REPAIR MAINTENANCE OPERATION OF MOTOR VEHICLES
Mercedes-Benz E-Class

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	E-class
		Introduction
		Description of the model Mercedes E-Class
		Working conditions and tools
		Car Care
		Diesel engines
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		Transmission
		Chassis
		The brake system
			Brake system
			Traction control (ASR)
			Electronic throttle control
			System BAS (Brake-Assist)
			Electronic Stability Program (ESP)
			Operation of ABS / ASR / BAS / ESP
			Check the brakes
			Parking brake system
				Check the effectiveness of the parking brake
			Check brake fluid level
			Checking the brake booster
			Bleeding brake system
			Adjusting the parking brake
		Electrical
		Shop
		Body
		Applications
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Check the effectiveness of the parking brake

SEQUENCE OF WORK

1. Stop the car in a small slope and let it roll down to free it. Easy to click on the parking brake pedal. At the same time the parking brake has to work, and the vehicle must not be accelerated.

2. Press the brake pedal harder to lock the rear wheels.

3. If sufficient braking effect is not obtained even after five clicks brake pedal, at least adjustment is necessary.

4. Large free travel parking brake indicates a brake pad wear. If you are a regular parking strongly apply the parking brake, a large movement of lever can also be a consequence of the drive cables strung out.

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