Amg High-Performance And Ceramic Brakes - Mercedes-Benz S-Class Operator's Manual

! Vehicles with 4MATIC: function or
performance tests may only be carried out
on a 2-axle dynamometer. If you wish to
operate the vehicle on such a
dynamometer, please consult an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Center in
advance. You could otherwise damage the
drive train or the brake system.
! Vehicles with 4MATIC: the ESP
operates automatically. The engine and the
ignition must therefore be switched off (the
SmartKey must be in position 0 or 1 in the
ignition lock or the Start/Stop button must
be in position 0 or 1) if the electric parking
brake is tested on a brake dynamometer.
Braking triggered automatically by ESP
may cause severe damage to the brake
system.
! Vehicles without 4MATIC: the ESP
system operates automatically. The engine
and the ignition must therefore be switched
off (the SmartKey must be in position 0 or
1 in the ignition lock or the Start/Stop
button must be in position 0 or 1) if:
the electric parking brake is tested using
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a brake dynamometer.
the vehicle is towed with one axle raised.
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Braking triggered automatically by ESP
may cause severe damage to the brake
system.
All checks and maintenance work on the
brake system must be carried out at a
qualified specialist workshop. Consult a
qualified specialist workshop to arrange this.
Have brake pads installed and brake fluid
replaced at a qualified specialist workshop.
If the brake system has only been subject to
moderate loads, you should test the
functionality of your brakes at regular
intervals.
Information on BAS (Brake Assist)
( page 71) and BAS PLUS (Brake Assist
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PLUS) ( page 72).
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For safety reasons, Mercedes-Benz
recommends only installing the following
brake disks and brake pads/linings:
brake disks that have been approved by
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Mercedes-Benz
brake pads/linings that have been
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approved by Mercedes-Benz or that are of
an equivalent standard of quality
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system
Other brake disks or brake pads/linings can
compromise the safety of your vehicle.
Always replace all brake disks and brake
pads/linings on an axle at the same time.
Always install new brake pads/linings when
replacing brake disks.
The vehicle is equipped with lightweight
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brake disks to which the wheel assembly with
rim and threaded connection is matched.
The use of brake disks other than those
approved by Mercedes-Benz can change the
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track width and is subject to approval, if
applicable.
Shock-type loads when handling the brake
disks, such as when changing wheels, can
lead to a reduction in comfort when driving
with lightweight brake disks. Avoid shock-
type loads on the lightweight brake disks,
particularly on the brake plate.
Mercedes-Benz recommends that you only
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use brake fluid that has been specially
approved for your vehicle by Mercedes-Benz,
or which corresponds to an equivalent quality
standard. Brake fluid which has not been
approved for Mercedes-Benz vehicles or
which is not of an equivalent quality could
affect your vehicle's operating safety.
AMG high-performance and ceramic
brakes
The high-performance brake system is only
installed on the S 63 AMG 4MATIC.
Driving tips
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