Why does my Mercedes Benz have a judder when I stop?
A judder caused by uneven pad deposits can sometimes be cured by using the brakes hard a few times as long as you don’t then stop and leave the brakes applied.
What does it mean when your car has a Brake judder?
Brake judder is the vibration felt through the steering wheel and suspension when the brakes are applied at certain speeds and pressures. It can vary from a barely noticeable vibration to a violent judder – experienced either through the brake pedal or steering wheel.
Why do my brakes shudder when I dont use Bendix?
If a caliper is holding the pad against the disc when the brakes aren’t applied this can lead to the disc wearing unevenly. If this is the case, seized slide pins in the caliper are usually the culprit. Simply take them out and regrease them with Bendix Ceramic High Performance Synthetic Lubricant.
What should I do if I have brake Shudder?
If this is evident, clean the area with some sandpaper and WD40 until the rust and scale is gone. This should be common practice when replacing or refitting brake discs to help prevent any instances of brake shudder in the future. When installing a new set of brake pads, it’s important to bed them in properly.
What causes the front disc to judder on a Mercedes Benz?
If the juddering is felt through the steering, then front disc out of true. If the juddering is felt through the seat and car, then the rears out of true. It could be just coincidence that this has happened after working on the rear parking brake.
What kind of car has a judder when braking?
My C Class Sports Coupe (C220 CDI) has in the last week developed a judder when braking moderately hard which I need to look at (assuming I have time this weekend) or get it looked at. I’ve had the car about 2 months and covered around 1500 miles or so and it’s not done it until now.
Where does the judder come from on a Mercedes Benz?
If the judder is felt through the steering wheel it is coming from the front discs – if it is the rear discs you will feel the vibration through the cars body. If the juddering is felt through the steering, then front disc out of true. If the juddering is felt through the seat and car, then the rears out of true.
What should I do if my brake pads keep juddering?
Again, a simple brush should suffice for removing all the excess debris, but if this has built up appreciably, it might be better treated by gentle rubbing with sandpaper. Brake pads generally have a lifespan of a couple of years according to the AA.