E550 Brakes - Number of Pumps
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E550 Brakes - Number of Pumps
Is it true Mercedes has reduced the number of pumps in the W212 E550 braking system?
Reason I ask is because the brakes in this 550 seem weak and under powered in comparison to my outgoing 2009 E550. While in for service I asked them to check my braking system and the response was this: The 2011 brakes feel much different than your 2009 did because Mercedes reduced the number of pumps in the redesigned E550s.
Thanks.
Reason I ask is because the brakes in this 550 seem weak and under powered in comparison to my outgoing 2009 E550. While in for service I asked them to check my braking system and the response was this: The 2011 brakes feel much different than your 2009 did because Mercedes reduced the number of pumps in the redesigned E550s.
Thanks.
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I think you refer to brakes fading from use of press and release the pedal . For cars with ABS , you don't need to pump up the brakes for proper stop but honestly, I myself pump up the brakes when coming close to stops too 
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At any rate, the 2012 E550 got bigger calipers versus the 2011 to address braking complaints.
