Table 1 shows one common service brakes related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz E430.
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Brake Disc Pads problems |
The brake pads had to be replaced at 17000 miles because they were squeaking , the consumer was told by the manufacturer that this vehicle was equipped with soft brake pads versus the previous e420 model which was equipped with hard pads. The manufacturer also suggested the consumer visit any authorized dealer to have the performance of his braking system evaluated by a trained techincian. Nlm.