Table 1 shows six common service brakes related problems of the 2003 Mercedes Benz SL500. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (four problems). The second most common problem is related to the brakes failed (three problems).
The contact owns a 2003 mercedes-benz Sl500. The contact stated while driving 40 mph, the brake pedal was depressed however, the vehicle failed to respond as needed. The contact depressed the brake pedal firmly however, the vehicle failed to respond. Read details...
While driving the car in town on city streets the sbs brake system failed as I came to a turn leaving me with no brake response even though the dealer says it was supposed to have hydraulic back-up to stop the car. I was able to coast and stop the car only with the emergency hand brake. Read details...
While driving at approx. 20-35mph I pressed the brake and almost went to the floor with no resistance. Dashboard indicates red warning "stop" brake defective, stop vehicle with yellow abs warning light. After I pulled over, parked the car and shutting down the engine. . . Read details...