Understanding Mercedes-Benz Brakes

Understanding Mercedes-Benz Brakes

Where safety is concerned, what’s more important than brakes? And now, of course, lots of sophisticated electronics are involved in stopping a vehicle. We need to keep up to speed on the systems that help cars slow down, yet not lose sight of the basics.

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Aluminum: From Bauxite to Beautiful

Aluminum: From Bauxite to Beautiful

Working with this light metal in collision repair isn’t really more difficult than working with steel. It’s just different. Learn how to deal with those differences in a professional manner and you’l be ready when an aluminum-intensive Mercedes-Benz rolls into your shop.

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SDS Evolves: XENTRY

SDS Evolves: XENTRY

Using a sophisticated self-diagnostic system makes your life a lot easier provided you know the exact options and systems the car actually has. That’s where XENTRY comes in.

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Let’s Get Into Gear

Let’s Get Into Gear

Whether it’s the government mandating higher fuel economy standards, or customers demanding greater performance and smooth shifting, Mercedes-Benz has always risen to the challenge. For almost a decade, 7G-Tronic transmissions have been an important part of that response, so they are starting to require service. Here’s what you need to know.

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Using the Mercedes-Benz Workshop Information System (WIS) in Collision Repair

Using the Mercedes-Benz Workshop Information System (WIS) in Collision Repair

If collision repair of old was concerned with appearance, it is today far more about critical safety and reliability requirements. There is a vast amount of information available in WIS to help you straighten or replace, weld, bond, rivet, or otherwise fasten components back together in a manner that meets critical strength, durability, and safety requirements.

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The Bus Stops Here

The Bus Stops Here

Why CAN systems were adopted, High and Low, what a scan tool or scope can tell you, differentiating a bad module from a poor connection, and proper wiring/connector repairs.

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Diagnosing Power Seats

Diagnosing Power Seats

Though very durable and dependable, after long use Mercedes-Benz power seats can develop problems. Here’s how to approach them.

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