The brake system

Brake system

The most important elements of the braking system

brake fluid

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

Check the brake system for leaks and damage

Checking the brake booster

Check the thickness of the lining

Checking the brake discs

Replacing the front brake pads

Replacing the rear brake pads

Removing the caliper

Removing the brake disc

Remove the brake hose

Removing the brake pipe

Bleeding brake system

Replacing brake fluid

Adjusting the parking brake

Removing the brake pads handbrake

Replacing the parking brake cable

Possible malfunctions of the brake system, their causes and remedies

Cars are equipped with two braking systems, working independently of each other - the service and parking. In the event of failure of one of the systems of the vehicle can be stopped with the help of the other. The system is divided into two circuits.

The first is responsible for the front wheel brake and the second - the rear. Failure of one circuit, for example due to leakage, the vehicle can be stopped by another circuit. In this case, in order to obtain the same braking performance as in the intact brake system, it is necessary to press the brake pedal with a considerably larger force. Pedal stroke increases, and the braking distance is much longer.

Working (foot) hydraulic braking system on models Mercedes E-Class consists of a master cylinder, booster and disc brakes front and rear wheels. The pressure in the two brake circuits created in a dual master cylinder with the brake pedal is depressed.