Service bulletin LI42.10-P-079904
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| Type | Service bulletin |
|---|---|
| NHTSA id | 11024405 |
| Published by NHTSA | 2025-10-21 |
| Manufacturer's number | LI42.10-P-079904 |
| Manufacturer's date | 2025-10-20 |
| NHTSA component | SERVICE BRAKES |
NHTSA's summary
Complaint At low speeds and light brake pressure, brakes will make a groaning or honking noise. Cause Frictional vibrations with very light brake pressure/modulations. Remedy This condition can be duplicated on most vehicles. To validate, use a like for like reference vehicle. The noise is normal behavior under the conditions listed. With very light brake pressure this noise can be induced/caused due to normal brake pad and brake rotor vibrations. Exchanging brake components will not rectify.
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Components
Brakes
| MERCEDES BENZ G500 | 2002 to 2009 |
|---|---|
| MERCEDES BENZ G55 | 2005 to 2009 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C43 | 2023 to 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG C63 S E | 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA35 | 2020 to 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA35 4MATIC | 2026 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45 | 2020 to 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLA45S 4MATIC+ | 2026 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG CLE53 | 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53 | 2019 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG E53E | 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG EQE | 2023 to 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG EQE SUV 4MATIC | 2024 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG EQS | 2022 to 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G 55 | 2003 to 2004 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G63 | 2013 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG G65 | 2016 to 2018 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA 35 | 2024 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA 35 4MATIC | 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA 35 4MATIC | 2026 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA35 | 2021 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLA45 | 2020 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLB35 | 2020 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLB35 4MATIC | 2026 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 | 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC43 4MATIC COUPE | 2024 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC63 S E | 2024 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLC63 S E 4MATIC+ COUPE | 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE43 | 2016 to 2019 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53 | 2021 to 2022 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ | 2023 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE53 4MATIC+ COUPE | 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63 | 2016 to 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63 S | 2021 to 2022 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ | 2023 to 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63 S 4MATIC+ COUPE | 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLE63S | 2018 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLS63 | 2020 to 2022 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GLS63 4MATIC+ | 2023 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT | 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT 63 S E COUPE | 2023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT C | 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT R | 2018, 2019, 2020 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT ROADSTER | 2018 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT S | 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT43 | 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT53 | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT55 | 2024, 2025 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT63 | 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT63 | 2026 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT63 S | 2022, 2023 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT63 S E | 2024, 2025 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG GT63S | 2019, 2020, 2021 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ AMG S 63 E 4MATIC+ | 2023 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ C 300 | 2022 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250 | 2020 to 2026 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ CLA 250 4MATIC | 2026 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 | 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 300 | 2024 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 450 | 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ CLE 450 | 2024 (the catalog's model; the bulletin names a series or trim of it) |
| MERCEDES-BENZ E 350 | 2024 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ E 350 4MATIC | 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ E 400 | 2018 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 | 2019 to 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 4MATIC | 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ E 450 4MATIC ALL-TERRAIN | 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 250+ | 2023 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 300 4MATIC | 2022 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ EQB 350 4MATIC | 2022 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ EQE 350 4MATIC | 2023 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ EQE 350+ | 2023 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ EQE 500 | 2023 to 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ EQE 500 4MATIC | 2023 to 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ EQE SUV 350 4MATIC | 2023 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ EQE SUV 350+ | 2023 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ EQE SUV 500 4MATIC | 2023 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450 | 2022 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450 4MATIC | 2023 to 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 450+ | 2022 to 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 580 | 2022 to 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ EQS 580 4MATIC | 2022 to 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SUV 450 4MATIC | 2023 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SUV 450+ | 2023 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ EQS SUV 580 4MATIC | 2023 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ G 550 | 2019 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ G 580 EV | 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ G500 | 2010 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ G55 | 2010 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ G550 | 2010 to 2011 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ G550 | 2013 to 2018 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 | 2014 to 2026 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 4MATIC | 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLA 250 4MATIC | 2026 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 | 2020 to 2026 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLB 250 4MATIC | 2026 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 | 2023 to 2026 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC | 2023 to 2026 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 4MATIC COUPE | 2024 to 2026 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300 COUPE | 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 300E | 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLC 350 E 4MATIC | 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 | 2020 to 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 350 4MATIC | 2024 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 | 2020 to 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 4MATIC | 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450 4MATIC COUPE | 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 450E 4MATIC | 2024 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 580 | 2020 to 2021 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLE 580 4MATIC | 2022 to 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLE450 | 2016 to 2017 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLE63S | 2016 to 2017 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450 | 2020 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 450 4MATIC | 2022 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 580 4MATIC | 2020 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 580 4MATIC | 2022 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLS 600 | 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLS450 | 2021 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ GLS580 | 2021 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ S 500 | 2021 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ S 500 | 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ S 500 4MATIC | 2022 to 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ S 580 | 2021 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ S 580 | 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ S 580 4MATIC | 2022 to 2024 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ S 580 E | 2023 |
| MERCEDES-BENZ S 580 E 4MATIC | 2023 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH EQS SUV 680 4MATIC | 2024 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH GLS 600 | 2021 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH GLS 600 4MATIC | 2022 to 2025 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 580 | 2021 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 580 4MATIC | 2022 to 2024 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 680 | 2023 to 2024 |
| MERCEDES-MAYBACH S 680 4MATIC | 2022 to 2023 |
Listing a model year does not mean every vehicle of it is concerned: the document says which.
