Mercedes Braking Problems are common, maybe you bought a used Mercedes and have a feeling that brakes feel buttery?
Sometimes braking system is not well taken care of, but dont worry, here are some things you can do to improve you braking, ill cover from the simplest to the most complex.
First
Check fluid level.
Yeap, even though Mercedes come with a fluid level, sometimes level is low but not enough to trigger the level sensor, so check level, if level low top it up, turn vehicle on and pump the brake a couple of times.
Before topping up check fluid color, it should be transparent, of not replacement is necessary. remember brake fluid has a tendency to suck some water that is the reason why the cap should be tight, some users never change fluid even though it should be done at least every 2 years.
Please check my Blog How to replace Brake Fluid on Mercedes for this.
Second
Check Brake Pads
Yes again, Mercedes Benz Have brake pad sensors, but sometimes this sensors become bad, or disconected, also sometimes pads are very worned out on all 4 wheels so in order to brake pedal has to mucho travel. Another problem is that pads become cristalized and this reduces braking power significantly.
So what you need is to take off the wheel and inspect the pad, a new pad should have at least 20 mm (3/4 inch) thick, if you have less than 5 mm or 1/4 inch you should change your pads. Please note, always change pads in sets, best if you change all 4 wheel pads at the same time. if you leave old pads on one wheel you might have traction control problems.
Please check my Blog Replacing Brake Pads en Mercedes for this.
Third
Check Brake discs.
Depending on milage and on driving style, brake discs may become worn, by removing wheel check discs for, Groves and for wore. Most mercedes Discs have the minimun thickness stamped on the front of the disc, read that and measure it, i recommend to change the disc when you have 20% left.
Please check my Blog How to Replace Brake Disc on Mercedes for this.
Hope this helps, if you need any part information, please email me to jflores911@hotmail.com
please include, Year, Series, and VIN Number.
Sometimes braking system is not well taken care of, but dont worry, here are some things you can do to improve you braking, ill cover from the simplest to the most complex.
First
Check fluid level.
Yeap, even though Mercedes come with a fluid level, sometimes level is low but not enough to trigger the level sensor, so check level, if level low top it up, turn vehicle on and pump the brake a couple of times.
Before topping up check fluid color, it should be transparent, of not replacement is necessary. remember brake fluid has a tendency to suck some water that is the reason why the cap should be tight, some users never change fluid even though it should be done at least every 2 years.
Please check my Blog How to replace Brake Fluid on Mercedes for this.
Second
Check Brake Pads
Yes again, Mercedes Benz Have brake pad sensors, but sometimes this sensors become bad, or disconected, also sometimes pads are very worned out on all 4 wheels so in order to brake pedal has to mucho travel. Another problem is that pads become cristalized and this reduces braking power significantly.
So what you need is to take off the wheel and inspect the pad, a new pad should have at least 20 mm (3/4 inch) thick, if you have less than 5 mm or 1/4 inch you should change your pads. Please note, always change pads in sets, best if you change all 4 wheel pads at the same time. if you leave old pads on one wheel you might have traction control problems.
Please check my Blog Replacing Brake Pads en Mercedes for this.
Third
Check Brake discs.
Depending on milage and on driving style, brake discs may become worn, by removing wheel check discs for, Groves and for wore. Most mercedes Discs have the minimun thickness stamped on the front of the disc, read that and measure it, i recommend to change the disc when you have 20% left.
Please check my Blog How to Replace Brake Disc on Mercedes for this.
Hope this helps, if you need any part information, please email me to jflores911@hotmail.com
please include, Year, Series, and VIN Number.
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