63 Brake squeak...who's got it
11-18-2007, 12:07 PM
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63 Brake squeak...who's got it
With just 9000mi on the clock the E63 has been to the stealer 2 times for the squealing/squeaking brake's first appeared at approx. 6kmi and the dealer replaced all four rotors&pads.
700 miles later they started the same nonsense again,even more so this time around.The car went back to the dealer&stayed overnight this time to have the same parts replaced with(you guessed it) the same exact parts as before.I made it 3 miles and coming to a red-light they did the same thing.
This time around however the smart-*** S.A. tells me "They are performance brake's will squeak.." My reply was: "Umm,my last sports car had ceramic performance brakes,and they didn't squeak" to which she had no response
She did say in a previous conversation w me that AMG is having a HUGE problem with the 63 brakes&she has no idea as to how they will rectify it.She then said she e-mailed the district rep and will wait to here back from him.
So,now what? Continue to bring the car back to replace the rotors&pads with the same parts only to have the problem continue endlessly?
Anybody have any suggestions or experiences?
P.S.-they are nosier then they have ever been¬ only is it embarrassing coming to a stop,it's friggin annoying to have this problem on such an expensive car.Mind you it's an hour each way to the dealer
700 miles later they started the same nonsense again,even more so this time around.The car went back to the dealer&stayed overnight this time to have the same parts replaced with(you guessed it) the same exact parts as before.I made it 3 miles and coming to a red-light they did the same thing.
This time around however the smart-*** S.A. tells me "They are performance brake's will squeak.." My reply was: "Umm,my last sports car had ceramic performance brakes,and they didn't squeak" to which she had no response
She did say in a previous conversation w me that AMG is having a HUGE problem with the 63 brakes&she has no idea as to how they will rectify it.She then said she e-mailed the district rep and will wait to here back from him.
So,now what? Continue to bring the car back to replace the rotors&pads with the same parts only to have the problem continue endlessly?
Anybody have any suggestions or experiences?
P.S.-they are nosier then they have ever been¬ only is it embarrassing coming to a stop,it's friggin annoying to have this problem on such an expensive car.Mind you it's an hour each way to the dealer
11-18-2007, 12:44 PM
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Make sure you properly bed-in the pads/rotors:
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/tech/....jsp?techid=85
Otherwise, you can try AM brake pads like the R4S.
I sure hope MB doesn't start fixing the brakes like they did to the MY08+ SLK55. Their fix: smaller brakes!
http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/tech/....jsp?techid=85
Otherwise, you can try AM brake pads like the R4S.
I sure hope MB doesn't start fixing the brakes like they did to the MY08+ SLK55. Their fix: smaller brakes!
11-18-2007, 12:57 PM
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I've had mine corrected with the following bulletin. I think a few other members have also. Have had no brake squeal after this.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...t=brake+squeal
Let us know how it turns out.
https://mbworld.org/forums/showthrea...t=brake+squeal
Let us know how it turns out.
11-18-2007, 01:11 PM
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Ben,thanks.
I just checked the part #'s&they are different from the revised pads.I will call first thing in the a.m.
I just checked the part #'s&they are different from the revised pads.I will call first thing in the a.m.
11-18-2007, 01:37 PM
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Like so many others I had the exact same problem and felt like an idiot coming to a stop with that ever present squealing that would not cease. At the time I had about 3 ticks on the clock. In reading the advice here, the most logical was the power stop from 60 to 0.
I was a little worried about warping the damn things but I did it anyway. I went home directly and I cleaned all four wheels to an absolute pristine condition. I removed every particle of brake dust from every crack, crevice, and hole. Once the wheels were completely dry I used a high pressure air hose and blew out any remaining dust.
Next I did the power stop 60-0 again and repeated the exact same procedure. I now have 7K on the clock and the brakes haven't made a peep. I clean my wheels every week and I think that is important but NOT fun, at all. I also avoid using the brakes as much as possible by downshifting.
A trip to the stealer wasn't necessary. I must say you have "big *****" taking your ride to them so often. I hate the stealer.
I must admit, the DTB mentioned in Post #3, is a good way to get new pads even if your brakes didn't squeal. Assuming, you don't mind fibbing a little to a stealer.
I was a little worried about warping the damn things but I did it anyway. I went home directly and I cleaned all four wheels to an absolute pristine condition. I removed every particle of brake dust from every crack, crevice, and hole. Once the wheels were completely dry I used a high pressure air hose and blew out any remaining dust.
Next I did the power stop 60-0 again and repeated the exact same procedure. I now have 7K on the clock and the brakes haven't made a peep. I clean my wheels every week and I think that is important but NOT fun, at all. I also avoid using the brakes as much as possible by downshifting.
A trip to the stealer wasn't necessary. I must say you have "big *****" taking your ride to them so often. I hate the stealer.
I must admit, the DTB mentioned in Post #3, is a good way to get new pads even if your brakes didn't squeal. Assuming, you don't mind fibbing a little to a stealer.
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11-18-2007, 01:47 PM
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I have a 2006 E55. Around 7K miles it started. Needless to say with 22K on the clock (and no replacement) it still persists. The only meaniful steps to date have been to "shave down" the pads.
