Table 1 shows four common service brakes related problems of the 2001 Mercedes Benz SLK320. The number one most common problem is related to the service brakes (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the brake sensor (four problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Service Brakes problems | |
| Brake Sensor problems | |
| Brake Antilock Wheel Speed Sensor problems | |
| Brake Light On problems |
Driving low speed, about 30 mph, right front wheel begins braking in anti-lock mode. Car pulls right. Bas/esp light comes on. Was just driving, never touched the brake pedal. Read details...
I do not know what this is involving, but from what I have read it may be a sensor and everybody that has had this problem could not easily get a mechanic that understood what to do. This is a very dangerous issue. This has happened now three times and I cannot drive the car now. Read details...
There is a deadly issue with the 2001 Slk320 and similar models/years, in regards to the lateral speed sensor and the yaw sensor. When these sensors go faulty, they engage the brakes on the car while the car is in motion. Read details...