How does the Mercedes SBC braking system work?

I’ll briefly try to sum it up in a nutshell. The SBC braking system uses a microcomputer to monitor the car and driver actions. In the event it’s needed, such as emergency braking, the system monitors brake pressure, and applies the appropriate stopping power necessary, even if the driver doesn’t exert enough power.

Is there a warranty on a Mercedes SBC?

Good news for those who own a 2003 to 2012 Mercedes equipped with the troublesome SBC brake system. The original 10 year recall warranty extension, has been extended again, this time to an unprecedented 25 years, with unlimited milage!

How does brake fluid work in a Mercedes Benz?

As you step on your brakes a piston in the master cylinder compresses brake fluid. This brake fluid is forced through the brake lines to the caliper to act on the brake pads. If you have a leak in your brake system air can get in. Air in the brake system reduces the pressure that the brake system can generate.

Why does my Mercedes Benz W211 brake bleed?

If you have a leak in your brake system air can get in. Air in the brake system reduces the pressure that the brake system can generate. As you step on the brake pedal the brake fluid compresses the air in the brake lines instead of increasing the pressure of the brake fluid.

Do you need ABS unit for Mercedes SBC?

ABS Control Unit. This may not be applicable to vehicles with Code 213. The electronic brake service tool (EP21RENT) is required to deactivate the brake system before replacement of the SBC hydraulic unit.

How long does the SBC braking unit last?

However for those customers remaining outside the dealer workshop how can the life expectancy of the SBC braking unit be known to have been crossed till the random occurrence of failure. There is no braking system in the world which has such a weakness that when it wears-out there is an immediate and total failure of brakes.

When did Mercedes Benz E class brakes fail?

After our own E class had a total failure of its brakes in October 2003 we were informed that no such problem existed and were given a software “update” with no technical information. We were told that our brakes had switched by error to the “HYDRAULIC MODE”.

What is the SBC brake failure error code?

Some of the errors reported are: 1 SBC Control module failure 2 STOP VEHICLE displayed on instrument cluster 3 Brake defective stop vehicle 4 REDUCED BRAKING POWER – VISIT WORKSHOP (Replace brake light switch first.)

What’s the cycle limit on Mercedes Benz SBC?

We belive that Mercedes Benz set a cycle limit to the SBC Hydraulic pump based on their testing and research. The SBC module counts breaking cycles, after exciting the value of approx 300000 , an error message occurs. Some of the errors reported are: REDUCED BRAKING POWER – VISIT WORKSHOP (Replace brake light switch first.)

Can a Sensotronic Brake Control Module be rebuilt?

C26BC, C26BB, C260E, C210C, C26DE, C25D5 Hydraulic fault, malfunction in pressure supply Mercedes is not warranting the following code: If you do not have one of the main fault codes listed above, please contact us to verify that your module can be rebuilt.

How to reimburse Mercedes for brake work done?

If you’ve already paid to have this work done, or have it done currently with us, we simply suggest that you contact Mercedes with a copy of the service order to the phone number or email on the letter for reimbursement.

How to order Mercedes SBC Sensotronic Brake hydraulic unit?

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