1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Brake System Bleed -> C220 & C280 -> E300, E320, E420, E500, SL320, SL500, SL600, 300CE, D, E, SL& TE, 400E, 500E & SL & 600SL -> S320, S350, S420, S500, S600, 300SD, 400SE, 500SEC & SEL, 600SEC & SEL & 1993 300SE
Vehicle: 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS

E300, E320, E420, E500, SL320, SL500, SL600, 300CE, D, E, SL& TE, 400E, 500E & SL & 600SL

  • Disconnect battery ground cable.
  • On models with ASR, proceed as follows:
    • Remove hydraulic unit cover.
    • Drain pressure reservoir from bleed screw "SP."
    • Actuate cylinder switchover valve with harness.
  • On all models, proceed as follows:
    • Screw off screw cap and connect filling and bleeding unit.
    • Start bleeding RR caliper, then LR, RF and LF caliper, bleed all calipers, allowing brake fluid to drain until clear bubble-free brake fluid exits, torque bleeder screw to 5 ft. lbs. on all...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> ABS System -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> ASR System -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Identification -> E300, E320, E500, SL500, SL600, 190E, 300CE, D, E & TE, 500SL & 600SL -> Except E300, E320, E500, SL500, SL600, 190E, 300CE, D, E & TE, 500SL & 600SL -> Hydraulic System
Vehicle: 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS

ABS System

Except E300, E320, E500, SL500, SL600, 190E, 300CE, D, E & TE, 500SL & 600SL

During all tests when ignition switch is on, LED must illuminate, indicating battery voltage is satisfactory. Vehicle must not be driven with (ABS) adapter connected. Refer to Fig. for connection of test equipment and Fig. for anti-lock system diagnosis.

E300, E320, E500, SL500, SL600, 190E, 300CE, D, E & TE, 500SL & 600SL

Do not use ABS tester with fault memory on models equipped with ASR, ASD or 4MATIC.

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
  • Remove ABS control unit, then install LED electrical ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Troubleshooting
Vehicle: 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS

Refer to Fig. , for ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> System Service -> ABS Control Unit -> Brake System Bleed -> C220 & C280 -> C220, C280, E300, E320, E420, E500, 190E, 300CE, D, E, SL & TE, 400E, 500E & SL -> Component Replacement -> E300, E320, E420, E500, 190E, 300CE, D, E & TE, 400E & 500E -> E300, E320, E420, E500, 190E, 300CE, D, E, SL & TE, 400E, 500E & SL -> E420, SL320, S320, S350, S420, S500, S600, 300SD, 400SE, 500SEC& SEL, 600SEC & SEL & 1993 300SE -> Front Wheel Speed Sensor -> Rear Wheel Speed Sensor -> S320, S350, S420, S500, S600, SL320, SL500, SL600, 300SD & SL, 400SE, 500SEC, SEL & SL, 600SEC, SEL & SL & 1993 300SE
Vehicle: 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS

Refer to Figs. through when servicing system components.

Brake System Bleed

On 400SE, 500SEL and 600SEL models, master cylinder brake switch over valve must be electrically activated to bleed additional pressure chamber.

  • With ignition in Off position, empty pressure reservoir at bleeder valve SP, then close valve, Fig. .
  • Connect suitable pressure bleeder.
  • Bleed brakes at each wheel, allow about 1 pint (.5 liter) of brake fluid to flow.
  • Start engine.
  • Open SP bleeder valve until brake fluid flows clear, with no bubbles.
  • Close bleeder valve, charging pump will run about 30 seconds.
  • ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Hydraulic Brake System Specifications
Vehicle: 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Brake Rotor Replace -> Caliper Replace -> Fixed -> Floating -> Front -> Rear
Vehicle: 1993 MERCEDES-BENZ 500SEL 5.0 V8 GAS

Floating

  • Remove self-locking bolts.
  • Remove heat shield.
  • Force out piston with compressed air and using piston turning tongs. If piston is seized due to rust, replace complete cylinder housing.
  • Remove deposits on piston with soft brass wire brush or rough cloth only. If there is noticeable damage to chrome plating, replace piston.
  • Remove piston seal from groove in cylinder bore.
  • Check cylinder bore of floating caliper for wear. If bore is scored or rusty, replace complete floating caliper.
  • Lightly coat new piston seal with ATE brake cylinder paste and insert into groove in cylinder bore...

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