S 500 Sedan W140 V8-5.0L M119 (1996): Brakes and Traction Control

Also for this vehicle: S 320 LWB (140.033) L6-3.2L (104.994) (1995), S 320 SWB (140.032) L6-3.2L (104.994) (1994), S 350 (140.134) L6-3.5L DSL Turbo (603.971) (1995), S 420 (140.043) V8-4.2L (119.971) (1994), S 420 (140.043) V8-4.2L (119.981) (1996), S 430 (220.170) V8-4.3L (113.941) (2000), S 430 4MATIC (220.183) V8-4.3L (113.948) (2003), S 500 (220.175) V8-5.0L (113.960) (2004), S 500 4MATIC (220.184) V8-5.0L (113.966) (2003), S 500 Coupe (140.070) V8-5.0L (119.970) (1995), S 500 Coupe (140.070) V8-5.0L (119.980) (1997), S 500 Sedan (140.051) V8-5.0L (119.970) (1994), S 55 AMG (220.173) V8-5.5L (113.982) (2001), S 55 AMG (220.174) V8-5.5L SC (113.991) (2004), S 550 (221.171) V8-5.5L (273.961) (2007), S 600 (140.057) V12-6.0L (120.982) (1998), S 600 (220.176) V12-5.5L Turbo (275.950) (2003), S 600 (220.176) V12-5.5L Turbo (275.960) (2005), S 600 (221.176) V12-5.5L Turbo (275.953) (2007), S 600 Coupe (140.076) V12-6.0L (120.980) (1995), S 600 Coupe (140.076) V12-6.0L (120.982) (1997), S 600 Sedan (140.057) V12-6.0L (120.980) (1994), S 600 Sedan (140.057) V12-6.0L (120.982) (1996), S 65 AMG (220.179) V12-6.0L Turbo (275.981) (2006), S 65 AMG (221.179) V12-6.0L Turbo (275.982) (2008).

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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 Systems100 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
    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 Fluid Pump › Component Information6 pages
    Specifications
    Description and Operation › ESP Charging Pump2 3
    Service and Repair › AR42.45-P-0818A Remove/Install ESP Charging Pump2
  - Brake Fluid Solenoid Valve Relay › Component Information › Locations2
  - Electronic Brake Control Module › Component Information31 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins20 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Electronic Brake Control Module:7 pages
    P-42_31-91 › Jan › 08 › ABS - Engine No Start/Limp Home/Multiple Codes Set2
    P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
    1998110001 › Jan › 01 › Campaign - Brake Assist System Control Module2
    DDAF42_31-U-6001A › May › 99 › Engine Does Not Start, Touch Start Inoperative
    Customer Interest:4 pages
    P-42_31-91 › Jan › 08 › ABS - Engine No Start/Limp Home/Multiple Codes Set2
    P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
    Recalls: › 1998110001 › Jan › 01 › Campaign - Brake Assist System Control Module2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Electronic Brake Control Module:3 pages
    1998110001 › Jan › 01 › Campaign - Brake Assist System Control Module2
    DDAF42_31-U-6001A › May › 99 › Engine Does Not Start, Touch Start Inoperative
    All Other Service Bulletins for Electronic Brake Control Module:4 pages
    P-42_31-91 › Jan › 08 › ABS - Engine No Start/Limp Home/Multiple Codes Set2
    P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
    DDAF42_31-U-6001A › May › 99 › Engine Does Not Start, Touch Start Inoperative
    Locations › ABS Control Module N302 3 4 5 6
    Description and Operation › ABS/ASR Control Unit2 3 4 5
  - Hydraulic Control Assembly - Antilock Brakes › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › MIL ON DTCs Set/No Faults Found Using Diagnostic Manual2 3
  - 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 Information11 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Angle Sensor: › P-42_45-95 › Jan › 08 › ABS/TCS - ESP Visit Workshop Message Displayed2 3
    Customer Interest for Steering Angle Sensor: › P-42_45-95 › Jan › 08 › ABS/TCS - ESP Visit Workshop Message Displayed2 3
    Description and Operation › GF42.45-P-4600-02A Steering Angle Sensor, Function2 3
    Service and Repair › Procedures2
  - Traction Control Module › Component Information15 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Traction Control Module: › 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 › With Control Module Box2
    Diagrams › With ESP2 3 4 5
    Description and Operation › GF42.35-P-4500-01A Function of ETS Control Module2 3 4
  - Traction Control Switch › Component Information › Description and Operation › ASR OFF Switch2
  - Wheel Speed Sensor › Component Information16 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › ABS Control Lamp Comes ON Intermittently
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
  - Yaw Rate Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
- Brake Bleeding › System Information › Service and Repair › AR42.10-P-0010-01A Activate Master Cylinder Switchover Valve2
- Brake Pedal Assy › Component Information › Service and Repair2
- Brake Warning Indicator › Brake Pad Wear Sensor › Component Information › Service Precautions2
- Disc Brake System26 pages
  - Brake Caliper › Component Information9 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Brakes - Caliper Bolt Replacement Information
    Service and Repair › AR42.10-P-0080AM Remove/Install Rear Axle Brake Caliper2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Brake Pad › Brake Pad Wear Sensor › Component Information › Service Precautions2
  - Brake Rotor/Disc › Component Information15 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Brakes - Approved Brake Lathe2 3 4 5
    Specifications › Rotor Dimensions2 3 4 5 6
    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, Brakes38 pages
  - Brake Bleeding › System Information › Service and Repair › AR42.10-P-0010-01A Activate Master Cylinder Switchover Valve2
  - Brake Caliper › Component Information9 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Brakes - Caliper Bolt Replacement Information
    Service and Repair › AR42.10-P-0080AM Remove/Install Rear Axle Brake Caliper2 3 4 5 6 7 8
