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Disable SBC self-test and apply brake pads, without STAR DIAGNOSIS - AR42.46-P-0005TX

MODEL 211, 219 with Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) 

MODEL 230 

Fig 1: Overview SBC Self-Test - Without Star Diagnosis (1 Of 3)
G04984040Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 2: Overview SBC Self-Test - Without Star Diagnosis (2 Of 3)
G04984041Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
Fig 3: Overview SBC Self-Test - Without Star Diagnosis (3 Of 3)
G04984042Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA
REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of injury  caused by body parts being jammed or crushed. Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by brake fluid spraying out at high pressure when working on the SBC brake system Prevent SBC self-test. AS42.46-Z-0001-01B
DANGER Risk of death  caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform. Align vehicle between the columns of the lifting platform and position the four support plates at the lifting platform support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer. AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
NOTES Notes on repairs to brake system   AH42.00-P-0003-01A
NOTES The SBC system must be deactivated on a mandatory basis using STAR DIAGNOSIS before working on the operating unit or hydraulic unit.
Brake pad exchange and brake fluid change must not be carried out simultaneously.
Before working on the SBC brake system the sequence of the SBC self-test must be prevented as this leads to the brake pistons being pushed out automatically.
When working on the SBC brake system the brake pedal must not be pressed under any circumstances as this leads to the brake pistons moving out automatically.
Inadvertent operation of the brake pedal must be prevented reliably by suitable measures. No persons or animals may stay in the vehicle when working on the SBC brake system
   
IMPORTANT Before starting the work it is absolutely essential to read through the complete work description, as the work must be completed in quick succession. To carry out the work correctly a second person must be present, as within the work procedure certain signals cannot be seen by one person    
IMPORTANT If the work procedure is revised or the timing specifications are not maintained, the work cannot be carried out correctly    
1 Raise vehicle using lifting platform until wheels are free    
2 Open the side window on the driver's side    
3 Switch off all electrical consumers of the vehicle and remove the key from the ignition switch IMPORTANT Vehicles with Keyless Go code 889: Press start/stop button repeatedly until ignition is switched off.  
  Disable the SBC self-test     
4 Close vehicle doors and leave vehicle centrally locked for min. 30 seconds (t1) IMPORTANT Vehicles with Keyless Go code 889: remove Keyless Go cards or key from the vehicle and store outside of transmitter range (for at least 2 minutes).
IMPORTANT During this time the run-on of the SBC brake system elapses.
 
5 Unlock vehicle for at least 15 seconds (t2). IMPORTANT The brake pedal must not be pressed any more from now on.
IMPORTANT An SBC self-test may run during this time.
 
6 Lock vehicle IMPORTANT In order to prevent people getting in.
IMPORTANT If the engine hood is unlocked when the vehicle is locked, the alarm system is triggered.
 
IMPORTANT 15 seconds after locking the following operations can be carried out in the wheel brake area:
  • Replace front and rear brake pads,
  • Detach/attach front and rear brake disks,
  • Remove/install parking brake shoes

Once the operations are completed the application routine must be activated
IMPORTANT The vehicle must not be unlocked under any circumstances when working on the brake system.  
    IMPORTANT By unlocking, the brake application routine is started and the brake pads are applied.  
  Activate application routine of brake pads     
IMPORTANT The hydraulic unit temperature must be a maximum of 80°C    
7 Unlock vehicle    
8 Switch on ignition (Z2) IMPORTANT Through the open side window.
IMPORTANT Vehicles with Keyless-Go code 889:
Do not activate any Keyless Go functions for the following work.
 
9 Switch off ignition (Z0), wait 1 to 5 seconds (t3) and switch ignition on again (Z2) IMPORTANT Do not start engine!
IMPORTANT The ignition remains switched on for the further steps.
 
10 Rotate rear left wheel swiftly and evenly in the running direction IMPORTANT Turn the wheel for at least 3 seconds (t4) (1 to 2 revolutions/s (n)) and then stop the wheel.  
11 Rotate the front left wheel swiftly and evenly in the running direction IMPORTANT The left front wheel must be rotated no more than 60 seconds (t5) after the left rear wheel.
Rotate the wheel (1 to 2 revolution(s) (n)) until it is stalled automatically.
Flashing on and off 3 times (A) confirms successful activation:
The application routine is started.
The front and rear brake pads are applied several times.
After approx. 50 seconds the application routine is completed.
 
12 Lower vehicle and switch off ignition (Z0)    
13 Start the engine and depress the brake pedal 5 to 10 times IMPORTANT If a fault message is displayed in the multifunction display: ↓
Repeat activation of application routine. If the error message continues to be shown in the multifunction display after repeating the application routine several times: ↓
Apply the brake pads using STAR DIAGNOSIS, read out and erase diagnostic trouble code memory.
 
REFER TO SELF-DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEMS Connect STAR DIAGNOSIS and read out fault memory   AD00.00-P-2000-04A
    STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnostic system *WH58.30-Z-1048-13A 
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Number Designation
WH58.30-Z-1048-13A STAR DIAGNOSIS diagnostic system, Compact Passenger Car 6511 1801 00