Brake Problems 2003 SL500
04-30-2003, 08:58 AM
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Brake Problems 2003 SL500
I bought one of the first 2003 SL 500 Launch Editions right out of the gate. It has been plagued by two problems.
1. I've had the car to the shop several times for a rear brake noise and lurching when stopping. The techs were aware the problem existed but had no fix. Now, the rotors are very rough and pitted. This with only 9K on the car. The front rotors are smooth like glass.
2. A constant smell of antifreeze when the car reaches operating temperature. They replaced the radiator and still can't get rid of the smell. If I park in my garage, the entire garage smells like anti freeze. According to the techs there is no leak when pressure testing and I see no leak under the car.
Overall, not very happy. I paid about $108K for this car. I recently bought a $20K hyndai santa fe and have no problems?
Brian
1. I've had the car to the shop several times for a rear brake noise and lurching when stopping. The techs were aware the problem existed but had no fix. Now, the rotors are very rough and pitted. This with only 9K on the car. The front rotors are smooth like glass.
2. A constant smell of antifreeze when the car reaches operating temperature. They replaced the radiator and still can't get rid of the smell. If I park in my garage, the entire garage smells like anti freeze. According to the techs there is no leak when pressure testing and I see no leak under the car.
Overall, not very happy. I paid about $108K for this car. I recently bought a $20K hyndai santa fe and have no problems?
Brian
