How to Replace Mercedes ML (W163) Parking Brake Shoes

The M-Class uses parking brake shoes inside the rear brake rotors. How do you know if you need to replace them? Inspect the parking brake if the pedal feels unusually easy to press or the vehicle does not stay in place on a hill. You can still have system issues …

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How to Pair an Android or iPhone with Mercedes-Benz Bluetooth

Are you trying to pair your Bluetooth-enabled smartphone with your Mercedes-Benz? Hands-free Bluetooth is fitted to most Mercedes-Benz cars from the mid 2000s onward. First, make sure your car has Bluetooth, since availability and the pairing steps both vary by model year and multimedia system. The steps below are for …

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How to Replace Mercedes-Benz M112 V6 Valve Cover Gaskets

Step-by-step instructions on replacing the valve cover gaskets on the Mercedes-Benz M112 V6, fitted to the C-Class, CLK, E-Class, ML, S-Class and SLK. The full application list and part numbers are at the foot of this page. When the valve cover gasket leaks oil, it drips on the exhaust manifold. …

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Mercedes-Benz Wheel Bolt Pattern Guide

Use this Mercedes-Benz wheel bolt pattern reference to look up specifications by chassis and model. The first number is the number of bolt holes. The second number is the pitch circle diameter in millimeters. For example, 5 × 112 means five bolt holes on a 112 mm circle. Mercedes-Benz holds …

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