G Force stainless brake line - Issues!!!! Leaking!!!!
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,289
Likes: 4
From: Indiana
2003 AMG SL55, 2002 AMG CLK55, 2002 AMG ML55, 2005 ML350, 1995 S320 LWB - totaled
G Force stainless brake line - Issues!!!! Leaking!!!!
I have had the G Force stainless brake lines on my CLK55 for around 6 months. I am making this post as a SAFETY ALERT!! I am working with
G Force to resolve the issues. All 4 of my brake lines are failing. One has failed completely and is leaking. The remaining 3 are showing signs of leaking inside the protective outer sheething. I will post pictures soon.
If you have these brake lines be sure to check them and make sure they are not leaking or failing in any way.
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Thanks Owen
G Force to resolve the issues. All 4 of my brake lines are failing. One has failed completely and is leaking. The remaining 3 are showing signs of leaking inside the protective outer sheething. I will post pictures soon.
If you have these brake lines be sure to check them and make sure they are not leaking or failing in any way.
Feel free to contact me with any questions.
Thanks Owen
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,289
Likes: 4
From: Indiana
2003 AMG SL55, 2002 AMG CLK55, 2002 AMG ML55, 2005 ML350, 1995 S320 LWB - totaled
I have spoken again to G Force today. They have assured me that the new lines will not leak. They have an all new end and crimp on them. They are replaceing all 4 of my defective lines at no cost.
Good customer service. Well done and thank you!
Owen
Good customer service. Well done and thank you!
Owen
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,289
Likes: 4
From: Indiana
2003 AMG SL55, 2002 AMG CLK55, 2002 AMG ML55, 2005 ML350, 1995 S320 LWB - totaled
Trending Topics
Super Member
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 784
Likes: 0
From: Ga.
All of them!
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,289
Likes: 4
From: Indiana
2003 AMG SL55, 2002 AMG CLK55, 2002 AMG ML55, 2005 ML350, 1995 S320 LWB - totaled
I have spoken at length to G Force. They are aware that they have an issue with the early sets. The crimped ends were not done correctly. They are replacong mine free of charge. They assure me the new ones will not leak. They have totally redone the ends. We shall see.
Owen
Owen
Super Member
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 784
Likes: 0
From: Ga.
All of them!
I have spoken at length to G Force. They are aware that they have an issue with the early sets. The crimped ends were not done correctly. They are replacong mine free of charge. They assure me the new ones will not leak. They have totally redone the ends. We shall see.
Owen
Owen
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,289
Likes: 4
From: Indiana
2003 AMG SL55, 2002 AMG CLK55, 2002 AMG ML55, 2005 ML350, 1995 S320 LWB - totaled
Sounds like a plan. Here are pictures of my lines. As you can see all are failing or have failed totally.Owen
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,289
Likes: 4
From: Indiana
2003 AMG SL55, 2002 AMG CLK55, 2002 AMG ML55, 2005 ML350, 1995 S320 LWB - totaled
Rich,
The right front failed completly. It was leaking so badly I thought I had a master cyclinder going bad. It left puddles in the garage. That is the only one that failed totally.
The left front is just about to let go.
-O
The right front failed completly. It was leaking so badly I thought I had a master cyclinder going bad. It left puddles in the garage. That is the only one that failed totally.
The left front is just about to let go.
-O
Called them and sent pics. Waiting to hear back.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 9,734
Likes: 65
From: Hotlanta
AMG
I got home tonight to a flat tire (driver's front). Hadn't driven the car in 9 days, but decided to go out tonight and buy a floor jack, tq wrench, breaker bar, work light, jack stands and a portable air pump.
I pulled the wheel off and have a leaking line as well. After I figure out what's wrong with the tire - I'm dropping off the CLK for fresh OEM brake lines at mbenzman's shop.
I pulled the wheel off and have a leaking line as well. After I figure out what's wrong with the tire - I'm dropping off the CLK for fresh OEM brake lines at mbenzman's shop.
Super Member
Joined: May 2003
Posts: 784
Likes: 0
From: Ga.
All of them!
They said theyr'e reviewing my claim, I sent them a nasty gram this a.m. about them not sending a new set out asap. I just ordered new oem hoses a few minutes ago. I'm not impressed with their substandard part or lack of prompt action!
I guess I'll order you up a set too.
I guess I'll order you up a set too.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 9,734
Likes: 65
From: Hotlanta
AMG
Please do....I just learned the reason for my flat tire. I've got a pinhole leak IN THE WHEEL!!!!(tested right in front of me in the soapy bath). The tire itself is fine.
I wouldn't have believed it if I wasn't standing there. Now, I'm on the hunt for an 18 X 8 AMG Monoblck II!
I wouldn't have believed it if I wasn't standing there. Now, I'm on the hunt for an 18 X 8 AMG Monoblck II!
Last edited by Chappy; Oct 10, 2007 at 12:07 PM.
Out Of Control!!
Joined: Nov 2002
Posts: 12,470
Likes: 0
From: around the world
monowiper
The thing with SS lines though, (on motorcycles) they are supposed to be replaced every 2-3 years, just a safety measure, since there's no way to see how the actual line is doing, can't see the signs of wear, etc. On a car though of course it'll be harder to keep an eye on them until it's too late and they leak. I'm just wondering how old were the lines, or could be a bad batch...
I hope you guys get taken care of though, this could have been a nightmare if not detected soon enough
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2002
Posts: 9,734
Likes: 65
From: Hotlanta
AMG
The gforce brake lines were on the car (all 3 of ours) right at six months. I had MAYBE 2K miles on them.
Thread Starter
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,289
Likes: 4
From: Indiana
2003 AMG SL55, 2002 AMG CLK55, 2002 AMG ML55, 2005 ML350, 1995 S320 LWB - totaled
