Is there A Way to Tame SBC Noise?
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Is there A Way to Tame SBC Noise?
Pretty basic question. Is there a way to bring the noise levels down from the SBC system? Mine is very loud, and can be felt very strongly through the brake pedal, as well as the steering wheel. I have trouble believing this was how the car would have behaved when new. Anything that could be done to reduce the amount of noise and vibration?
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Back when the cars were new this was a common complaint. MB came out with some updated lines that had dampers and/or flex sections to reduce the noise and vibration along with some technical bulletins addressing the issue. I don't know if those parts are still available or if your particular car already has those updates fitted.
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I installed the damper on mine, they are still available and not terribly expensive. Mine was quite noisy and I'd say it reduced it by roughly 50%, still noticeable but no longer annoying. I used to worry having other people driving the car that they'd think something was terribly wrong haha.
You do have to flush the system when you install it though, so you'll need STAR or a dealer.
You do have to flush the system when you install it though, so you'll need STAR or a dealer.
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I installed the damper on mine, they are still available and not terribly expensive. Mine was quite noisy and I'd say it reduced it by roughly 50%, still noticeable but no longer annoying. I used to worry having other people driving the car that they'd think something was terribly wrong haha.
You do have to flush the system when you install it though, so you'll need STAR or a dealer.
You do have to flush the system when you install it though, so you'll need STAR or a dealer.
Mine is quite loud, and I've had the same worry when I loaned the car to family and friends. Thankfully, none of them seem to be as sensitive to their vehicle as I am.
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Back when the cars were new this was a common complaint. MB came out with some updated lines that had dampers and/or flex sections to reduce the noise and vibration along with some technical bulletins addressing the issue. I don't know if those parts are still available or if your particular car already has those updates fitted.
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Here's the thread: https://mbworld.org/forums/w211-amg/...rt-number.html
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Yeah the brake feel on these cars is lousy. Both the pedal travel and overall response. But I never drove one new so I don't know if it's normal. Thankfully mine is quiet and no real NVH at all. It has a newer unit though.