Brake Problem? - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

fpilot · #1 04-09-2006, 08:38 PM

Hi there. To begin, this is my first time posting on here, so do be kind.

I am a new proud owner of my first MB560sl. I am loving it so far. This car is a 1986 with 78k miles. I have only had it for 3 months and trying to get used to the noises of this car. One it squeaks in stop and go traffic. Brakes are good but from time to time, I have noticed a weird feeling in the brakes. Hard to describe but I will try. Kind of like when you are riding a bike and the chain comes off. I do not hear any grinding and it does not do this all the time but I have no idea what the problem is. Yesterday, the antilock light came on the dash but then went away once I had turned the car off. I have been driving it since yesterday and the antilock light has not come on again. Does this sound like something familiar?

Thanks for your help.

Ms. Newbie

Ali Al-Chalabi · #2 04-09-2006, 08:49 PM

A common cause of brake "noise" are the use of aftermarket pads. Squeeking are a common problem, but usually OEM pads and use of anti-squeal paste on the backing plate of the pads minimizes the problem.

I am not sure I understand what the wierd feel in the brakes is.

fpilot · #3 04-09-2006, 09:15 PM

Ali,

Thank you so much for the reply. I will see about putting the paste on brakes. Great idea. Thank you.

Hmmm, it just feels strange on the brakes. I know nothing I have felt before on brakes. Almost like I have no brakes at that point. Strange feeling and hard to describe. Just feels like they have come off their track. I know it sounds weird and it is.

Ali Al-Chalabi · #4 04-09-2006, 10:31 PM

Look at the brake pad replacement article in the DIY section. Remove the pads from the calipers, clean off the backing plates and the areas where it contacts the calipers and apply the paste to the backing plate of the brake pads then put them back in the calipers. If they are cheap aftermarket pads, it will probably end up squeeling again after time.