Help! Brake issue..
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Help! Brake issue..
2003 E320 about 35k on it
I am getting a Brake Malfunction
says visit work shop.. this happened the day after I had Service B done and the factory warrenty is now up..
The brakes feel 100% fine, but when I start the car I get this... Any info anyone?
I am getting a Brake Malfunction
says visit work shop.. this happened the day after I had Service B done and the factory warrenty is now up..
The brakes feel 100% fine, but when I start the car I get this... Any info anyone?
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Had the same problem 2 weeks ago. Turned out to be a bad rear brake pad sensor, I think. Replaced under warranty.
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Brakes arn't covered under extended warranties?
Last edited by danpE320; May 9, 2007 at 10:56 PM.
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You have a brake warning, and in your mind you think "ignore the issue".
I can not think of a more irresponsible thing to do.
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As victorylap stated, it could be the light switch. You can also take the tires off and visually check all the brakes. Another thing would be to check the FSS and see if there's a "+" sign after the (new) service letter. If it appeared for B service, I'm sure the dealer would have told you since that would have been non-warranty money for them. On my 03 E320, the rear brakes worn down into the rotor and the sensor didn't trip because the sensored pad wasn't the one that worn first. The joys of floating calipers.........
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I would think if you're 1 day out of warranty, a very nicely toned call to your S.A. would do the trick. Bring him lunch when you take your car in...problem solved.
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I was told my fronts looked good... So he changed the pads and senors but the Brake thing still comes up in my console. He told me he has to order some part that will fix the console free of charge which is good... I need to bring it back in monday
