jim628

Does anybody know if MB is going to go back to conventional (mechanical) braking system for W211 in the near future? I heard electro-hydraulic technology (similar technology used in SBC) is a failure. Check this article from germancarfans:

http://germancarfans.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=9174


Thanks,

glojo

'Oslo' has reported that the European SBC might be withdrawn.

If indeed this is the case then I personally believe it is a backward step.

I cannot recall reading a single European complaint on this excellent system. There have been a number of US members complaining, but in fairness there has been an abundance of US members complementing it.

I have also read countless links to this 'recall'. On the Australian Mercedes-Benz site, it actually mentions the problem. BUT, has anyone with a 211 actually received a written recall letter????

I for one think the 211 is a brilliant motor vehicle with an excellent braking system and am very glad that it is an 04 model with none of the alledged cut backs.

I feel sorry for our US friends who are missing out on far to many 'options' all of which we take as being standard fittings.

Regards
a suffering John
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DavidNJ

Reporting in the Journal said the same thing. The question is whether it will be dropped with the mid-life revision in 2006 or a full revision in 2009.

nyca

to be replaced by what? the same braking technology that has been around for decades? people buy these cars for technology, the more decontenting of technology that goes on - how does the car differentiate itself?

lig

If I had the choice - I'd rather have a normal braking system and some $$$ back.

I think SBC shines on panic and high speed braking. I hate the feel around town. I have an '03. Some '04 owners have reported improved brake feel.

Porsches and Ferraris seem to stop just fine with conventional technologies (but with cool materials like ceramics )

DavidNJ

I hated the brakes on an E320 we tested in January. Then I found no problem with 2 different CDIs we road tested. Also thought the handling was better (maybe do to changes to accomodate the 200# heavier engine).

SBC would be replaced by a conventional hydralic ABS system, possibly with an electronic assist. A fairly easy retrofit, I image it will come out with the 2006 mid-life kicker.