Squeak
10-03-2002, 01:33 PM
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Squeak
I just picked up my 2003 C230 last week and have a question. I noticed that climbing in and out of the car causes a squeak, so I sat on the rear bumper and bounced the car up and down, sure enough, the suspension squeaks.
Is this normal for a new car?
Is this normal for a new car?
10-03-2002, 01:53 PM
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there was a service bulliten a while baclk about replaceing the bushings on the sway bars.
10-03-2002, 03:56 PM
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I also get those kind of squeak too, but just occasionally and it usually happen on a bumpy surface. I called MB my advisor also said that could be due to the bushings.
10-03-2002, 08:55 PM
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Originally posted by avlis
If the parking brake was on, it's common (I don't know if that means normal).
If it was off: not normal.
If the parking brake was on, it's common (I don't know if that means normal).
If it was off: not normal.
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10-04-2002, 08:10 AM
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Ya know, I ignored it and now I don't know if it went away.
I don't know the cause, but I guess it has something to do with the p-brake mechanism. Does anyone know what the p-brake configuration is? Is it a seperate or cable actuated caliper or is there a drum brake setup inside the "hat"?
I ask because the drum setups can make a lot of squeeks as the shoes rub on the back plate.
I don't know the cause, but I guess it has something to do with the p-brake mechanism. Does anyone know what the p-brake configuration is? Is it a seperate or cable actuated caliper or is there a drum brake setup inside the "hat"?
I ask because the drum setups can make a lot of squeeks as the shoes rub on the back plate.
10-07-2002, 08:41 PM
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Originally posted by avlis
Ya know, I ignored it and now I don't know if it went away.
I don't know the cause, but I guess it has something to do with the p-brake mechanism. Does anyone know what the p-brake configuration is? Is it a seperate or cable actuated caliper or is there a drum brake setup inside the "hat"?
I ask because the drum setups can make a lot of squeeks as the shoes rub on the back plate.
Ya know, I ignored it and now I don't know if it went away.
I don't know the cause, but I guess it has something to do with the p-brake mechanism. Does anyone know what the p-brake configuration is? Is it a seperate or cable actuated caliper or is there a drum brake setup inside the "hat"?
I ask because the drum setups can make a lot of squeeks as the shoes rub on the back plate.
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10-08-2002, 07:52 AM
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Come on avlis. The coupe has 4 wheel disc brakes. MB has not made a car with drum brakes for years. Only some cheap domestic vehicles still use rear drum brakes.
Come on avlis. The coupe has 4 wheel disc brakes. MB has not made a car with drum brakes for years. Only some cheap domestic vehicles still use rear drum brakes.
10-22-2002, 09:41 PM
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Originally posted by avlis
If the parking brake was on, it's common (I don't know if that means normal).
If it was off: not normal.
If the parking brake was on, it's common (I don't know if that means normal).
If it was off: not normal.
10-22-2002, 11:09 PM
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drum brakes
The C Class has rear drum parking brakes. They are inside the inner part of the disc.
That is almost certainly what is causing the squeak. Those type of parking brakes are not too good due to their TINY diameter, and so they slip (causing the squeak) quite easily.
That is almost certainly what is causing the squeak. Those type of parking brakes are not too good due to their TINY diameter, and so they slip (causing the squeak) quite easily.
10-23-2002, 01:29 PM
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old news, had the same problem with my new car, hopefully it can be fixed with the oil.
old news, had the same problem with my new car, hopefully it can be fixed with the oil.
10-23-2002, 03:21 PM
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2003 C230K Sport Coupe, 1986 190E 2.3
Oil all the parking brake linkages as well as lightly applying the parking brake and moving a few feet so that the pads wear a little. If you are still annoyed then dissamble the rear brakes and oil the spring and adjuster on the parking brake. They are drum parking brakes as stated and are very small and most likely rust during shipping. Also try working the parking brake on and off several times to loosen it up some. This is comen on most cars with 4 wheel disks and drum parking brakes.
