Information update: Passenger cars: Brakes - hydraulic and mechanical systems - AF42.00-Z-9999AZ
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| References to complaints in other function groups | MODEL 124, 126, 129, 140, 163, 168, 170, 201, 202, 203, 208, 210, 215, 220, 460, 461, 462, 463 | AF42.00-P-0009ZZ | |
| Brakes react poorly on wet roads | MODEL 140 ... | AF42.00-P-3010A | |
| Buzzing/howling noise from front brakes - when brakes not applied! Frequency can be influenced by actuating brake and moving steering | MODEL 124.036 #B up to 930495 with CODE (491) U.S. version MODEL 124.036 #B up to 927761 | AF42.10-P-1100BG | |
| Rear brakes squeak when applied, when reversing | MODEL 140.028 /03 /134 up to 1.7.94 | AF42.10-P-1101DG | |
| Front brakes squeal when applied | MODEL 210.053/055 | AF42.10-P-1102BG | |
| Front brakes squeal when applied | MODEL 210.070 /270 MODEL 210.072 /272 except CODE (957a) AMG technical package | AF42.10-P-1102DG | |
| Front brakes squeal when applied | MODEL 202, 210 ... | AF42.10-P-1102HG | |
| Front brakes squeal when applied | MODEL 202.018 /020 /022 /078 /080 /083 /121 /182 as of 1.9.95 up to 31.5.96 | AF42.10-P-1102IG | |
| Front wheel brake squeaks while braking | MODEL 220, 215 except CODE (979) Special protection version | AF42.10-P-1102JG | |
| Rear brakes squeal when applied | MODEL 129, 140, 210 ... | AF42.10-P-1103AG | |
| Rear brakes squeal when applied | MODEL 202, 210 ... | AF42.10-P-1103BG | |
| Rear brakes squeal when applied | MODEL 202 ... | AF42.10-P-1103CG | |
| Brake noises when driving forward | MODEL 168 | AF42.10-P-1106AG | |
| Brake noises when driving forward | MODELS 230.474 | AF42.10-P-1106DG | |
| Squeaking noise from wheel brake when braking | MODEL Model 163.113/128/154/172/174/175 with fixed brake caliper brake system | AF42.10-P-1107AG | |
| Brake squeals and/or dull honking sound from rear axle | MODEL 168.032 /1 (except 168.131) | AF42.10-P-1108AG | |
| Rattling noise from front axle on uneven roads | MODEL 168.007 /031 ## up to 435892, 168.008 /033 ## up to 425500, 168.032 ## up to 462700 | AF42.10-P-1120CG | |
| Cracking noise when cornering and simultaneously braking | MODEL 202, 210 ... | AF42.10-P-1130AG | |
| Brakes squeal | MODEL 220 ... | AF42.10-P-1700AG | |
| Brakes squeak | MODEL 129, 163, 168, 170, 202, 203, 208, 209, 210, 211, 215, 220, 230, 460, 461, 463 | AF42.10-P-1700BG | |
| Front wheel brake shudders during braking | MODEL 211, 215, 220, 230 ... | AF42.10-P-3100AV | |
| Shudder at front axle when brakes are applied in cold state | MODEL 124 ... | AF42.10-P-3102B | |
| Brake shudder in cold state | MODEL 210 | AF42.10-P-3103A | |
| Unusually high braking action with very small brake pedal strength, thus "sponge-like" feeling with brake applications | MODEL 163.113 /128 /157 /172 /174 /175 with fixed-caliper brake system | AF42.10-P-3160A | |
| Selector lever locks up | MODEL 170, 202, 208, 210 | AF42.10-P-6002A | |
| Motor/pump unit for hydraulic brake unit does not run or runs continuously | MODEL 220 up to 30.6.01 with CODE (979) Special protection version with CODE (Z07) Top protection | AF42.10-P-6003A | |
| Brake pedal occasionally does not release completely or high brake lining wear or rubbing noise when brake pedal is depressed | MODEL 210.### 1# up to 31.10.96 AF42.10-P-6100AG Brake pad wear on front wheels varies highly MODEL 210.053 /055 up to 31.7.96 | AF42.10-P-8000A | |
| No actuating noise from parking brake (ratchet noise) | MODEL 210.### 1# | AF42.20-P-1000F | |
| Spreading lock in parking brake rattles | MODEL 124, 126, 129, 201 | AF42.20-P-1100ZA | |
| Clicking noise when engine load changes | MODEL 202.### 2# with CODE (423a) Automatic 5-speed transmission (NAG) | AF42.20-P-1200AG | |
| Broken bracket on the rear axle carrier for the rear parking brake cable | MODEL 215, 220 | AF42.20-P-2001I | |
| Parking brake does not release completely or parking brake lever comes up after releasing completely | MODEL 170 up to 30.11.96 | AF42.20-P-2101A | |
| After the service brake has been used heavily, vibrations occur in the rear area even though the brakes are not actuated | MODEL 220.### ## up to 046304 | AF42.20-P-3100AV | |
| Vibration in rear area while driving even when brake is not actuated | MODEL 211 | AF42.20-P-3101AV | |
