Grinding Sound in Reverse
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2014 S550, 2011 E350 Cabriolet, Asgard Mothership
Grinding Sound in Reverse
I noticed something for the second time yesterday. It seems that after the car is washed, if I backup, I hear a what I would have to call a grinding sound. Both times I thought I had the brake on, but I checked that. I pulled forward then backed up again and it did not happen.
I have not confirmed it has anything to do with washing it (such as water on the wheel), but I was curious if anyone else has heard this.
Thanks
I have not confirmed it has anything to do with washing it (such as water on the wheel), but I was curious if anyone else has heard this.
Thanks
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Tom, I don't think I have heard a grinding sound, but mine is more of a squeaking sound. I will be on the lookout and pay more attention when I back out of the garage. I will let you know.
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Mb is aware of problem and have released a updated front and rear pad set. Their sales manager's car had exactly the same problem and MB decided that the correct fix is replacement of all 4 brake rotors and pads.
Last edited by kurt benz; Jun 20, 2014 at 02:39 PM.
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I noticed something for the second time yesterday. It seems that after the car is washed, if I backup, I hear a what I would have to call a grinding sound. Both times I thought I had the brake on, but I checked that. I pulled forward then backed up again and it did not happen.
I have not confirmed it has anything to do with washing it (such as water on the wheel), but I was curious if anyone else has heard this.
Thanks
I have not confirmed it has anything to do with washing it (such as water on the wheel), but I was curious if anyone else has heard this.
Thanks
A minor inconvenience. Wonder if your issue is the same...
Last edited by jrpisha; Jun 20, 2014 at 04:22 PM.
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My BMW used to do this too. After washing, the rotors on my 550i seemed to get covered with a light layer of rust/corrosion in the matter of 30 minutes or so. A short application of the brakes was all that was necessary to scrub off the offending rust & eliminate the grinding noise.
A minor inconvenience. Wonder if your issue is the same...
A minor inconvenience. Wonder if your issue is the same...
