ajmalsherif
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My beloved 20 year old E240 Avantguard failed the MOT in Nov 21 due to front brake imbalance. The front right wheel calliper had 50% more force then the left.
As I had little choice I took it into West London Mercedes as I thought it was due to the new SBC pump which Merc had fitted in March 21.
The dealer charged me £600 pounds to do various checks. The callipers were good and they bled the brakes. They said all was fine except for some missing bolts on the front ESP sensor which they replaced. They also said there were no fault codes coming from the SBC unit.
However, when I took it back to the Mot ctr it barely passed for the same imbalance reason. I subsequently changed the front discs and repeated the drum roll test at another Center, and again was told that it only just passes
I am concerned I will have the same issue next year but by then the SBC will be out of warranty.
I am not sure what to do. If anyone has had this issue or know of a merc brake expert please let me know
Thanks,
My beloved 20 year old E240 Avantguard failed the MOT in Nov 21 due to front brake imbalance. The front right wheel calliper had 50% more force then the left.
As I had little choice I took it into West London Mercedes as I thought it was due to the new SBC pump which Merc had fitted in March 21.
The dealer charged me £600 pounds to do various checks. The callipers were good and they bled the brakes. They said all was fine except for some missing bolts on the front ESP sensor which they replaced. They also said there were no fault codes coming from the SBC unit.
However, when I took it back to the Mot ctr it barely passed for the same imbalance reason. I subsequently changed the front discs and repeated the drum roll test at another Center, and again was told that it only just passes
I am concerned I will have the same issue next year but by then the SBC will be out of warranty.
I am not sure what to do. If anyone has had this issue or know of a merc brake expert please let me know
Thanks,