What kind of brake system does Mercedes Benz use?
Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) ABS pump systems are commonly found on higher end Mercedes such as the E-Class, SL & CL Class, CLS etc.. the SBC Sensotronic ABS pump is a brake-by-wire system and Mercedes Benz were one of the first vehicle manufacturing companies to apply this system…
How does the ABS pump work on a Mercedes?
The computer then calculates the required pressure and activates the braking system producing braking force at each wheel via modulators. The Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) ABS Pump has a service life (also known as a life expectancy) programmed into the control module which works off the number of brake actuations.
How does the brake pedal work on a Mercedes?
The sensors on the brake pedal offer a way of communication, telling the on-board computer how the brake pedal was pressed, how hard it was pressed & how quickly it was pressed etc. The computer then calculates the required pressure and activates the braking system producing braking force at each wheel via modulators.
Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) ABS pump systems are commonly found on higher end Mercedes such as the E-Class, SL & CL Class, CLS etc.. the SBC Sensotronic ABS pump is a brake-by-wire system and Mercedes Benz were one of the first vehicle manufacturing companies to apply this system…
Where is the hydraulic switch on a Mercedes Benz?
The switch is located right above the brake pedal and can easily be replaced by anyone. 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.
The computer then calculates the required pressure and activates the braking system producing braking force at each wheel via modulators. The Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) ABS Pump has a service life (also known as a life expectancy) programmed into the control module which works off the number of brake actuations.
Why is my SBC pump not working on my Mercedes?
Your SBC pump is defective and you loose all the braking or have reduced braking power. The SBC pump which creates pressure and applies that pressure to the brakes when you push the brake pedal is not working properly. This error is common issue on Mercedes E Class W211, SL R230, CLS Class with SBC Error CODE C249F.