How do you reset a Mercedes Sprinter dashboard?
On the left side of the instrument panel, find and press the reset button. Hold the button for three seconds before releasing it. Press the reset button the second time and hold it until the display will show that it has been reset. Turn off the vehicle and wait for 60 seconds.
Can a disc brake pad be replaced on a sprinter?
The replacement of disc brake pads on the Sprinter whether front or back is a straight forward operation and can be completed quite quickly. For the purpose of this posting I will outline the replacement of the rear brake pads.
What causes brake wear on a Sprinter van?
This usually results in front brake wear. In TSB 08-028-06 for first-generation Sprinters, Chrysler states that a burned out or incorrect type brake light bulb could result in unrelated DTCs in the ECM or ABS/ESP control module.
How often do you change the brake fluid on a sprinter?
If the circuit shorts out, the wear sensor light will not work and the driver could wear down the pad to the backing plate. The Sprinter requires DOT 4 brake fluid, and Chrysler specifies it should be changed every two years regardless of mileage. If you are using a power bleeding technique, do not exceed 20 psi.
What kind of brake system does sprinter 3500 have?
In the rear, there are two different brake systems on the Sprinter for the 2500 and 3500 models. The 2500 uses a single piston floating caliper, and the 3500 uses a dual piston floating caliper. Both versions use a drum-in-hat emergency brake.
Do you have to change brake pads on sprinter?
The majority of Sprinters are used in the city, and noise and harshness are major considerations for the engineering of these pads. Ask your parts supplier if they stock a line of fleet brake pads with an application-specific pad for the Sprinter. The Sprinter has wear sensors on the in-board pad. The sensors must be replaced if the light is on.
This usually results in front brake wear. In TSB 08-028-06 for first-generation Sprinters, Chrysler states that a burned out or incorrect type brake light bulb could result in unrelated DTCs in the ECM or ABS/ESP control module.
Where are the slide pins on a Mercedes Sprinter?
Identify and retrieve the two black plastic bungs that cover the removable caliper slide pins, using a 7mm hexagon key unscrew both slide pins and lay them safely out of the way. Due to the operating environment the slides are sometimes quite tight and may need a sharp tap in the right direction with a copper hammer.
In the rear, there are two different brake systems on the Sprinter for the 2500 and 3500 models. The 2500 uses a single piston floating caliper, and the 3500 uses a dual piston floating caliper. Both versions use a drum-in-hat emergency brake.