  - Brake Fluid › Component Information7 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Maintenance - Factory Approved Service Products2 3 4 5
    Testing and Inspection › Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview2
  - Brake Hose/Line › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins14 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Brake Hose/Line: › CMP97_0413 › Apr › 97 › Recall - Retaining Clamps Added for Front Brake Hoses2 3 4 5 6 7
    Recalls for Brake Hose/Line: › CMP97_0413 › Apr › 97 › Recall - Retaining Clamps Added for Front Brake Hoses2 3 4 5 6 7
  - Hydraulic Control Assembly - Antilock Brakes › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › MIL ON DTCs Set/No Faults Found Using Diagnostic Manual2 3
  - Brake Master Cylinder › Component Information › Service and Repair › Master Cylinder2 3
- Parking Brake System71 pages
  - Parking Brake Cable › Component Information7 pages
    Specifications
    Adjustments › AR42.20-P-0520-02A Relieve Load on Automatic Slack Adjuster2
    Service and Repair › AR42.20-P-0520A Remove/Install Front Brake Control Cable2
    Tools and Equipment › Shop Made Tools2
  - Parking Brake Drum › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins26 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Parking Brake Drum: › CMP95-1151 › Nov › 95 › Campaign - Parking Brake Not Releasing2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Recalls for Parking Brake Drum: › CMP95-1151 › Nov › 95 › Campaign - Parking Brake Not Releasing2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
  - Parking Brake Lever › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins26 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Parking Brake Lever: › CMP95-1151 › Nov › 95 › Campaign - Parking Brake Not Releasing2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
    Recalls for Parking Brake Lever: › CMP95-1151 › Nov › 95 › Campaign - Parking Brake Not Releasing2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13
  - Parking Brake Pedal › Component Information5 pages
    Specifications2
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3
  - Parking Brake Shoe › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
  - Parking Brake Tensioner › Component Information4 pages
    Adjustments › AR42.20-P-0520-01A Pre-Tension Automatic Cable Slack Adjuster2
    Service and Repair › AR42.20-P-0520-02A Relieve Load on Automatic Slack Adjuster2
- Power Brake Assist13 pages
  - Vacuum Brake Booster › Component Information11 pages
    Specifications2 3 4 5 6
    Description and Operation › GF42.31-P-4000-01A BAS Brake Booster, Design2 3 4 5
  - Vacuum Brake Booster Check Valve › Component Information › Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2
- Relays and Modules - Brakes and Traction Control50 pages
  - ABS Light Relay › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › ABS MIL ON & OFF Intermittently
  - Brake Fluid Solenoid Valve Relay › Component Information › Locations2
  - Electronic Brake Control Module › Component Information31 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins20 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Electronic Brake Control Module:7 pages
    P-42_31-91 › Jan › 08 › ABS - Engine No Start/Limp Home/Multiple Codes Set2
    P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
    1998110001 › Jan › 01 › Campaign - Brake Assist System Control Module2
    DDAF42_31-U-6001A › May › 99 › Engine Does Not Start, Touch Start Inoperative
    Customer Interest:4 pages
    P-42_31-91 › Jan › 08 › ABS - Engine No Start/Limp Home/Multiple Codes Set2
    P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
    Recalls: › 1998110001 › Jan › 01 › Campaign - Brake Assist System Control Module2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Electronic Brake Control Module:3 pages
    1998110001 › Jan › 01 › Campaign - Brake Assist System Control Module2
    DDAF42_31-U-6001A › May › 99 › Engine Does Not Start, Touch Start Inoperative
    All Other Service Bulletins for Electronic Brake Control Module:4 pages
    P-42_31-91 › Jan › 08 › ABS - Engine No Start/Limp Home/Multiple Codes Set2
    P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
    DDAF42_31-U-6001A › May › 99 › Engine Does Not Start, Touch Start Inoperative
    Locations › ABS Control Module N302 3 4 5 6
    Description and Operation › ABS/ASR Control Unit2 3 4 5
  - Traction Control Module › Component Information16 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins5 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins: › 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 › With Control Module Box2
    Diagrams › With ESP2 3 4 5
    Description and Operation › GF42.35-P-4500-01A Function of ETS Control Module2 3 4
- Sensors and Switches - Brakes and Traction Control42 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 › Service Precautions2
  - 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 Information11 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins6 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Angle Sensor: › P-42_45-95 › Jan › 08 › ABS/TCS - ESP Visit Workshop Message Displayed2 3
    Customer Interest for Steering Angle Sensor: › P-42_45-95 › Jan › 08 › ABS/TCS - ESP Visit Workshop Message Displayed2 3
    Description and Operation › GF42.45-P-4600-02A Steering Angle Sensor, Function2 3
    Service and Repair › Procedures2
  - Traction Control Switch › Component Information › Description and Operation › ASR OFF Switch2
  - Wheel Speed Sensor › Component Information16 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › ABS Control Lamp Comes ON Intermittently
    Diagrams › Diagram Information and Instructions2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3 4
  - Yaw Rate Sensor › Component Information › Locations2 3
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