Brake disaster

KENNETH04S · 11-06-2008, 12:41 AM

ok, I AM on 101 South right now and writing this thread.
I got in the car in Brannan and 5Th, got on 280 S, the car start feeling like bump on the road, like driving on bare rims, i pulled over in the middle of free way, found nothing, and then keep driving, suddenly i brake and...... NO BRAKE FORCE !!!!!!! i'm like WTF??? pull over again, found nothing but a metal sound from front wheels... hmm... maybe my brake pump.... or brake lines, i dont know yet.... sitting in the ar wait for a tow truck right now. i'm gonna tow it to the dealer... DAMN IT !!!!

Mr Pie · 11-06-2008, 12:57 AM

Dude!!! Sorry to hear.

da_guitarist · 11-06-2008, 01:24 AM

oooh bad news!

sfclk · 11-06-2008, 01:44 AM

No malfunction lights?

KENNETH04S · 11-06-2008, 04:30 AM

no malfunction light !!!!!!!!! ima tow it to the dealer 1st thing tomorrow.. sad and pissed

KENNETH04S · 11-06-2008, 04:53 PM

just towed it in Beshoff Motor Cars this morning , they are checking it out to see what's wrong with the car. when I towed it in, couple service advisors was like

. the good thing is she still under wanrranty until Jun/09, the suck thing is they don't cover shock. ( i heard something like dry shock squizz in the front ). AND THEY RAN OUT OF RENTAL CARS, won't let me get one bc i just dropped in without appt. Let's see what happen next, I will keep you guys posted.
Oh, and my new Headlights just arrived today, and I dont have the car with me so I can't put it on rightaway, DAMN IT !!!!
hope it will be done tomorrow, i have to take the S550 today, not bad for this weather

JYOO · 11-06-2008, 06:34 PM

I had a smiliar exp in my C43 AMG, going downhill in the rain and suddenly my brake pedal feels like a brick! It was strictly a brake problem with me. Good luck with you situation, thank god for your warranty.

KENNETH04S · 11-06-2008, 07:38 PM

this felt like stepping on pudding cake , not hard like a brick

sfclk · 11-06-2008, 09:08 PM

i'm guessing booster.

Jays_Z · 11-07-2008, 12:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sfclk

i'm guessing booster.

I second that.

MarcusF · 11-07-2008, 02:10 AM

When the booster fails the pedal becomes very hard and it applies very little pressure to the calipers, but it doesn't make noise. Just pull the booster’s vacuum line and you’ll see what I mean. Kenneth, the friction material may have separated from the backing plate. I’ve never seen that happen with OEM or high end pads. The ABS pump could have gone Chernobyl, but it should have triggered a light. Whatever it is, please post what the dealer finds.

Lastly, the CPO doesn't cover "shock absorbers", but a bad shock won’t cause the brakes to fail.

newguy2008 · 11-08-2008, 01:14 PM

Can you elaborate?

Quote:

Originally Posted by JYOO

I had a smiliar exp in my C43 AMG, going downhill in the rain and suddenly my brake pedal feels like a brick! It was strictly a brake problem with me. Good luck with you situation, thank god for your warranty.

JYOO · 11-08-2008, 01:26 PM

Dealer said it was the booster.

KENNETH04S · 11-08-2008, 06:48 PM

i just got off the phone with my service advisor, he said my car got 3 major problems, 1 caused the other. so they order a whole long yard of parts, which can't arrive in 1 day ( they all next-day delivery) , so my car stuck there until Tuesday. I will post what they fixing on my car later on when I get a hand on the RO. Lucky my car in still under warranty.
I JUST GOT MY Projector headlight, but dont have the car, damn it

MarcusF · 11-12-2008, 02:03 AM

Don't forget about us. I'd like to know what they changed.

scottster77 · 11-12-2008, 08:32 PM

damn,. when brakes fail,.. thats pretty bad.. all you do is hoping no one is in front of you... i think i'd experienced the same thing before.. it felt like the brake pads were gone and it was such a loud noise coming from the front and it wasn't able to stop.. i somehow took it to a local mechanic and they fixed it.. this was years ago.. and i wish i could remember but i m sorry, i was just glad the problem was corrected and able to drive again...
man.. that sucks.. i feel you on that! let us know when your ride is out!

