View Poll Results: Are you having problems with your pre-2015 GLK?
Rail/brake dust
7
41.18%
Warped rotors
4
23.53%
Rusted rotors
3
17.65%
Brake Problems on passenger side
2
11.76%
Brake problems on driver side
4
23.53%
Rust
1
5.88%
Sticky calipers
0
0%
No satisfaction under warranty
5
29.41%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 17. You may not vote on this poll
Does your pre-2015 have brake problems?
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GLK350, SL63 AMG
Which problems does your pre-2015 GLK have, if any?
My wife has a 2013 GLK 350 4-matic in Polar White without the Pano Roof. She has had rail dust that we (hope) was finally addressed with IronX. As you know these hot sintered iron particles get in the paint and eventually touch the metal, causing rust. The dealer says that the pads and the rotors on the GLK and the C class generally are a continuing problem with sintered iron particles, warping and rust but MB USA won't do anything about it. No, we didn't wash the brakes while hot and she bedded them in properly.
I note that the 2015 GLKs have completely different part number series for their rotors, pads, calipers, and so on.
What have your experiences been?
PLEASE INDICATE IN A MESSAGE BELOW IF YOU HAVE NO OR OTHER PROBLEMS I DID NOT LIST!
I note that the 2015 GLKs have completely different part number series for their rotors, pads, calipers, and so on.
What have your experiences been?
PLEASE INDICATE IN A MESSAGE BELOW IF YOU HAVE NO OR OTHER PROBLEMS I DID NOT LIST!
Last edited by grane; Jun 3, 2015 at 10:21 AM. Reason: Popular demand and good math!
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From: Calgary, AB
2014 GLK 250 BlueTEC
2014 diesel. No issues over a year of owning it. No rust, no warping. Brake dust i do not consider an issue. my '08 e550 has the same dusting. So did my 01' x5 4.4. So imo, dust not an issue.
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From: Northern NJ
GLK 350 / Porsche 993
55k miles on 2010 with no issues. About 40% left on the pads but rotors don't look great. But no vibration and braking is good.
One small issue was broken brake sensor ($1.5 part).
One small issue was broken brake sensor ($1.5 part).
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