service brake visit workshop!

[pachanga 231]

I know my pads are wearing low but I've had no warnings on dash until this came up today and it looks like the wear warning wires are all in tact. What does it actually say when pads start wearing low or is this the message and I shouldn't be worried

 

[merc85]

not another one? ffs

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/whee...sion/176230-service-brake-visit-workshop.html

 

[Dieselman]

not another one? ffs

http://www.mbclub.co.uk/forums/whee...sion/176230-service-brake-visit-workshop.html

I always aid SBC will write off W211.

 

[pachanga 231]

Isn't this the usual message to state pads are low (just checked and they are)

 

[merc85]

Isn't this the usual message to state pads are low (just checked and they are)

get the codes read buddy

 

[gl boy]

Nooooo brake pad wear is 3 dashes in a 2 semi circles with the ! In the middle ,,,,, ( ! ) but with broken semis

 

[gl boy]

Brake Pad Warning Light
Picture of brake pad wear indicator
SBC hydraulic unit warranty about to expire, failure symptoms? - Mercedes-Benz Forum
Service brake indicator

 

[pachanga 231]

Oh dear!

 

[gl boy]

How olds your car ?

 

[pachanga 231]

2003
Last few days third brake lamp message has come up and no leds working nit sure if this is linked. Reading on net I think maybe the dodgy wire to left in boot as rare for all leds to go....

 

[merc85]

faulty brake light switches can cause simlier issues ive read. But you really need to get the codes read.

 

[gl boy]

Yes just because the light has come up doesn't mean it's the sbc pump , on my occasion it was !!!!! But could be something else fingers crossed it's a wiring issue for you , but as merc85 has said, best to get it checked , good luck

 

[pachanga 231]

Thanks guys will get it read.
The third brake light issue isn't linked I think as that's been on a few days.from reading up there's two routes to sort it. Either wire repair (fingers crossed) or led unit is faulty and it's best to replace with the revised one from a newer w211

 

[Auto-mobile]

I always aid SBC will write off W211.

This was always discussed at the main dealer I worked at when all the recalls started flooding through on sbc.

 

[pachanga 231]

See printout from diagnostic guy
Need to get the sbc reset I'm told

 

[AMGeed]

See printout from diagnostic guy
Need to get the sbc reset I'm told



View attachment 44904

Be aware that if the reset fails there is no going back. It's a new pump then

 

[pachanga 231]

Be aware that if the reset fails there is no going back. It's a new pump then

Oh no, not thought about that
Aaarggh

 

[pachanga 231]

Any way of knowing prior if the reset could fail?

 

[pachanga 231]

Confirmed today that I need a new sbc unit
Merc quoting 1100plus vat
I've tried a few companies for reconditioning but no one is saying a concrete yes they can do it

Advice would be appreciated

 

[Jeff666]

To be honest it will hurt the pocket... Considering the importance of being able to stop I think this probably isn't the area to economise.

J.