BAS - Brake Hang-up Problem
I have a 1999 ML430 with 17K miles, yes that it the actual mileage, it is my wifes garage queen.
It has an intermitten brake problem where the right front brake hangs-up to the point where it gets hot and starts to smoke. Of course when this happens there is quite a drag being caused and more gas is required.
If the vehicle is allow to sit over night all is well the next day.
Maybe related or not related is the BAS light at times coming on, but it can be cleared by immediately stopping and restarting the engine. The BAS light does not come on when the break hangs-up though.
I have just purchase a replacement brake light switch, MB part # 001-545-3109, which will be installed this weekend and is likely the cause of the BAS light being illuminated.
But the question still unanswered is the brake hang-up also related the the BAS / brake light switch or is there something else that needs to be addressed ?
Thanks Charlie
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