Vibration Or Noise When Braking (LI42.10-P-061801)

Publication date: 2017-06-28
Reference number: LI42.10-P-061801

VIBRATION OR NOISE WHEN BRAKING

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): LI42.10-P-061801 Version 3, Date of Issue: June 28, 2017

MERCEDES-BENZ:	All Models
DESIGN GROUP:	42.10 Service brake
REASON FOR CHANGE:	New models added to search results

COMPLAINT

Vibration or noise from the front or rear axle when braking.

CAUSE

Corrosion/rust on brake discs. See attached images "Brake Disc Rust or Brake Pad Outline".

NOTE: An outline of the brake pad may be present on the disc which can indicate that the vehicle may have been parked for an extended time without movement. See attached image "Brake Pad Outline".

NOTE: Corrosion/rust and/or a brake pad outline may still be present on the brake disc mating surface after driving the vehicle. See attached image "Brake Disc Rust and Pad Outline After Driving".

ATTACHMENTS

File	Description
Brake Disc Rust.jpg	Non-warranty condition - corrosion/rust on brake discs
Brake Pad Outline.jpg	Non warranty condition - outline of brake pad on brake disc due to corrosion/rust
Brake Disc Rust and Pad Outline After Driving.jpg	Non-warranty condition - corrosion/rust and/or brake pad oultine on brake discs after driving

REMEDY

Replace brake pads and discs with those listed in EPC.

NOTE: Vibration or noise complaints which result from corrosion/rust are not covered under warranty.