KENNETH04S · 11-13-2008, 09:46 PM

ok, i got the car back ( yeah ) . Believe me, on the first 10 miles, my foot still feel nervous on the brake, afraid the car gonna be a loose horse again.
Cause:
Loose brake hub on Front driver side -> A WHOLE BRAKE system spin around and F*ck every parts around it.
so they ordered :
Brake Lines, rotor, hub, pads, caliper, splash shield, fluids, shock, nuts,.... almost a whole side.
total parts at whole sale price: 1125.88, labor 160/hr x 4 .

bobbyjo9 · 11-14-2008, 11:19 AM

Ill bet that made one heck of a racket!! Never heard of that and sounds like you were lucky thats all that happened and you didnt end up in a ditch!

tnb1786 · 11-14-2008, 02:52 PM

all that under 2g's isnt that bad...

da_guitarist · 11-14-2008, 03:45 PM

can't help but wonder if they over-exaggerated the brake problem to get some extra warranty $$ from MB!!

Glad it's all taken care of and was at little expense to you!

KENNETH04S · 11-15-2008, 12:47 AM

i think i was the bearing failure.
BTW, free, no charge, warranty

bobbyjo9 · 11-15-2008, 02:11 PM

bearing failure?? sounds more like the caliper mount somehow failed so when you applied the brakes your caliper became an instant wrecking ball that tore the brake line.

no fluid=no brake!!! Sounds like your bearings were the only thing keeping that shoe on and keeping you shiny side up!

KENNETH04S · 11-16-2008, 04:01 AM

guess so

11-06-2008, 12:41 AM	#1
KENNETH04S Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: in the car :) Posts: 293	Brake disaster ok, I AM on 101 South right now and writing this thread. I got in the car in Brannan and 5Th, got on 280 S, the car start feeling like bump on the road, like driving on bare rims, i pulled over in the middle of free way, found nothing, and then keep driving, suddenly i brake and...... NO BRAKE FORCE !!!!!!! i'm like WTF??? pull over again, found nothing but a metal sound from front wheels... hmm... maybe my brake pump.... or brake lines, i dont know yet.... sitting in the ar wait for a tow truck right now. i'm gonna tow it to the dealer... DAMN IT !!!! __________________ 04 Papaya yellow Audi TT(4) Roadster Quatro +Twin Turbo + 19' Forged Wheel ( GONE n SAD) 02 Black ML500 + 4 off-road lights on roof + 20" custom Brabus Mono V 2pc + Full HID 02' CLK430 + 19" chrome Brabus Mono VI 2-pc+ full HID 05 Yellow Lamborghini Galladro - bone stock <---- weekend car ( SHIPPED TO VIETNAM ) 92 Lexus SC400 supercharged ORANGE 08' S550 + Distronic+ parktronic + Keyless + 12000K D2S HID + 20" WALD 3pc <---- lastest member in my house

11-06-2008, 12:57 AM	#2
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11-06-2008, 01:24 AM	#3
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11-06-2008, 01:44 AM	#4
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11-06-2008, 04:30 AM	#5
KENNETH04S Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: in the car :) Posts: 293	no malfunction light !!!!!!!!! ima tow it to the dealer 1st thing tomorrow.. sad and pissed __________________ 04 Papaya yellow Audi TT(4) Roadster Quatro +Twin Turbo + 19' Forged Wheel ( GONE n SAD) 02 Black ML500 + 4 off-road lights on roof + 20" custom Brabus Mono V 2pc + Full HID 02' CLK430 + 19" chrome Brabus Mono VI 2-pc+ full HID 05 Yellow Lamborghini Galladro - bone stock <---- weekend car ( SHIPPED TO VIETNAM ) 92 Lexus SC400 supercharged ORANGE 08' S550 + Distronic+ parktronic + Keyless + 12000K D2S HID + 20" WALD 3pc <---- lastest member in my house

11-06-2008, 04:53 PM	#6
KENNETH04S Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: in the car :) Posts: 293	just towed it in Beshoff Motor Cars this morning , they are checking it out to see what's wrong with the car. when I towed it in, couple service advisors was like . the good thing is she still under wanrranty until Jun/09, the suck thing is they don't cover shock. ( i heard something like dry shock squizz in the front ). AND THEY RAN OUT OF RENTAL CARS, won't let me get one bc i just dropped in without appt. Let's see what happen next, I will keep you guys posted. Oh, and my new Headlights just arrived today, and I dont have the car with me so I can't put it on rightaway, DAMN IT !!!! hope it will be done tomorrow, i have to take the S550 today, not bad for this weather __________________ 04 Papaya yellow Audi TT(4) Roadster Quatro +Twin Turbo + 19' Forged Wheel ( GONE n SAD) 02 Black ML500 + 4 off-road lights on roof + 20" custom Brabus Mono V 2pc + Full HID 02' CLK430 + 19" chrome Brabus Mono VI 2-pc+ full HID 05 Yellow Lamborghini Galladro - bone stock <---- weekend car ( SHIPPED TO VIETNAM ) 92 Lexus SC400 supercharged ORANGE 08' S550 + Distronic+ parktronic + Keyless + 12000K D2S HID + 20" WALD 3pc <---- lastest member in my house

