SL 600 R129 V12-6.0L M120 (1997): Brakes and Traction Control

Also for this vehicle: SL 320 (129.063) L6-3.2L (104.991) (1995), SL 500 (129.067) V8-5.0L (119.972) (1994), SL 500 (129.067) V8-5.0L (119.982) (1996), SL 500 (129.068) V8-5.0L (113.961) (2000), SL 500 (230.475) V8-5.0L (113.963) (2004), SL 55 AMG (230.472) V8-5.5L SC (113.995) (2007), SL 55 AMG (230.474) V8-5.5L SC (113.992) (2003), SL 550 (230.471) V8-5.5L (273.965) (2008), SL 600 (129.076) V12-6.0L (120.981) (1995), SL 600 (230.476) V12-5.5L Turbo (275.951) (2004), SL 600 (230.477) V12-5.5L Turbo (275.954) (2007), SL 63 AMG (230.470) V8-6.3L (156.981) (2011), SL 65 AMG (230.479) V12-6.0L Turbo (275.981) (2005).

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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 Systems92 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 › Locations
  - Electronic Brake Control Module › Component Information21 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins14 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Electronic Brake Control Module:5 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
    1998110001 › Jan › 01 › Campaign - Brake Assist System Control Module2
    Customer Interest: › 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
    P-42_45-93 › Jan › 08 › ABS/TCS - ESP Indicator ON Diagnostics
    1998110001 › Jan › 01 › Campaign - Brake Assist System Control Module2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Electronic Brake Control Module:2 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
    Locations › ASR/SPS Control Module2
    Description and Operation › ABS Only2 3 4 5
  - Hydraulic Control Assembly - Antilock Brakes › Component Information7 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › MIL ON DTCs Set/No Faults Found Using Diagnostic Manual2 3
    Description and Operation › ASR V/ETS Hydraulic Unit2 3 4
  - 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 Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Angle Sensor: › P-42_45-78 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ABS/ESP Lamps ON/Codes C1140/C15402
    Customer Interest for Steering Angle Sensor: › P-42_45-78 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ABS/ESP Lamps ON/Codes C1140/C15402
    Description and Operation › Vehicles with ESP2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › Procedures2
  - Traction Control Module › Component Information24 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins6 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: › P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Traction Control Module: › P-42_45-93 › Jan › 08 › ABS/TCS - ESP Indicator ON Diagnostics
    Locations › ESP/SPS/BAS Control Module2
    Description and Operation › Electronic Traction Support (ETS)2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
  - Traction Control Switch › Component Information › Description and Operation › ASR OFF Switch2 3
  - Wheel Speed Sensor › Component Information6 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › ABS Control Lamp Comes ON Intermittently
    Specifications › Rotor Tooth/Gear Ratio Matching Table2
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3
  - Yaw Rate Sensor › Component Information › Locations2
- Brake Bleeding › System Information3 pages
  - Specifications
  - Service and Repair › AR42.10-P-0010-01A Activate Master Cylinder Switchover Valve2
- 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 › Service Precautions2
- Disc Brake System29 pages
  - Brake Caliper › Component Information13 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Brakes - Caliper Bolt Replacement Information
    Specifications › General Specifications2 3 4 5 6 7
    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 › Service Precautions2
    Front, Brake Pad › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Front Brakes Judder When Applied in Cold State2
  - Brake Rotor/Disc › Component Information12 pages
    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 › System Information › Technical Service Bulletins › Brakes - Brake Component Corrosion Information2
- Hydraulic System, Brakes39 pages
  - Brake Bleeding › System Information3 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › AR42.10-P-0010-01A Activate Master Cylinder Switchover Valve2
  - Brake Caliper › Component Information13 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Brakes - Caliper Bolt Replacement Information
    Specifications › General Specifications2 3 4 5 6 7
    Service and Repair › AR42.10-P-0080AM Remove/Install Rear Axle Brake Caliper2 3 4 5
  - Brake Fluid › Component Information7 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › Maintenance - Factory Approved Service Products2 3 4 5
    Specifications › Capacity Specifications2
  - Brake Hose/Line › Component Information › Description and Operation2 3 4 5
  - Hydraulic Control Assembly - Antilock Brakes › Component Information7 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › MIL ON DTCs Set/No Faults Found Using Diagnostic Manual2 3
    Description and Operation › ASR V/ETS Hydraulic Unit2 3 4
  - Brake Master Cylinder › Component Information4 pages
    Specifications › Dimensions2
    Service and Repair › AR42.10-P-0010-01A Activate Master Cylinder Switchover Valve2
- Parking Brake System12 pages
  - Parking Brake Cable › Component Information5 pages
    Specifications
    Service and Repair › AR42.20-P-0520A Remove/Install Front Brake Control Cable2
    Tools and Equipment › Shop Made Tools2
  - Parking Brake Pedal › Component Information › Specifications2 3 4
  - Parking Brake Shoe › Component Information › Service and Repair2 3
- Power Brake Assist17 pages
  - Vacuum Brake Booster › Component Information15 pages
    Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2 3 4
    Description and Operation › Travel Sensor2 3 4 5 6 7
    Service and Repair › AR42.31-P-6002A Remove/Install BAS Diaphragm Travel Sensor2 3 4
  - Vacuum Brake Booster Check Valve › Component Information › Specifications › Mechanical Specifications2
- Relays and Modules - Brakes and Traction Control47 pages
  - ABS Light Relay › Component Information › Technical Service Bulletins › ABS MIL ON & OFF Intermittently
  - Brake Fluid Solenoid Valve Relay › Component Information › Locations
  - Electronic Brake Control Module › Component Information21 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins14 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Electronic Brake Control Module:5 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
    1998110001 › Jan › 01 › Campaign - Brake Assist System Control Module2
    Customer Interest: › 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
    P-42_45-93 › Jan › 08 › ABS/TCS - ESP Indicator ON Diagnostics
    1998110001 › Jan › 01 › Campaign - Brake Assist System Control Module2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Electronic Brake Control Module:2 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
    Locations › ASR/SPS Control Module2
    Description and Operation › ABS Only2 3 4 5
  - Traction Control Module › Component Information24 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins6 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: › P-42_45-77 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ESP Lamp ON/Code C1142 Set2
    All Other Service Bulletins for Traction Control Module: › P-42_45-93 › Jan › 08 › ABS/TCS - ESP Indicator ON Diagnostics
    Locations › ESP/SPS/BAS Control Module2
    Description and Operation › Electronic Traction Support (ETS)2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
- Sensors and Switches - Brakes and Traction Control32 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 Bulletins4 pages
    All Technical Service Bulletins for Steering Angle Sensor: › P-42_45-78 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ABS/ESP Lamps ON/Codes C1140/C15402
    Customer Interest for Steering Angle Sensor: › P-42_45-78 › Jul › 07 › ABS/TCS - ABS/ESP Lamps ON/Codes C1140/C15402
    Description and Operation › Vehicles with ESP2 3 4 5
    Service and Repair › Procedures2
  - Traction Control Switch › Component Information › Description and Operation › ASR OFF Switch2 3
  - Wheel Speed Sensor › Component Information6 pages
    Technical Service Bulletins › ABS Control Lamp Comes ON Intermittently
    Specifications › Rotor Tooth/Gear Ratio Matching Table2
    Service and Repair › Procedures2 3
  - Yaw Rate Sensor › Component Information › Locations2
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