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Before bleeding brakes, year, model and system application must be identified. This will determine which brake bleeding procedure is used. See BRAKE SYSTEM APPLICATION table.

BRAKE SYSTEM APPLICATION

Year, Model & System Application

⁽¹⁾ Perform Procedure

1999

CL500

S320, S420 & S500 With & Without ASR ⁽²⁾

S320, S420 & S500 Without ESP ⁽³⁾

S320, S420 & S500 With ESP ⁽³⁾

1999-2000

C230, C280 & C43 With ASR ⁽²⁾

CLK320 & CLK430

E300 Turbodiesel, E320, E430 & E55 With & Without ESP ⁽³⁾

ML320 & ML430

SL500 With & Without ASR ⁽²⁾

SL500 With & Without ESP ⁽³⁾

SLK230

2000

CL500, S430 & S500

ML55

⁽¹⁾	Perform appropriate bleeding procedure under BLEEDING PROCEDURE

⁽²⁾	Acceleration Slip Regulation (ASR).

⁽³⁾	Electronic Stability Program (ESP).

When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.

• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.

• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.

• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.

• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

Safety Warning

Brake System Application

Use the Manual With the Right Hardware

When to See a Mechanic