Irritated is an understatement...
At least the "63" crew gets SOME love from the dealership.
Mine are so bad then when I am driving through parking lots (or along side fast-food places) to go to the drive-up window you can hear the "SQUEAK, SQUEAK, SQUEAK" without the brake even applied.
Good luck!
Irritated is an understatement...
At least the "63" crew gets SOME love from the dealership.
Mine are so bad then when I am driving through parking lots (or along side fast-food places) to go to the drive-up window you can hear the "SQUEAK, SQUEAK, SQUEAK" without the brake even applied.
Good luck!
11-18-2007, 01:56 PM
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Like so many others I had the exact same problem and felt like an idiot coming to a stop with that ever present squealing that would not cease. At the time I had about 3 ticks on the clock. In reading the advice here, the most logical was the power stop from 60 to 0.
I was a little worried about warping the damn things but I did it anyway. I went home directly and I cleaned all four wheels to an absolute pristine condition. I removed every particle of brake dust from every crack, crevice, and hole. Once the wheels were completely dry I used a high pressure air hose and blew out any remaining dust.
Next I did the power stop 60-0 again and repeated the exact same procedure. I now have 7K on the clock and the brakes haven't made a peep. I clean my wheels every week and I think that is important but NOT fun, at all. I also avoid using the brakes as much as possible by downshifting.
A trip to the stealer wasn't necessary. I must say you have "big *****" taking your ride to them so often. I hate the stealer.
I must admit, the DTB mentioned in Post #3, is a good way to get new pads even if your brakes didn't squeal. Assuming, you don't mind fibbing a little to a stealer.
I was a little worried about warping the damn things but I did it anyway. I went home directly and I cleaned all four wheels to an absolute pristine condition. I removed every particle of brake dust from every crack, crevice, and hole. Once the wheels were completely dry I used a high pressure air hose and blew out any remaining dust.
Next I did the power stop 60-0 again and repeated the exact same procedure. I now have 7K on the clock and the brakes haven't made a peep. I clean my wheels every week and I think that is important but NOT fun, at all. I also avoid using the brakes as much as possible by downshifting.
A trip to the stealer wasn't necessary. I must say you have "big *****" taking your ride to them so often. I hate the stealer.
I must admit, the DTB mentioned in Post #3, is a good way to get new pads even if your brakes didn't squeal. Assuming, you don't mind fibbing a little to a stealer.
MNM5ETR:The 63 brakes are of the new composite type&are different from the 55's as far as I know.I did have a few teething problems w my E55 brakes when it was brandy-new but after the dealer swapped out the "warped" rotors at 125 miles(yes,125!) everything was fine for the remainder of the time I owned it
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Had the same problem at 6,000 miles. Went to the dealer with the above TSB..they replaced the rear pads and the front pads and rotors.. not a single squeal since...now have over 9,000 miles.
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Just got my E63 back from its 1.5k initial service/inspection.
Brakes have been squeaking really bad for the last month. Dealer applied the DTB and looks like they replaced the front and rear pads, plus other misc items. Noise is gone, I'll just hope it stays that way.
Brakes have been squeaking really bad for the last month. Dealer applied the DTB and looks like they replaced the front and rear pads, plus other misc items. Noise is gone, I'll just hope it stays that way.
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Dealer installed new parts&the brakes have been quiet for 1000mi so far
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Same experience here.
My dealer replaced just the rear pads under the DTB and the brakes have been 99.99% squeal free since.
One sometimes assumes that when the stealer replaces/adjusts something they are fully informed. They're not. Yours probably just replaced the pads and/or rotors with the same part number. I had to SHOW my SA the DTB# that I had gotten off these boards before it occurred to them to look and order the correct parts.
IF you find that your stealer used the proper replacement pads/rotors and you STILL have squeal well, then, that's the time to become concerned.
My dealer replaced just the rear pads under the DTB and the brakes have been 99.99% squeal free since.
One sometimes assumes that when the stealer replaces/adjusts something they are fully informed. They're not. Yours probably just replaced the pads and/or rotors with the same part number. I had to SHOW my SA the DTB# that I had gotten off these boards before it occurred to them to look and order the correct parts.
IF you find that your stealer used the proper replacement pads/rotors and you STILL have squeal well, then, that's the time to become concerned.
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I have a 2006 E55. Around 7K miles it started. Needless to say with 22K on the clock (and no replacement) it still persists. The only meaniful steps to date have been to "shave down" the pads.
Irritated is an understatement...
At least the "63" crew gets SOME love from the dealership.
Mine are so bad then when I am driving through parking lots (or along side fast-food places) to go to the drive-up window you can hear the "SQUEAK, SQUEAK, SQUEAK" without the brake even applied.
Good luck!
Irritated is an understatement...
At least the "63" crew gets SOME love from the dealership.
Mine are so bad then when I am driving through parking lots (or along side fast-food places) to go to the drive-up window you can hear the "SQUEAK, SQUEAK, SQUEAK" without the brake even applied.
Good luck!
