Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz SL500

Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz SL500. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the brakes failed (three problems).

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Mercedes Benz SL500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Service Brakes problems
5
Brakes Failed problems
3
Abs Brake Fail problems
2

Recently reported Service Brakes problems of the 2004 Mercedes Benz SL500

The Service Brakes problem

Question 1: the sensotronic brake control (sbc) unit, which is a high-pressure "brake-by-wire" hydraulic system. Component a7/3. The component is currently installed in the vehicle and is available for inspection.   Read details...

The Brakes Failed problem

I submitted via fax earlier this week a formal letter to mr. Exler the president & ceo of mbusa and, cc'd mr. King of the NHTSA that included information about known critical safety issued these vehicles had prior to mbusa importing them to the united states.   Read details...

The Abs Brake Fail problem

I was traveling in trailing a safe distance behind another vehicle at a speed of aabout 35 miles per hour and as we approached s traffic signal, all cars begun to slow for the yellow light in order to prepare for a safe stop.   Read details...


Service Brakes related problems in other Mercedes Benz SL500 model year vehicles:



SL500 Service Bulletins
SL500 Safety Recalls
SL500 Defect Investigations