ECTurboGSX

Hey guys. My C43 had a squishy brake pedal and I figured it was probably some air in the system. I flushed the whole system tonight and there really isn't much difference. I know that stainless lines will help a little bit. Anyone else have this issue and found a fix? Is the brake booster pretty weak? Thanks in advance.

m a x i m u s

how are your pads and rotors?

ECTurboGSX

Pads still have a lot of life and the rotors look great, no grooves. I've nothing to indicate that the issue is down at the hubs, but more system wide. I've had a failing master cylinder in other cars and I know what that feels like and this isn't that. It just seems like I press the pedal and it has to travel a little farther than I would like before it engages. I may have to look for some adjustment in the pedal area.

steve s

have found the brakes on c36 a bit long to engage if that's any help

ECTurboGSX

Steve,

It seems like pretty much every other driver input in a Mercedes. Slow throttle reaction, so they make a Sprint booster. Slow steering response. And we have to push the pedal half an inch or so before the brakes start responding. Its like the car asks us if we're sure before it takes any inputs.

C43AMG

I had the same problem - installed the S.S. lines and it firmed them up.

steve s

hahah it was the exact same quote on some magazine years back