Car vibrates S class 2019
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Car vibrates S class 2019
Hi guys I recently had vibrating issue when braking at speed was advised to replace discs and pads , after replacing I’m still having same issue.
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With an assumption they checked suspension before replacing any parts for the brakes, were the calipers checked to see that the pistons were not seized or rusty?
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Vibration through steering wheel or body?
Likely bent wheel or dirty/damaged mounting surface.
Likely bent wheel or dirty/damaged mounting surface.
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2015 S600, 2014 E550 4-Matic
My W222 has a pretty significant vibration around 65 mph. The wheels/tires are all very well balanced, but one of the front Cosmo Mucho Macho tires that the dealer mounted seems to have a flat spot in the belting. Don't just check the balance of the tires, but also check the wheels for straightness and tires for defects. I'll respond back if tires were my problem (it could be just one of many issues?).
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I had a lot of vibration in my steering wheel around 50. Got new tires, balanced three or four times.
Everything was checked. The control arms looked fine, no movement in the rubber. Previous owner had the car at the dealer for this very reason.
Took me months. Tires balanced, alignment done. Suspension checked.
In the end I replaced the front torque control arms myself and the vibration went away. These cars are very hard on front end suspension components.
Everything was checked. The control arms looked fine, no movement in the rubber. Previous owner had the car at the dealer for this very reason.
Took me months. Tires balanced, alignment done. Suspension checked.
In the end I replaced the front torque control arms myself and the vibration went away. These cars are very hard on front end suspension components.
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2015 S600, 2014 E550 4-Matic
I had a lot of vibration in my steering wheel around 50. Got new tires, balanced three or four times.
Everything was checked. The control arms looked fine, no movement in the rubber. Previous owner had the car at the dealer for this very reason.
Took me months. Tires balanced, alignment done. Suspension checked.
In the end I replaced the front torque control arms myself and the vibration went away. These cars are very hard on front end suspension components.
Everything was checked. The control arms looked fine, no movement in the rubber. Previous owner had the car at the dealer for this very reason.
Took me months. Tires balanced, alignment done. Suspension checked.
In the end I replaced the front torque control arms myself and the vibration went away. These cars are very hard on front end suspension components.
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S550 V8, CL600 V12, SLK32 AMG
No, everything seemed tight.
Looking at the carfax the previous owner was also chasing this issue down.
It literally took me months.
I replaced the tie rods as I though those might be worn. Took car in for alignment and the tech said to look at the torq arms in front. One was out of spec, but other than that there was no indication.
Replaced them and voila. Smooth as glass.
Looking at the carfax the previous owner was also chasing this issue down.
It literally took me months.
I replaced the tie rods as I though those might be worn. Took car in for alignment and the tech said to look at the torq arms in front. One was out of spec, but other than that there was no indication.
Replaced them and voila. Smooth as glass.
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No, everything seemed tight.
Looking at the carfax the previous owner was also chasing this issue down.
It literally took me months.
I replaced the tie rods as I though those might be worn. Took car in for alignment and the tech said to look at the torq arms in front. One was out of spec, but other than that there was no indication.
Replaced them and voila. Smooth as glass.
Looking at the carfax the previous owner was also chasing this issue down.
It literally took me months.
I replaced the tie rods as I though those might be worn. Took car in for alignment and the tech said to look at the torq arms in front. One was out of spec, but other than that there was no indication.
Replaced them and voila. Smooth as glass.
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No, everything seemed tight.
Looking at the carfax the previous owner was also chasing this issue down.
It literally took me months.
I replaced the tie rods as I though those might be worn. Took car in for alignment and the tech said to look at the torq arms in front. One was out of spec, but other than that there was no indication.
Replaced them and voila. Smooth as glass.
Looking at the carfax the previous owner was also chasing this issue down.
It literally took me months.
I replaced the tie rods as I though those might be worn. Took car in for alignment and the tech said to look at the torq arms in front. One was out of spec, but other than that there was no indication.
Replaced them and voila. Smooth as glass.
Thanks.
