Thread: 1986 560sl possible brake problem
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Old 05-31-2006, 12:49 AM
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The dragging noise and loose cable could also be the parking brakes in the top hat section of the rear discs. Have them checked as well.

Then the front discs could have a lip on them and if the pads are 'low' the metal backing plate would contact the lip on the disc.

It would be best to take the car to a competant MB shop, including the dealer, and test drive the car with the tech. Only then can a proper diagnosis be done.

You life depends on the brakes.
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