W211 E-Class SBC Brake Pad DIY/Help!
07-02-2004, 01:06 AM
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W211 E-Class SBC Brake Pad DIY/Help!
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I got this "BRAKE - VISIT WORK SHOP" message on the dash display, what does this mean? I have only 7000 miles on the car, I would really surprise if I need new pads this soon. I am mechanically skilled and I have changed my owe pads for years on all my other cars, but of course not SBC equiped. Is the E500's brake a DIY job, or does it need special equipment to reset the computer? Thanks !!
Dlau
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I got this "BRAKE - VISIT WORK SHOP" message on the dash display, what does this mean? I have only 7000 miles on the car, I would really surprise if I need new pads this soon. I am mechanically skilled and I have changed my owe pads for years on all my other cars, but of course not SBC equiped. Is the E500's brake a DIY job, or does it need special equipment to reset the computer? Thanks !!
Dlau
2003 E500
07-02-2004, 03:59 AM
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Originally Posted by Dlau
Hi,
I got this "BRAKE - VISIT WORK SHOP" message on the dash display, what does this mean? I have only 7000 miles on the car, I would really surprise if I need new pads this soon. I am mechanically skilled and I have changed my owe pads for years on all my other cars, but of course not SBC equiped. Is the E500's brake a DIY job, or does it need special equipment to reset the computer? Thanks !!
Dlau
2003 E500
I got this "BRAKE - VISIT WORK SHOP" message on the dash display, what does this mean? I have only 7000 miles on the car, I would really surprise if I need new pads this soon. I am mechanically skilled and I have changed my owe pads for years on all my other cars, but of course not SBC equiped. Is the E500's brake a DIY job, or does it need special equipment to reset the computer? Thanks !!
Dlau
2003 E500
http://www.mbenznl.com/SBCsafety.pdf
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07-02-2004, 10:02 AM
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If your pads are worn you will get a message that says, brake lining wear-visit workshop. sounds like you have some other problem. The pads on the front of an SBC car should at least last you 15-17k miles or up to 27k depending on how you drive
