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Hi everyone. I have an 88 300E with 204K miles. Recently there is a sound from the left front wheel when the brakes are applied. It's not a screeching sound but rather a high pitched whistle. When the car is almost at a stop the sound stops and the ABS seem to engage (pedal pulsates, sound, etc). This happens more as the day wears on, I suppose because of heat accumulation.
The pads are new and the brake system was recently flushed (MB dealer). I have the receipts from the previous owner and he experienced the "ABS engaging" a few times but the mechanic was unable to reproduce the problem. Any ideas? Thanks. |
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I have seen that when you have a high pitched whistle or squeal, the ABS will come in. This is because there is interference sent to the ABS control unit.
You have a problem that the dealer should be able to correct. ------------------ Benzmac: Donnie Drummonds 300E ASE CERTIFIED MASTER AUTO TECHNICIAN MERCEDES SPECIALIST 8 YRS PARTNER IN MERCEDESSHOP.COM OWNER OF MB AUTOWERKS .COM |
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Just wanted to let you know that I also have a 88 300E with 210K and am experiencing the exact same problem. Your post/answer really helped. I really am NEW to the Benz family so I was a little concerned as to what the prob might be. Thanks. Let me know how it turns out.
------------------ 1988 300E Metallic Black |
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I can't comment on the sound, but I've had a few occasions when my ABS kicked in inappropriately (i.e. on a nonslippery surface) and always at very low speed, like when I was just about to come to a stop. Turned out to be brake dust clogging up the ABS magnetic sensors. It's a cheap problem to fix.
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Well, took the car to the dealer and they told my wife it was the ABS moderator kit. They're quoting her about $850 parts and labor. Does that make sense?
Actually, I talked to the dealer and they say its the ABS sensors. They tell me it's up to me to fix it as it is not a safety issue yet since it's not happening all the time. Any thoughts [This message has been edited by arias (edited 10-17-2000).] |
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