Just picked up a new ML 500 Sport...Capri Blue My first venture into SUV territory....I like the truck alot, plenty of power...nice interior and features. What I don't like are the brakes....they are way too soft in the pedal for my taste...the 500 comes with big vented disks and four piston calipers...they should give better feel....I wondering if anyone out there knows if they can be adjusted to give a better bite????..I don't think they need to be bled because the pedal is very consistant...just very soft. Granted I'm coming off a CLK 55 so maybe I'm spoiled but this is a very similar brake package and should give better feel. there just needs to be better balance, ie. for the brakes as reponsive as the accelerator. Also, anyone know of any upgrades to improve steering feel? It's not as bad as the brakes, but is also a bit mushy for my taste.

Thanks....

Congratulations on your new toy! I’m sure you love it already. My ML has about the same “problems.” Every time I transition from the 400E to the Ml I think the ML’s brakes are defective. They seem to be designed for hiway travel, as it’s there where they work most comfortably. I would love to do something to change the feel but have not yet found a solution. Let me know if you do!

Re steering, I read somewhere that the steering is designed to encourage folks to not throw the 4,800 + lb vehicle around too much. . .

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'00 ML320 "Casper"
'92 400E "Stella"