Service Brakes Problems of Mercedes Benz CL500

Mercedes Benz CL500 owners have reported 4 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 3 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (2 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Mercedes Benz CL500


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Mercedes Benz CL500

The Service Brakes problem

I was driving my mercedes on the highway when the light flashed on for the brakes saying braking power reduced. All of a sudden I could not stop my car, I was so scared on the highway I really thought I was going to die. Me and my boyfriend was in the car at the time.   Read details...

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

While driving my 2002 mercedes Cl500, I noticed smoke coming from the engine bay and the smell of something burning. Upon inspection it was discovered that a hydraulic suspension hose ruptured and sprayed fluid onto a catalytic converter.   Read details...

The Brake Fluid Leak problem

Tl the contact owns a 2004 mercedes-benz Cl500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 mph and attempting to make a left turn, the vehicle hesitated momentarily to shift from 1st to 2nd gear.   Read details...




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