300SL R129 L6-3.0L M104 (1991): Brakes and Traction Control

Also for this vehicle: 300CD (123.153) L5-3.0L DSL Turbo (617.952) (1982), 300CE (124.050) L6-3.0L (103.983) (1989), 300CE (124.051) L6-3.0L (104.980) (1990), 300CE (124.052) L6-3.2L (104.992) (1993), 300D (123.133) L5-3.0L DSL Turbo (617.952) (1984), 300D (124.128) L5-2.5L DSL Turbo (602.962) (1991), 300D (124.133) L6-3.0L DSL Turbo (603.960) (1987), 300E (124.026) L6-2.6L (103.940) (1990), 300E (124.030) L6-3.0L (103.983) (1986), 300E (124.032) L6-3.2L (104.992) (1993), 300E 4MATIC (124.230) L6-3.0L (103.985) (1990), 300SD (126.120) L5-3.0L DSL Turbo (617.951) (1982), 300SD (140.134) L6-3.5L DSL Turbo (603.971) (1993), 300SDL (126.125) L6-3.0L DSL Turbo (603.961) (1987), 300SE (126.024) L6-3.0L (103.981) (1989), 300SE (140.032) L6-3.2L (104.990) (1992), 300SEL (126.025) L6-3.0L (103.981) (1988), 300TD (123.193) L5-3.0L DSL Turbo (617.952) (1984), 300TE (124.090) L6-3.0L (103.983) (1989), 300TE 4MATIC (124.290) L6-3.0L (103.985) (1991), 350SDL (126.135) L6-3.5L DSL Turbo (603.970) (1990), 380SEC (126.043) V8-3.8L (116.963) (1982), 380SL (107.045) V8-3.8L (116.960) (1982).

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01Relays and Modules Relays and Modules: Sections
02Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches: Sections
03Maintenance Maintenance: Sections
04Engine, Cooling and Exhaust Engine, Cooling and Exhaust: Sections
05Powertrain Management Powertrain Management: Sections
06Transmission and Drivetrain Transmission and Drivetrain: Sections
07Brakes and Traction Control Brakes and Traction Control: Sections
- Antilock Brakes / Traction Control Systems76 pages
  - ABS Light › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › ABS, MIL ON No ABS System Malfunctions2
  - ABS Light Relay › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › ABS MIL ON & OFF Intermittently
  - Acceleration/Deceleration Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Acceleration/Deceleration Sensor: › P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Acceleration/Deceleration Sensor: › P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
  - Brake Fluid Pump › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Brake Fluid Pump Relay › Component Information › Locations2
  - Brake Fluid Solenoid Valve Relay › Component Information › Locations
  - Diagnostic Connector - ABS › Component Information › Locations
  - Differential Speed Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Fuel - High Idle After Cold Start/Future Recalls
  - Electronic Brake Control Module › Component Information11 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Electronic Brake Control Module:3 pages
    P-42_45-93 › Jan › 08 › ABS/TCS - ESP Indicator ON Diagnostics
    P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
    Customer Interest: › P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Electronic Brake Control Module: › P-42_45-93 › Jan › 08 › ABS/TCS - ESP Indicator ON Diagnostics
    Locations › ABS Control Module (Models without ASR)2
    Description and Operation › ABS/ASR Control Unit2 3
  - Hydraulic Assembly, Traction Control › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › ASR II - New Version Charging Pump
  - Hydraulic Control Assembly - Antilock Brakes › Component Information8 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › MIL ON DTCs Set/No Faults Found Using Diagnostic Manual2 3
    Locations › Component Locations2 3 4 5
  - Lateral Accelerometer › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Lateral Accelerometer: › P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
    Customer Interest for Lateral Accelerometer: › P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
  - Steering Angle Sensor, Traction Control › Component Information12 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Angle Sensor:5 pages
    P-42_45-95 › Jan › 08 › ABS/TCS - ESP Visit Workshop Message Displayed2 3
    P-42_45-78 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ABS/ESP Lamps ON/Codes C1140/C15402
    Customer Interest for Steering Angle Sensor:5 pages
    P-42_45-95 › Jan › 08 › ABS/TCS - ESP Visit Workshop Message Displayed2 3
    P-42_45-78 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ABS/ESP Lamps ON/Codes C1140/C15402
    Service and Repair › Procedures2
  - Traction Control Module › Component Information14 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins:3 pages
    P-42_45-93 › Jan › 08 › ABS/TCS - ESP Indicator ON Diagnostics
    P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
    Customer Interest: › P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Traction Control Module: › P-82_10_622 › Jul › 08 › Lighting - L/R Turn Signal/Headlamp Constantly ON
    All Other Service Bulletins for Traction Control Module: › P-82_10_622 › Jul › 08 › Lighting - L/R Turn Signal/Headlamp Constantly ON
    Locations › Component Locations2
    Description and Operation › ABS/ASR Control Unit2 3 4 5 6
  - Traction Control Switch › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Wheel Speed Sensor › Component Information12 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Fuel - High Idle After Cold Start/Future Recalls2
    Specifications › Electrical Specifications2
    Locations › Component Locations2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
- Brake Bleeding › System Information › Service and Repair
- Brake Pedal Assy › Component Information5 pages
  - Technical Service Bulletins › Brakes - Grunting Noise When Brake Pedal is Actuated
  - Service and Repair › AR29.10-P-0300A Remove/Install Foot Controls2 3 4
- Brake Warning Indicator › Brake Pad Wear Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Brakes - Parts List of Calipers, Pads, & Wear Indicators2
- Disc Brake System31 pages
  - Brake Caliper › Component Information10 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Brakes - Caliper Bolt Replacement Information2 3
    Specifications › Torque Specifications2
    Service and Repair › AR42.10-P-0080AM Remove/Install Rear Axle Brake Caliper2 3 4 5
