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1990 MERCEDES-BENZ 420SEL

4.2L V8 M116•RWD•AUTOMATIC•gas

Repairs0 Labor571 Torque3730 Fluid7 DTC0 Battery1 Maintenance0 Recalls0

brakes

Parking Brake Cable Torque Specs

for 1990 Mercedes-Benz 420SEL 4.2L V8 M116 · RWD

Units

7 fasteners

Seq

Component

Torque

Angle

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Bleeder Screw

10 lb-ft · 14 Nm

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Bracket Bolts

Critical

75 lb-ft · 102 Nm

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Cable Bracket Bolts

Critical

⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

9 lb-ft · 12 Nm

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Caliper Bolts

Critical

65 lb-ft · 88 Nm

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Equalizer Nut

Critical

Adjust for proper tension | ⚠️ VERIFY SEQUENCE WITH SERVICE MANUAL

11 lb-ft · 15 Nm

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Mounting Bolts

20 lb-ft · 27 Nm

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Wheel Lug Nuts

Critical

100 lb-ft · 136 Nm

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