| 2022029 | 2022-01-28. Brakes |
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| 22V042000 | 2022-01-28. TRACTION CONTROL SYSTEM; SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:ANTILOCK/TRACTION CONTROL/ELECTRONIC LIMITED SLIP:WHEEL SPEED SENSOR/TONE RING; ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL (ESC) |
A recall listed here may apply to some of the same vehicles. Only the manufacturer can say whether it applies to one vehicle.
| LI42.10-P-078779 | 2026-10-06. Service bulletin. Complaint Repeat workshop visit for vehicle vibration while braking from 60MPH. NOTE: Although the symptom is similar to a tire or wheel vibration, it is usually readily noticeable that it is distinctly different if it happens at all times or only while braking. Cause Although the cause of the vibration is most likely due to excessive lateral runout on the rotor or hub/wheel bearing, the system as a whole needs to be checked for other possible contributors. 1. Prior collision damage. 2. Excessive vehicle sitting times without rotating components. 3. Wheel bearing/hub lateral runout. 4. Wheel mating interface has been overtightened (did not follow WIS torque procedures). 5. Mating interfaces have been excessively modified (painted, gouged, bent, etc...). Remedy Read through the entire attached worksheet prior to performing. After performing, please review the final page and perform work accordingly. NOTE: This document is not pre‑authorization or otherwise dealing with warranty. This is intended for diagnostic purposes only. If there are any questions on how to proceed OR The work sheet has been performed and the vehicle has returned with the same concern. Please perform the measurements as seen in the worksheet again and open a TIPS case to the Body, Chassis, and Entertainment team. |
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| LI42.10-P-063502 | 2026-09-25. Service bulletin. Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy The intent of this document is to reduce noise from high performance AMG brakes. AMG brakes are designed for performance under high load and in certain scenarios, can emit noise. Some scenarios are normal and some are induced by driving style like those listed below: • Driving style such as two footed driving where the pad might be in constant contact with the rotor. • Brake pressure and application style (stop‑and‑go traffic with consistent light brake pressure “riding brakes” where the brakes cannot cool sufficiently between applications). This can cause the brake pads to glaze and have a smooth/glassy surface which can induce noise. • When ambient temperatures rise during summer peak and during cooling and cold winter months. 1. Beginning Diagnostics: a) Check whether the complaint can be reproduced and at which axle or side the noises occur (ideally together with the customer while driving). b) Check the affected system for component wear, mechanical damage or localized overheating damage. Replace damaged components as necessary. c) Assess condition of brake rotors and pads per WIS and visually (i.e. long periods of stagnation, etc...). d) Clean brake components free of brake dust and debris. d) Secure vehicle on a lift. 1. Start the engine and depress the brake pedal 3‑4 times. 2. Check each wheel to see if they turn freely by hand. 3. If a wheel is not turning freely by hand, this needs to be addressed prior to re‑assessing the noise concern. e) Check whether, apart from this document, an additional document exists for the specific model in question, and if so, work through it and then continue. 2. Specific Axle Work: NOTE: If the brake pad has a metal backing plate, there is no need to affix the adhesive film. Continue with applying chamfer and Molykote as instructed below. IMPORTANT: Be absolutely certain to not allow paste between friction surfaces of the pad and disc! a) If the noises are coming from the front axle. 1. Remove brake linings of front axle. 2. Clean all contact points on brake lining backing plate, including the brake lining guide pins and brake caliper/carrier. 3. Clean bonding surface (where pistons contact back of brake pad). Apply adhesive film to the backplate of the piston‑side brake lining where the piston contacts the pad backing plate. See picture "Adhesive and Paste Application Area". 4. Be sure to remove both brown paper backing sides of the adhesive film, it is double sided adhesive film. 5. If adhesive is already installed on backing plate where pistons contact the back of the pad, you may gently scrape off and re‑apply a new adhesive or Molykote. Must not apply the Molykote on top of the adhesive. 6. Chamfer edges (gently round off sharp leading edges) on brake pads. Some pads have vertical grooves, these can be gently chamfered with a triangular file as well. See picture "Chamfering Technique". 