Parking brake left on while driving!!!!
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Parking brake left on while driving!!!!
I trusted my idiot neighbor to take my 2003 300E to the carwash and he left the parking brake on. 
He drove at freeway speed (65 mph) for about 10-12 miles. All the warning lights and beeping alarms came on, but he ignored them. As I said, IDIOT!!
There is an acrid burning smell coming from the back wheels, and I need to know what damage has been done. Does anyone know what happens to the brakes, the fluid, etc. when the car is driven with the p. brake on? Thanks for any info.
He drove at freeway speed (65 mph) for about 10-12 miles. All the warning lights and beeping alarms came on, but he ignored them. As I said, IDIOT!!
There is an acrid burning smell coming from the back wheels, and I need to know what damage has been done. Does anyone know what happens to the brakes, the fluid, etc. when the car is driven with the p. brake on? Thanks for any info.
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1990 300ce 24v I6
Well Ive had all 4 brakes lock up on me in an old jeep grand cherokee. I dont know what happens other than the brake fluid can boil I think.. Obviously your pads might need to be replaced after such a long haul. Im not really sure, I dont know much about cars... 
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Mercedes Benz 300E, 1991
change the pads ASAP and the disc as well. Also, get the fluid replaced as well while your're at it.
I NEVER GIVE MY CAR TO ANYONE and if I have to give it to some Japanese crap owner even to just park it, I make sure they know where the brake release lever is.
I NEVER GIVE MY CAR TO ANYONE and if I have to give it to some Japanese crap owner even to just park it, I make sure they know where the brake release lever is.
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1994 White an Grey E320 "Shado"
Definetly change the pads and discs but also look at the piston calipers. 65 mph on the highway?! You may have some heat damage there also...
Had one go on me when I lost a wheel bearing on one car I had. Actually cracked the piston housing due to the heat generated
Had one go on me when I lost a wheel bearing on one car I had. Actually cracked the piston housing due to the heat generated
