Service Brakes Problems of Mercedes Benz SLK350

Mercedes Benz SLK350 owners have reported 5 service brakes related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 2 most common service brakes problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's service brakes (4 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (1 problem). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Mercedes Benz SLK350


Recently reported Service Brakes problems of Mercedes Benz SLK350

The Service Brakes problem

The contact owns a 2005 mercedes-benz slk-350. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the brake pedal was depressed; however, the vehicle failed to stop as intended. The contact stated that the vehicle eventually came to a rolling stop on the side of the road.   Read details...

The Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings problem

The emergency brake line caught fire underneath the arm rest compartment. Traced the line back to rear tires and nothing electrical could be seen touching brake cable line. So no obvious reason why cable would ignite. I was parked in car port stall after a short trip to a friends house.   Read details...




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