7. Apply Molykote to the sides of the backing plate. See picture "Adhesive and Paste Application Area". 8. After installing the brake linings, actuate the brake for 30 seconds. b) If the noises are coming from the rear axle. 1. Remove brake pads of rear axle. 2. Clean all contact points on brake lining backing plate and brake caliper /carrier. 3. Clean bonding surface (where pistons contact back of brake pad). Apply adhesive film to the backplate of the piston‑side brake lining. 4. Chamfer edges (round off sharp leading edges) on brake pads. See picture "Chamfering Technique". 5. Grease contact points (red areas on attachment "Rear Pad Grease Area") between brake lining and guide of brake caliper with Molykote. 3. Brake Bedding Process: a) Before trip, the mileage incurred must be clarified with the customer (approx. 30 miles). b) Select a suitable route so speeds of approximately 65 MPH can be achieved. c) If the vehicle is an AMG P3 Hybrid, switch off |
| PSL-NCU Return Parts 7/3 | 2026-07-13. Other. Dear Mercedes-Benz USA Dealers, The part numbers listed in the chart below should no longer be installed, and any existing stock must be returned to your facing PDC. The deadline for all dealer returns is no later than Thursday, July 23rd, 2026. After July 23rd, returns of these parts will no longer be accepted. These parts should be returned via ZSR Special Return, using item category SCM Authorized Part Return. Please include a copy of this NCU as your authorization to return these parts. This procedure will not affect your return allowance. All returned parts will be replaced in accordance with the chart provided below. |
| LI42.10-P-063502 | 2025-08-01. Service bulletin. Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy The intent of this document is to reduce or eliminate noise from high performance AMG brakes. AMG brakes are designed for performance under high load and in certain scenarios, can emit noise. Some of the scenarios are: • Driving style • Brake pressure and application style (stop-and-go traffic with consistent low brake pressure “riding brakes” where the brakes cannot cool sufficiently between applications). • Ambient temperatures 1. Beginning Diagnostics: a) Check whether the complaint can be reproduced and at which axle or side the noises occur (ideally together with the customer while driving). b) Check the affected system for component wear, mechanical damage or localized overheating damage. Replace damaged components as necessary. c) Assess condition of brake rotors and pads per WIS and visually (i.e. long periods of stagnation, etc...). d) Clean brake components free of brake dust and debris. d) Secure vehicle on a lift. 1. Start the engine and depress the brake pedal 3-4 times. 2. Check each wheel to see if they turn freely by hand. 3. If a wheel is not turning freely by hand, this needs to be addressed prior to re-assessing the noise concern. e) Check whether, apart from this document, an additional document exists for the specific model in question, and if so, work through it and then continue. 2. Specific Axle Work: NOTE: If the brake pad has a metal backing plate, there is no need to affix the adhesive film. Continue with applying chamfer and Molykote as instructed below. IMPORTANT: Be absolutely certain to not allow paste between friction surfaces of the pad and disc! a) If the noises are coming from the front axle. 1. Remove brake linings of front axle. 2. Clean all contact points on brake lining backing plate, including the brake lining guide pins and brake caliper/carrier. 3. Clean bonding surface (where pistons contact back of brake pad). Apply adhesive film to the backplate of the piston-side brake lining where the piston contacts the pad backing plate. See picture "Adhesive and Paste Application Area". 4. Be sure to remove both brown paper backing sides of the adhesive film, it is double sided adhesive film. 5. If adhesive is already installed on backing plate where pistons contact the back of the pad, you may gently scrape off and re-apply a new adhesive or Molykote. Must not apply the Molykote on top of the adhesive. 6. Chamfer edges (gently round off sharp leading edges) on brake pads. Some pads have vertical grooves, these can be gently chamfered with a triangular file as well. See picture "Chamfering Technique". 7. Apply Molykote to the sides of the backing plate. See picture "Adhesive and Paste Application Area". 8. After installing the brake linings, actuate the brake for 30 seconds. b) If the noises are coming from the rear axle. 1. Remove brake pads of rear axle. 2. Clean all contact points on brake lining backing plate and brake caliper/carrier. 3. Clean bonding surface (where pistons contact back of brake pad). Apply adhesive film to the backplate of the piston-side brake lining. 4. Chamfer edges (round off sharp leading edges) on brake pads. See picture "Chamfering Technique". 5. Grease contact points (red areas on attachment "Rear Pad Grease Area") between brake lining and guide of brake caliper with Molykote. 3. Brake Bedding Process: a) Before trip, the mileage incurred must be clarified with the customer (approx. 30 miles). b) Select a suitable route so speeds of approximately 65 MPH can be achieved. c) If the vehicle is an AMG P3 Hybrid, switch off recouperation prior to bedding in brakes. d) Brake the vehicle 15 times with a brake pressure of approx. 30 bar (have the passenger read it out using XENTRY) from 62 MPH to 30 MPH (no emergency stops and no braking in the ESP control range). Maintain a cooling distance of approx. 1 mile between brake application |