  - Brake Pad4 pages
    Brake Pad Wear Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Brakes - Parts List of Calipers, Pads, & Wear Indicators2
    Front, Brake Pad › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Front Brakes Judder When Applied in Cold State2
  - Brake Rotor/Disc › Component Information17 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Brake Discs - Coating Removed During Thorough Test Drive2 3 4 5
    Specifications › Front & Rear Brake Rotor/Disc Thickness2 3 4 5 6 7 8
    Service and Repair › AR42.10-P-0260A Cleaning Brake Discs With Cleaning Pads2 3 4
- Drum Brake System › Brake Drum › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Brakes - Approved Brake Lathe2 3
- Hydraulic System, Brakes32 pages
  - Brake Bleeding › System Information › Service and Repair
  - Brake Caliper › Component Information10 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Brakes - Caliper Bolt Replacement Information2 3
    Specifications › Torque Specifications2
    Service and Repair › AR42.10-P-0080AM Remove/Install Rear Axle Brake Caliper2 3 4 5
  - Brake Fluid › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Brakes - General System Precautions2 3 4 5 6
  - Brake Hose/Line › Component Information › Specifications › Line2
  - Hydraulic Assembly, Traction Control › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › ASR II - New Version Charging Pump
  - Hydraulic Control Assembly - Antilock Brakes › Component Information8 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › MIL ON DTCs Set/No Faults Found Using Diagnostic Manual2 3
    Locations › Component Locations2 3 4 5
  - Brake Master Cylinder › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
- Parking Brake System5 pages
- Power Brake Assist3 pages
  - Vacuum Brake Booster › Component Information › Testing and Inspection
  - Vacuum Brake Booster Check Valve › Component Information › Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2
- Relays and Modules - Brakes and Traction Control28 pages
  - ABS Light Relay › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › ABS MIL ON & OFF Intermittently
  - Brake Fluid Pump Relay › Component Information › Locations2
  - Brake Fluid Solenoid Valve Relay › Component Information › Locations
  - Electronic Brake Control Module › Component Information11 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Electronic Brake Control Module:3 pages
    P-42_45-93 › Jan › 08 › ABS/TCS - ESP Indicator ON Diagnostics
    P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
    Customer Interest: › P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Electronic Brake Control Module: › P-42_45-93 › Jan › 08 › ABS/TCS - ESP Indicator ON Diagnostics
    Locations › ABS Control Module (Models without ASR)2
    Description and Operation › ABS/ASR Control Unit2 3
  - Traction Control Module › Component Information13 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins5 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Traction Control Module:3 pages
    P-42_45-93 › Jan › 08 › ABS/TCS - ESP Indicator ON Diagnostics
    P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
    Customer Interest for Traction Control Module: › P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
    Locations › Component Locations2
    Description and Operation › ABS/ASR Control Unit2 3 4 5 6
- Sensors and Switches - Brakes and Traction Control36 pages
  - Acceleration/Deceleration Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Acceleration/Deceleration Sensor: › P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
    Customer Interest for Acceleration/Deceleration Sensor: › P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
  - Brake Pad Wear Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Brakes - Parts List of Calipers, Pads, & Wear Indicators2
  - Differential Speed Sensor › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Fuel - High Idle After Cold Start/Future Recalls
  - Lateral Accelerometer › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    Customer Interest for Lateral Accelerometer: › P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Lateral Accelerometer: › P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
  - Steering Angle Sensor, Traction Control › Component Information12 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins10 pages
    Customer Interest for Steering Angle Sensor:5 pages
    P-42_45-95 › Jan › 08 › ABS/TCS - ESP Visit Workshop Message Displayed2 3
    P-42_45-78 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ABS/ESP Lamps ON/Codes C1140/C15402
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Angle Sensor:5 pages
    P-42_45-95 › Jan › 08 › ABS/TCS - ESP Visit Workshop Message Displayed2 3
    P-42_45-78 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ABS/ESP Lamps ON/Codes C1140/C15402
    Service and Repair › Procedures2
  - Traction Control Switch › Component Information › Description and Operation
  - Wheel Speed Sensor › Component Information12 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Fuel - High Idle After Cold Start/Future Recalls2
    Specifications › Electrical Specifications2
    Locations › Component Locations2 3 4
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
08Starting and Charging Starting and Charging: Sections
09Power and Ground Distribution Power and Ground Distribution: Sections
10Steering and Suspension Steering and Suspension: Sections
11Heating and Air Conditioning Heating and Air Conditioning: Sections
12Restraint Systems Restraint Systems: Sections
13Accessories and Optional Equipment Accessories and Optional Equipment: Sections
14Body and Frame Body and Frame: Sections
15Cruise Control Cruise Control: Sections
16Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators Instrument Panel, Gauges and Warning Indicators: Sections
17Lighting and Horns Lighting and Horns: Sections
18Windows and Glass Windows and Glass: Sections
19Wiper and Washer Systems Wiper and Washer Systems: Sections