Brake system of the car Mercedes E-Class (W124)

Technical characteristics of the brake system
Front brakes Brake disc diameter: – models 320 and 300 with 24 valves 294 mm - other models 284 mm Brake disc thickness: New Minimum – Models 300 with 24 valves 22.0 mm...

General information about the brake system
The vehicle uses a hydraulically driven service brake system with diagonally split circuits, which significantly increases the safety of driving the vehicle. The brake...

Bleeding the hydraulic brake system
Warning! The brake fluid used in the hydraulic clutch system is poisonous, so if it gets on your skin, immediately rinse the area with plenty of water. If the fluid gets...

Brake lines and hoses
The connection between the brake pipe and the brake hose, fixed to the car body Brake pipes are used to transfer brake fluid from the master brake cylinder to the wheel...

Replacing the front brake pads
Attention! Always replace all pads on one axle of the vehicle, even if only one pad has reached the wear limit. If the pads are to be reinstalled, they must be marked...

Replacing rear brake pads
Attention! Always replace all pads on one axle of the vehicle, even if only one pad has reached the wear limit. If the pads are to be reinstalled, they must be marked...

Front brake disc — removal, inspection and installation
Warning! When brake pads are in operation, brake dust is formed, which contains asbestos, which is harmful to health. Therefore, when cleaning brake pads, do not use...

Rear brake disc — removal, inspection and installation
Warning! When brake pads are in operation, brake dust is formed, which contains asbestos, which is harmful to health. Therefore, when cleaning brake pads, do not use...

Front brake caliper
Warning! The brake fluid used in the hydraulic clutch system is poisonous, so if it gets on your skin, immediately rinse the area with plenty of water. If the fluid gets...

Caliper repair
Arrangement of parts when installing the piston in the caliper 1 – piston; 2 – piston sealing ring; 3 – piston dust cover 1. Carefully clean the caliper of brake dust...

Rear Brake Caliper — Removal and Installation
Warning! The brake fluid used in the hydraulic clutch system is poisonous, so if it gets on your skin, immediately rinse the area with plenty of water. If the fluid gets...

Master Brake Cylinder — Removal and Installation
Warning! The brake fluid used in the hydraulic clutch system is poisonous, so if it gets on your skin, immediately rinse the area with plenty of water. If the fluid gets...

Vacuum brake booster — removal, inspection and installation
Examination 1. Press the brake pedal several times with the engine off to create the same pressure in the vacuum booster cavities, close to atmospheric. At the same...

One-way valve of the brake booster
Removal Location of the connecting nut for fastening the vacuum hose to the brake booster 1. Unscrew the union nut and disconnect the vacuum hose from the brake booster...

Adjusting the parking brake
Using a screwdriver inserted through the mounting bolt hole to adjust the position of the parking brake shoes Adjusting the position of the parking brake shoes To adjust...

Parking brake pads — removal and installation
Removal Location of brake components of the parking brake on the left side of the vehicle 1 – support; 2 – rear hub fastening element; 3 – parking brake pads; 4 –...

Parking brake pedal — removal and installation
Removal Parking brake pedal components 4 – pedal release lever; 15 – Parking brake pedal; 17 – Parking brake cable; 21 – Control lamp switch; 23 – bolts; 24 – cable...

Parking brake cables — removal and installation
Removal Front cable Caution: When installing the front parking brake cable, a new cable-to-compensation plate bolt must be used. Location of the parking brake...

Brake light switch — removal and installation
Removal Location of the mounting bracket (1) of the brake light switch When installing, extend the switch rod (2) to its maximum distance. 1. Remove the lower instrument...

Anti-lock braking system (ABS)
Caution: On models with a speed control system, the ABS unit performs the functions of the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and the vehicle speed control system (ASR)....

Anti-lock braking system components — removal and installation
Removal 1. Remove the ground cable from the battery. 2. Unscrew the cap from the brake system refill tank and add brake fluid to the max mark. Place a piece of...

Models with Automatic Speed Regulator (ASR)
Removal 1. Remove the ground cable from the battery. 2. Unscrew the screws and remove the cover from the hydraulic device. 3. Place a clean transparent hose on the bleed...

Vacuum pump on diesel engine models
Examination 1. The performance of the brake system vacuum pump can be checked using a vacuum gauge. 2. Disconnect the vacuum tube from the pump and connect a vacuum...

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W210 (1996-2002)

W124 (1984-1995)