| LI42.10-P-063502 | 2025-08-01. Service bulletin. Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy The intent of this document is to reduce or eliminate noise from high performance AMG brakes. AMG brakes are designed for performance under high load and in certain scenarios, can emit noise. Some of the scenarios are: • Driving style • Brake pressure and application style (stop-and-go traffic with consistent low brake pressure “riding brakes” where the brakes cannot cool sufficiently between applications). • Ambient temperatures 1. Beginning Diagnostics: a) Check whether the complaint can be reproduced and at which axle or side the noises occur (ideally together with the customer while driving). b) Check the affected system for component wear, mechanical damage or localized overheating damage. Replace damaged components as necessary. c) Assess condition of brake rotors and pads per WIS and visually (i.e. long periods of stagnation, etc...). d) Clean brake components free of brake dust and debris. d) Secure vehicle on a lift. 1. Start the engine and depress the brake pedal 3-4 times. 2. Check each wheel to see if they turn freely by hand. 3. If a wheel is not turning freely by hand, this needs to be addressed prior to re-assessing the noise concern. e) Check whether, apart from this document, an additional document exists for the specific model in question, and if so, work through it and then continue. 2. Specific Axle Work: NOTE: If the brake pad has a metal backing plate, there is no need to affix the adhesive film. Continue with applying chamfer and brake paste as instructed below. IMPORTANT: Be absolutely certain to not allow paste between friction surfaces of the pad and disc! a) If the noises are coming from the front axle. 1. Remove brake linings of front axle. 2. Clean all contact points on brake lining backing plate, including the brake lining guide pins and brake caliper/carrier. 3. Clean bonding surface (where pistons contact back of brake pad). Apply adhesive film to the backplate of the piston-side brake lining where the piston contacts the pad backing plate. See picture "Adhesive and Paste Application Area". If adhesive is already installed on backing plate, you may gently scrape off and re-apply a new adhesive. In some instances the adhesive may be very carefully removed and Molykote applied instead. 4. Chamfer edges (gently round off sharp leading edges) on brake pads. Some pads have vertical grooves, these can be gently chamfered with a triangular file as well. See picture "Chamfering Technique". 5. Apply Molykote to the sides of the backing plate. See picture "Adhesive and Paste Application Area". 6. After installing the brake linings, actuate the brake for 30 seconds. b) If the noises are coming from the rear axle. 1. Remove brake pads of rear axle. 2. Clean all contact points on brake lining backing plate and brake caliper/carrier. 3. Clean bonding surface (where pistons contact back of brake pad). Apply adhesive film to the backplate of the piston-side brake lining. 4. Chamfer edges (round off sharp leading edges) on brake pads. See picture "Chamfering Technique". 5. Grease contact points (red areas on attachment "Rear Pad Grease Area") between brake lining and guide of brake caliper with Molykote. 3. Brake Bedding Process: a) Before trip, the mileage incurred must be clarified with the customer (approx. 30 miles). b) Select a suitable route so speeds of approximately 65 MPH can be achieved. c) If the vehicle is an AMG P3 Hybrid, switch off recouperation prior to bedding in brakes. d) Brake the vehicle 15 times with a brake pressure of approx. 30 bar (have the passenger read it out using XENTRY) from 62 MPH to 30 MPH (no emergency stops and no braking in the ESP control range). Maintain a cooling distance of approx. 1 mile between brake applications. e) Finally drive approx. 3 miles to allow the system to cool. f) Reassess noise. |
