK55, CLK320, CLK430 & CLK500 -> E55, E320, E430, E500, SL55, SL500, SL600, SLK32, SLK230 & SLK320
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 6.0 V12 GAS

Brake Booster, Replace

E55, E320, E430, E500, SL55, SL500, SL600, SLK32, SLK230 & SLK320
  • 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 replaced.
  • Disconnect vacuum line at booster.
  • Remove cover below instrument panel.
  • Disconnect brake pedal return spring.
  • Disconnect pedal locking device and remove pin.
  • Remove carrier mounting nuts.
  • Remove brake booster. Do not damage ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 6.0 V12 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> ABS Control Unit -> ASR/ETS/ESP -> Brake System Bleed -> CLK55, CLK320, CLK430, CLK500, E55, E320, E430, E500, SL55, SL500& SL600 -> CLK55, CLK320, CLK430, CLK500, E55, E320, E430, E500, SL55, SL500, SL600, SLK32, SLK230 & SLK320 -> Component Replacement -> ESP Charging Pump -> ESP Pressurizing Piston Unit -> Front Wheel -> Hydraulic Unit -> Rear Axle -> Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SL600 6.0 V12 GAS

Brake System Bleed

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

Component Replacement

Hydraulic Unit
ASR/ETS/ESP
CLK55, CLK320, CLK430, CLK500, E55, E320, E430, E500, SL55, SL500, SL600, SLK32, SLK230 & SLK320
  • 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
CLK55, CLK320, CLK430, CLK500, E55, E320, E430, E500, SL55, SL500& SL600
  • On E55, E320, E430 and E500 models, disconnect vacuum line.
  • On all models, disconne...

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