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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 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: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 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 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 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: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 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 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 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: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 GAS
Master Cylinder
- Remove brake fluid from reservoir.
- Disconnect bolt and remove reservoir from tandem master brake cylinder.
- Disconnect brake lines.
- On CL55, CL500, CL600, S55, S430, S500 and S600 model...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 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 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-lock Brakes -> Diagnosis & Testing -> ABS, ASR, ETS & SPS -> ABS, ESP & SPS -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Component Locations -> Connector Terminal Identification -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> E55, E320, E430, E500, SL55, SL500 & SL600 -> Function Tests -> Generic Scan Tool -> Hand-Held Tester -> Hand-Held Tester (HHT) Tool -> Impulse Counter Scan Tool -> SL55, SL500, SL600, SLK32, SLK230 & SLK320 -> Symbol Explanation -> Symptom Related Diagnosis -> Wiring Diagrams
Vehicle: 2003 MERCEDES-BENZ SL55 AMG 5.5 V8 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 5...
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