11-06-2008, 06:34 PM	#7
JYOO Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles,Camp Pendleton, & Seattle Posts: 142	I had a smiliar exp in my C43 AMG, going downhill in the rain and suddenly my brake pedal feels like a brick! It was strictly a brake problem with me. Good luck with you situation, thank god for your warranty. __________________ 2K CLK430 Black on Black, 19" black w/polished lips rims 19x8.5 fr and 19x9.5 r, 235/35/19 and 275/30/19, clear bumper lenses, Riken Sport 12000K HID kit, Escort 8500(injured?) Lookin for 55K! Drag Racing Past: 88GT,00GT,99 Cobra Drop,98Cobra, Lexus GS400(expensively modded) - 97 Nissan 240SX, Acura TL, Buick LeSabre T-Type, 95 MB C280 (pimp of the year), 99 MB C43 AMG

11-06-2008, 07:38 PM	#8
KENNETH04S Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: in the car :) Posts: 293	this felt like stepping on pudding cake , not hard like a brick __________________ 04 Papaya yellow Audi TT(4) Roadster Quatro +Twin Turbo + 19' Forged Wheel ( GONE n SAD) 02 Black ML500 + 4 off-road lights on roof + 20" custom Brabus Mono V 2pc + Full HID 02' CLK430 + 19" chrome Brabus Mono VI 2-pc+ full HID 05 Yellow Lamborghini Galladro - bone stock <---- weekend car ( SHIPPED TO VIETNAM ) 92 Lexus SC400 supercharged ORANGE 08' S550 + Distronic+ parktronic + Keyless + 12000K D2S HID + 20" WALD 3pc <---- lastest member in my house

11-06-2008, 09:08 PM	#9
sfclk Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 290	i'm guessing booster. __________________ 18x8x225x40@et31, 18x9x265x35@et35, #1 front, 0 rear, bilstein sports, resonator delete, flat hood emblem

11-07-2008, 02:10 AM	#11
MarcusF MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SCV SoCal Posts: 1,092	When the booster fails the pedal becomes very hard and it applies very little pressure to the calipers, but it doesn't make noise. Just pull the booster’s vacuum line and you’ll see what I mean. Kenneth, the friction material may have separated from the backing plate. I’ve never seen that happen with OEM or high end pads. The ABS pump could have gone Chernobyl, but it should have triggered a light. Whatever it is, please post what the dealer finds. Lastly, the CPO doesn't cover "shock absorbers", but a bad shock won’t cause the brakes to fail. __________________ CLK spec page Signal to Noise Join the Mercedes-Benz Club of America here

11-08-2008, 01:26 PM	#13
JYOO Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Los Angeles,Camp Pendleton, & Seattle Posts: 142	Dealer said it was the booster. __________________ 2K CLK430 Black on Black, 19" black w/polished lips rims 19x8.5 fr and 19x9.5 r, 235/35/19 and 275/30/19, clear bumper lenses, Riken Sport 12000K HID kit, Escort 8500(injured?) Lookin for 55K! Drag Racing Past: 88GT,00GT,99 Cobra Drop,98Cobra, Lexus GS400(expensively modded) - 97 Nissan 240SX, Acura TL, Buick LeSabre T-Type, 95 MB C280 (pimp of the year), 99 MB C43 AMG

11-08-2008, 06:48 PM	#14
KENNETH04S Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: in the car :) Posts: 293	i just got off the phone with my service advisor, he said my car got 3 major problems, 1 caused the other. so they order a whole long yard of parts, which can't arrive in 1 day ( they all next-day delivery) , so my car stuck there until Tuesday. I will post what they fixing on my car later on when I get a hand on the RO. Lucky my car in still under warranty. I JUST GOT MY Projector headlight, but dont have the car, damn it __________________ 04 Papaya yellow Audi TT(4) Roadster Quatro +Twin Turbo + 19' Forged Wheel ( GONE n SAD) 02 Black ML500 + 4 off-road lights on roof + 20" custom Brabus Mono V 2pc + Full HID 02' CLK430 + 19" chrome Brabus Mono VI 2-pc+ full HID 05 Yellow Lamborghini Galladro - bone stock <---- weekend car ( SHIPPED TO VIETNAM ) 92 Lexus SC400 supercharged ORANGE 08' S550 + Distronic+ parktronic + Keyless + 12000K D2S HID + 20" WALD 3pc <---- lastest member in my house

11-12-2008, 02:03 AM	#15
MarcusF MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: SCV SoCal Posts: 1,092	Don't forget about us. I'd like to know what they changed. __________________ CLK spec page Signal to Noise Join the Mercedes-Benz Club of America here

