Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK

Table 1 shows one common service brakes related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Mercedes Benz SLK

Problem Category Number of Problems
Service Brakes problems
1

Service Brakes problem

While driving under 30 mph, vehicle randomly applies front or rear brake causing a loud braking squeal and causing the car to buck or pitch to one side. It has occurred from a stopped position as I started to accelerate, but 90% of the time it occurs at speeds under 30-35 mph while just driving in a simple or long curve. It has also happened in parking lots when applying the brakes by locking up one or more brakes so hard as to make very loud squealing sounds. This is very scary and completely unsafe.


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



SLK Service Bulletins
SLK Safety Recalls
SLK Defect Investigations