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S550 V8, CL600 V12, SLK32 AMG
Around 50k miles. Not that much, but the previous owner hit cubs a lot, can see that in the wheels.
Maybe that messed things up?
Then again the car is 10 years old, its sits on the rubber bushings 24/7
If its steering wheel vibration, could be wheels, could be tie rods, could be bearings, could be control arms, could be shocks. Its so difficult to diagnose because often the vibration comes and goes.
When I buy older cars I often replace the brakes, rotors and stuff, and the suspension as far as I can. New tires, brakes and suspension makes a big difference.
Brakes and suspension is something a home diy can do. Still have to do few things on this car
Maybe that messed things up?
Then again the car is 10 years old, its sits on the rubber bushings 24/7
If its steering wheel vibration, could be wheels, could be tie rods, could be bearings, could be control arms, could be shocks. Its so difficult to diagnose because often the vibration comes and goes.
When I buy older cars I often replace the brakes, rotors and stuff, and the suspension as far as I can. New tires, brakes and suspension makes a big difference.
Brakes and suspension is something a home diy can do. Still have to do few things on this car
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I had a lot of vibration in my steering wheel around 50. Got new tires, balanced three or four times.
Everything was checked. The control arms looked fine, no movement in the rubber. Previous owner had the car at the dealer for this very reason.
Took me months. Tires balanced, alignment done. Suspension checked.
In the end I replaced the front torque control arms myself and the vibration went away. These cars are very hard on front end suspension components.
Everything was checked. The control arms looked fine, no movement in the rubber. Previous owner had the car at the dealer for this very reason.
Took me months. Tires balanced, alignment done. Suspension checked.
In the end I replaced the front torque control arms myself and the vibration went away. These cars are very hard on front end suspension components.
Did you have to remove the lower control arm and/or the CV axle (assuming 4-matic) to get the torque arm out of the spindle? Having a hard time finding videos on the torque arms, whereas there's alot out there on the lower control arms. I'm hoping it's a remove/replace: remove the chassis bolt, remove the ball joint nut on spindle, replace, load suspension and tighten?
Thanks!
This is the arm I'm looking to replace:
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...der-2173305200
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Hi there. Just saw the posting. That was not the arm I replaced for my vibration.
It was this one.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...arm-2213500206
Not this specific one, this one is only up to 2012, but looked the same. Hole bushing on each side.
This one was not too difficult, and in the end it worked. Even thoug the rubber looked fine. I don't understand it, but it worked.
However, if yours has any miles on it, I would probably replace both. These cars are just hard on front end suspension components
It was this one.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...arm-2213500206
Not this specific one, this one is only up to 2012, but looked the same. Hole bushing on each side.
This one was not too difficult, and in the end it worked. Even thoug the rubber looked fine. I don't understand it, but it worked.
However, if yours has any miles on it, I would probably replace both. These cars are just hard on front end suspension components
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I'm looking to do the same but the part you shared is for the rear. Checked FCP and all parts have a bushing on one end and a ball joint on the other:
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...kit-2223305801
That kit has all the lower control arms.
In any case, I'm @120k miles so going to do all mine and hopefully that takes care of it.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...kit-2223305801
That kit has all the lower control arms.
In any case, I'm @120k miles so going to do all mine and hopefully that takes care of it.
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2004 SL500 // 2015 S550
Hi there. Just saw the posting. That was not the arm I replaced for my vibration.
It was this one.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...arm-2213500206
Not this specific one, this one is only up to 2012, but looked the same. Hole bushing on each side.
This one was not too difficult, and in the end it worked. Even thoug the rubber looked fine. I don't understand it, but it worked.
However, if yours has any miles on it, I would probably replace both. These cars are just hard on front end suspension components
It was this one.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/mer...arm-2213500206
Not this specific one, this one is only up to 2012, but looked the same. Hole bushing on each side.
This one was not too difficult, and in the end it worked. Even thoug the rubber looked fine. I don't understand it, but it worked.
However, if yours has any miles on it, I would probably replace both. These cars are just hard on front end suspension components