11-12-2008, 08:32 PM	#16
scottster77 Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Southern Cali Posts: 213	damn,. when brakes fail,.. thats pretty bad.. all you do is hoping no one is in front of you... i think i'd experienced the same thing before.. it felt like the brake pads were gone and it was such a loud noise coming from the front and it wasn't able to stop.. i somehow took it to a local mechanic and they fixed it.. this was years ago.. and i wish i could remember but i m sorry, i was just glad the problem was corrected and able to drive again... man.. that sucks.. i feel you on that! let us know when your ride is out! __________________ -Full Lip kit -18" China made wheels -Air Freshner -broadway rear view mirror -T-shirt covering both front seats due to holes -Rusnak License plate -dirty laundry in Trunk -double din cassette/8track player -19" b&w home tv mounted under glove w/VCR player -stick figures of family decals on rear window -16oz of dirt build up on floor mats -My Other Car is a Honda Race Car!!!

11-13-2008, 09:46 PM	#17
KENNETH04S Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: in the car :) Posts: 293	ok, i got the car back ( yeah ) . Believe me, on the first 10 miles, my foot still feel nervous on the brake, afraid the car gonna be a loose horse again. Cause: Loose brake hub on Front driver side -> A WHOLE BRAKE system spin around and F*ck every parts around it. so they ordered : Brake Lines, rotor, hub, pads, caliper, splash shield, fluids, shock, nuts,.... almost a whole side. total parts at whole sale price: 1125.88, labor 160/hr x 4 . __________________ 04 Papaya yellow Audi TT(4) Roadster Quatro +Twin Turbo + 19' Forged Wheel ( GONE n SAD) 02 Black ML500 + 4 off-road lights on roof + 20" custom Brabus Mono V 2pc + Full HID 02' CLK430 + 19" chrome Brabus Mono VI 2-pc+ full HID 05 Yellow Lamborghini Galladro - bone stock <---- weekend car ( SHIPPED TO VIETNAM ) 92 Lexus SC400 supercharged ORANGE 08' S550 + Distronic+ parktronic + Keyless + 12000K D2S HID + 20" WALD 3pc <---- lastest member in my house

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11-14-2008, 11:19 AM	#18
bobbyjo9 Almost a Member! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 25	Ill bet that made one heck of a racket!! Never heard of that and sounds like you were lucky thats all that happened and you didnt end up in a ditch!

11-14-2008, 02:52 PM	#19
tnb1786 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 132	all that under 2g's isnt that bad... __________________

11-14-2008, 03:45 PM	#20
da_guitarist MBWorld Fanatic! Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 1,088	can't help but wonder if they over-exaggerated the brake problem to get some extra warranty $$ from MB!! Glad it's all taken care of and was at little expense to you! __________________

11-15-2008, 12:47 AM	#21
KENNETH04S Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: in the car :) Posts: 293	i think i was the bearing failure. BTW, free, no charge, warranty __________________ 04 Papaya yellow Audi TT(4) Roadster Quatro +Twin Turbo + 19' Forged Wheel ( GONE n SAD) 02 Black ML500 + 4 off-road lights on roof + 20" custom Brabus Mono V 2pc + Full HID 02' CLK430 + 19" chrome Brabus Mono VI 2-pc+ full HID 05 Yellow Lamborghini Galladro - bone stock <---- weekend car ( SHIPPED TO VIETNAM ) 92 Lexus SC400 supercharged ORANGE 08' S550 + Distronic+ parktronic + Keyless + 12000K D2S HID + 20" WALD 3pc <---- lastest member in my house

11-15-2008, 02:11 PM	#22
bobbyjo9 Almost a Member! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Bay Area Posts: 25	bearing failure?? sounds more like the caliper mount somehow failed so when you applied the brakes your caliper became an instant wrecking ball that tore the brake line. no fluid=no brake!!! Sounds like your bearings were the only thing keeping that shoe on and keeping you shiny side up!

11-16-2008, 04:01 AM	#23
KENNETH04S Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: in the car :) Posts: 293	guess so __________________ 04 Papaya yellow Audi TT(4) Roadster Quatro +Twin Turbo + 19' Forged Wheel ( GONE n SAD) 02 Black ML500 + 4 off-road lights on roof + 20" custom Brabus Mono V 2pc + Full HID 02' CLK430 + 19" chrome Brabus Mono VI 2-pc+ full HID 05 Yellow Lamborghini Galladro - bone stock <---- weekend car ( SHIPPED TO VIETNAM ) 92 Lexus SC400 supercharged ORANGE 08' S550 + Distronic+ parktronic + Keyless + 12000K D2S HID + 20" WALD 3pc <---- lastest member in my house