| Parking brake does not release after longer idle time | MODEL 168.006 /007 /008 /009 /031, 9BM168.032, 168.033 /131 | AF42.20-P-3180A | |
| Parktronic system sometimes nonfunctional | MODELS 211, 230 with CODE (220a) Parktronic System (PTS) | AF42.20-P-6160A | |
| Return flow pump runs without regulation, DTC C1401 | MODEL 202.###, 208.### #F, 208.### #T | AF42.30-P-6010A | |
| Engine does not start, touch start feature nonfunctional | MODEL 140, 170, 202, 208, 210 with Brake Assist (BAS) | AF42.31-P-6001A | |
| Brake assist (BAS): fault code C1025 | MODEL 129, 140, 170, 202, 208, 210 ... | AF42.31-P-8000A | |
| ABS indicator lamp on, various DTC's stored | MODEL 170, 202, 203, 208 with ENGINE 111 MODEL 202 with ENGINE 605, 611 | AF42.45-P-2000A | |
| Speed-sensitive steering function and/or tire pressure loss warning not available, fault code C1600 may be stored in ESP control unit | MODEL 203, 209 ... | AF42.45-P-2001A | |
| Electronic stability program (ESP) is activated even in slight curves at moderate speed | MODEL 210 ... | AF42.45-P-3100A | |
| Electronic stability program (ESP) is activated even in slight curves at moderate speed | MODEL 202, 208 with ENGINE 111 MODEL 202 with ENGINE 605, 611 | AF42.45-P-3100B | |
| ESP too sensitive at walking speed in tight curves | MODEL 202, 208, 210 ... | AF42.45-P-6200A | |
| Steering angle sensor in ESP and ADS II systems, DTC display C1140, C1504 or 015, 016 and 017 | MODEL 129, 140, 210 ... | AF42.45-P-8000A | |
| Steering angle sensor in electronic stability program (ESP), DTC display C1140 and/or C1504 | MODEL 163 with CODE (472a) Electronic stability program (ESP) | AF42.45-P-8001B | |
| Steering angle sensor in electronic stability program (ESP), DTC display C1140 and/or C1504 | MODEL 215.### #A up to 000532, 220.### #A up to 063525 | AF42.45-P-8001C | |
| Steering angle sensor in ESP, DTC's C1140 and C1504 | MODEL 170, 202, 208, 210 ... | AF42.45-P-8001D | |
| Electronic stability program (ESP): DTC C1201/003 | MODEL 168, 210, 220 ... | AF42.45-P-8003A | |
| Display in instrument cluster: "ESP, visit workshop", electronic stability program (ESP): DTC C1151 | MODEL 203 as of 1.8.01 with ENGINE 611, 612 | AF42.45-P-8004A | |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP): DTC's C1401 or C1405 | MODEL 202, 208, 210 ... | AF42.45-P-8100A | |
| Electronic stability program (ESP): DTC C1142 | MODEL 129, 140, 202, 208, 210 with CODE (472a) Electronic stability program (ESP) | AF42.45-P-8101A | |
| Electronic stability program (ESP): DTC C1142 | MODEL 129, 202, 208, 210, 215, 220 ... | AF42.45-P-8101B | |
| Electronic stability program (ESP): Fault code C1142 | MODEL 168.007 /008 /031 /033 #J up to 247148 | AF42.45-P-8101C | |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP): DTC C1332 | MODEL 129, 202, 208, 210 up to 1.3.98 with CODE (472a) Electronic Stability Program (ESP) | AF42.45-P-8102A | |
| Electronic stability program (ESP): DTC C1120 | MODEL 129, 202, 208, 210, 215, 220 ... | AF42.45-P-8103A | |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP): DTC C1200 | MODEL 210 ... | AF42.45-P-8105A | |
| Electronic Stability Program (ESP): AS display lamp lights up, fault code C1000-008 | MODEL 170, 202, 203, 208 with ENGINE 111 MODEL 202 with ENGINE 611, 605 | AF42.45-P-8106A | |
| Electronic stability program (ESP): DTC C1140 and/or C1145 | MODEL 203, 209 up to 1.2.03 | AF42.45-P-8107A | |
| Electronic stability program (ESP): DTC C1185 | MODEL 203 as of 1.8.01 up to 1.2.03, 209 up to 1.2.03 | AF42.45-P-8108A | |
| Electronic stability program (ESP): Fault code C1140, C1145, C1185, C1186 and/or C1187 | MODEL 163.113 /128 /154 /157 /175 #A as of 371935 up to 442083 with ESP control unit ESP MK25 | AF42.45-P-8109A | |
| Whistling noise when Operating the brake pedal | MODEL 211, 219 up to Model year 2006 (code 806) | AF42.46-P-1000AG | |
| Pressure relief noises when brake pedal is released | MODEL 230 except CODE (228) Stationary heater | AF42.46-P-1100AG | |
| Humming/droning noise when SBC system loads | MODEL 211, 219 | AF42.46-P-1101A | |
| SBC-Hold message in display on instrument cluster "Apply brakes immediately!" or "Shift selector lever to P" and engine does not start | MODEL 211, 230 ... | AF42.46-P-2000A |