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E420 & Vehicles Without Electronic Stability Program (ESP) (Except SLK230)

  1. If vehicle is equipped with Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR), turn ignition off. Remove cover on hydraulic unit. On all vehicles, remove cap from brake fluid reservoir.
  2. Connect pressure bleeding equipment according to equipment manufacturer's instructions and pressurize system to 29 psi (2 kg/cm2 ). Caliper bleeding sequence is RR, LR, RF and LF. If brake system was opened downstream of hydraulic unit (brake calipers, brake hoses and brakelines), bleed approximately 1/10th of a quart of brake fluid from each brake caliper.
  3. If brake system was opened at hydraulic unit or upstream of hydraulic unit, bleed approximately 2/10ths of a quart of brake fluid from each brake caliper.
  4. On SL320 and SL500 models, open bleed screw on brake master cylinder until clean, air free fluid is present. On all vehicles, disconnect pressure bleeding equipment. Fill brake fluid reservoir to proper level.
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