2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 3.2 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder

Brake master...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 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 -> SLK32, SLK230 & SLK320
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 3.2 V6 GAS

Foot Control, Replace

  • On SL55, SL500 and SL600 models, remove exhaust system heat shield.
  • On E55, E320, E430 and E500 models, remove cover panel under rear squab.
  • On CLK55, CLK320, CLK430, CLK500, E55, E320, E430 and E500 models, proceed as follows:
    • Turn preloading automatic slack adjuster eccentric pin clockwise approximately one turn using suitable Allen wrench through cover sheet oblong hole.
    • At same time, push pin back longitudinal slot until spring-loaded locking eccentric locks into spring clip position with elevation.
  • On CL55, CL500, CL600, S55, S430, S500 and S600 models...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 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 SLK320 3.2 V6 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 SLK320 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 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 SLK320 3.2 V6 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Precautions -> Battery Ground Cable
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 3.2 V6 GAS

Battery Ground Cable

Prior to service, dis...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service -> E55, E320, E430, E500, SLK32, SLK230 & SLK320 -> Fixed Caliper Brake Pad, Replace -> Floating Caliper Brake Pad, Replace
Vehicle: 2001 MERCEDES-BENZ SLK320 3.2 V6 GAS

Floating Caliper Brake Pad, Replace

E55, E320, E430, E500, SLK32, SLK230 & SLK320
  • Disconnect spring and removal wear sensor from connector.
  • Remove covers and guide pins.
  • Remove calipers with brake pads.
  • Remove wear sensor from lining back plate.
  • 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 equipped with one wear sensor, install sensor on outer brake pa...

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