Issues with Brakes-2003 E500
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Issues with Brakes-2003 E500
I am having some issues with my brakes.
- First, my front brakes are squeaking as I come to a stop though I am not receiving a brake pad indicator.
- Second, sometimes when I press my brakes, the car will shift forward; almost like it's been hit from behind. It's not the normal shifting of weight when you apply the brakes. It feels like something under the car shifts hard.
Does anyone have any ideas? Much appreciated in advance.
- First, my front brakes are squeaking as I come to a stop though I am not receiving a brake pad indicator.
- Second, sometimes when I press my brakes, the car will shift forward; almost like it's been hit from behind. It's not the normal shifting of weight when you apply the brakes. It feels like something under the car shifts hard.
Does anyone have any ideas? Much appreciated in advance.
Last edited by 2003e500Driver; Aug 17, 2006 at 07:11 PM. Reason: further clarification
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Originally Posted by 2003e500Driver
- - Second, sometimes when I press my brakes, the car will shift forward; almost like it's been hit from behind. It's not the normal shifting of weight when you apply the brakes. It feels like something under the car shifts hard.
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How long have you owned this vehicle? Is it still under warranty? Any past issues with the brakes? Was the SBC recall performed? I think the SBC system may be warranted for longer than 4 year/50,000 miles. Definitely see the dealership.
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I just purchased it a couple of weeks ago. Yeah, it's still under warranty so I'll take into the dealer. They wanted to charge me just to take a look at it so I thought I would check the forums to see if there have been any issues.
Very much appreciate the quick reponses.
Very much appreciate the quick reponses.
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Yeah, they'll be charging MBUSA plenty for the visit... which should cost you NOTHING whether or not you purchased the car there.
The Warranty is between you and MBUSA, and the dealer as a franchisee of MBUSA has to provide the follow through for them in the USA.
Warranty work is never a losing proposition for the dealer. they get paid by MBUSA.
The Warranty is between you and MBUSA, and the dealer as a franchisee of MBUSA has to provide the follow through for them in the USA.
Warranty work is never a losing proposition for the dealer. they get paid by MBUSA.
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The dealer took a look at the car. Said I need new front brake pads and rotors and new back brake pads. $866 for parts and labor. Is that expensive?
Also, shouldn't these pads and rotors last longer than 27K miles?
Also, shouldn't these pads and rotors last longer than 27K miles?
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Originally Posted by 2003e500Driver
The dealer took a look at the car. Said I need new front brake pads and rotors and new back brake pads. $866 for parts and labor. Is that expensive?
Also, shouldn't these pads and rotors last longer than 27K miles?
Also, shouldn't these pads and rotors last longer than 27K miles?
Yes, but if you drive very agressively it's possible to wear them out in 27,000 miles. I think you need a second opinion, this dealership sounds like a bunch of thieves. how can they charge you for diagnosing a problem under warranty?!??
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Originally Posted by 2003e500Driver
The dealer took a look at the car. Said I need new front brake pads and rotors and new back brake pads. $866 for parts and labor. Is that expensive?
Also, shouldn't these pads and rotors last longer than 27K miles?
Also, shouldn't these pads and rotors last longer than 27K miles?
". So I do think $866 is a bit high unless you are getting new Calipers also. Check it. Jim
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I had the same problem. Had the car in three or four times, each time they blew out brake dust, put antisqueal on the pad backs, replaced the pad clips with a revised clip but the squeal returned with in a few days.
Finally they replaced the front pads at about 30k miles with a revised brake pad.
No charge.
Finally they replaced the front pads at about 30k miles with a revised brake pad.
No charge.
