Is the SBC hydraulic unit under extended warranty?
The SBC Hydraulic Unit extended warranty applies to all conditions that justify the replacement of the SBC Hydraulic Unit and specific listed components under the standard New Vehicle Limited Warranty terms and conditions.
How does SBC work on a Mercedes Benz?
Once this happens, the Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) system is de-activated and the hydraulic braking function mode is activated whereby limited braking pressure is applied to the front brakes thus increasing the braking distance.
How much does it cost to replace a SBC pump?
When the Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) ABS pump fails, you are led to believe that the unit will require replacing and in some cases (depending on the vehicle application) it can cost up to £2500-3000 for a replacement unit (+Labour, Programming & VAT).
What’s the difference between hydraulic ABS and SBC?
The Brake-By-Wire Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) system is quite different to the conventional hydraulic abs braking system because it doesn’t have a brake servo at the reservoir to start with and the brake pedal is connected to the ECU by wire.
When to replace the SBC unit in a Mercedes?
The SBC unit has a value stored in it called “SERVICE LIFE” and after 2005 dealers are instructed to secretly view this value and replace the SBC unit based on this value and the scanners own recommendation.
The SBC Hydraulic Unit extended warranty applies to all conditions that justify the replacement of the SBC Hydraulic Unit and specific listed components under the standard New Vehicle Limited Warranty terms and conditions.
When did the E class brakes go out?
Anything that is said on the subject will be inadequate since no information was ever shared in detail. 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.
When the Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) ABS pump fails, you are led to believe that the unit will require replacing and in some cases (depending on the vehicle application) it can cost up to £2500-3000 for a replacement unit (+Labour, Programming & VAT).