| LI42.10-P-063502 | 2025-04-25. Service bulletin. Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy AMG brake systems are designed for high loads. This can result in noises under certain operating conditions and driving styles. Please refer to the Operator's Manual for further information such as care and maintenance instructions (washing vehicle directly after heavy use and using approved cleaning agents). These are dependent on speed, brake pressure or ambient conditions such as temperature and air humidity. 1. Beginning Diagnostics: a) Check whether the complaint can be reproduced and at which axle or side the noises occur (ideally together with the customer while driving). b) Check the affected system for component wear, mechanical damage or localized overheating damage. Replace damaged components as necessary. c) Assess condition of brake rotors and pads per WIS and visually (i.e. long periods of stagnation, etc...). d) Clean brake components free of brake dust and debris. d) Secure vehicle on a lift. 1. Start the engine and depress the brake pedal 3-4 times. 2. Check each wheel to see if they turn freely by hand. 3. If a wheel is not turning freely by hand, this needs to be addressed prior to re-assessing the noise concern. e) Check whether, apart from this document, an additional document exists for the specific model in question, and if so, work through it and then continue. 2. Specific Axle Work: NOTE: If the brake pad has a metal backing plate, there is no need to affix the adhesive film. a) If the noises are coming from the front axle => Affix linings with adhesive film (see attachments for front axle). If backing plate is installed on pads, move to step 3. 1. Remove brake linings of front axle. 2. Clean all contact points on brake lining and brake caliper/carrier. 3. Clean bonding surface (where pistons contact back of brake pad). Apply adhesive film to the backplate of the piston-side brake lining where the piston contacts the pad backing plate. See picture "Adhesive and Paste Application Area". 4. Chamfer edges (round off sharp leading edges) on brake pads. See picture "Chamfered Pads". 5. Apply heat-resistant lubricating paste to the sides of the backing plate. See picture "Adhesive and Paste Application Area". 6. After installing the brake linings, actuate the brake for 30 seconds. b) If the noises are coming from the rear axle => Affix linings with adhesive film and grease the lining as per the specification (see attachments for rear axle). 1. Remove brake pads of rear axle. 2. Cleaning all contact points on brake lining and brake caliper/carrier. 3. Grease contact points (red areas) between brake lining and guide of brake caliper with heat-resistant lubricating paste. 4. Clean bonding surface (where pistons contact back of brake pad). Apply adhesive film to the backplate of the piston-side brake lining. 5. Chamfer edges (round off sharp leading edges) on brake pads. See picture "Chamfered Pads". IMPORTANT: Be absolutely certain to not allow paste between friction surfaces of the pad and disc! 3. Brake Bedding Process: a) Before trip, the mileage incurred must be clarified with the customer (approx. 30 miles). b) Select a suitable route so speeds of approximately 65 MPH can be achieved. c) If the vehicle is an AMG P3 Hybrid, switch off recouperation prior to bedding in brakes. d) Brake the vehicle 15 times with a brake pressure of approx. 30 bar (have the passenger read it out using XENTRY) from 62 MPH to 30 MPH (no emergency stops and no braking in the ESP control range). Maintain a cooling distance of approx. 1 mile between brake applications. e) Finally drive approx. 3 miles to allow the system to cool. f) Reassess noise. |
| LI42.10-P-063502 | 2025-02-22. Service bulletin. Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy AMG brake systems are designed for high loads. This can result in noises under certain operating conditions and driving styles. Please refer to the Operator's Manual for further information such as care and maintenance instructions (washing vehicle directly after heavy use and using approved cleaning agents). These are dependent on speed, brake pressure or ambient conditions such as temperature and air humidity. 1. Beginning Diagnostics: a) Check whether, apart from this document, an additional document exists for the model series in question, and if so, work through it and then continue with1b. b) Check whether the complaint can be reproduced and at which axle or side the noises occur (ideally together with the customer while driving). c) Check the affected system for component wear, mechanical damage or localized overheating damage. 1. Replace damaged components as necessary and re-assess noise concern. d) Secure vehicle on a lift. 1. Start the engine and depress the brake pedal 3-4 times. 2. Check each wheel to see if they turn freely by hand. 3. If a wheel is not turning freely by hand, this needs to be addressed prior to re-assessing the noise concern. e) Assess condition of brake rotors and pads per WIS and visually (i.e. long periods of stagnation, etc...). 2. Specific Axle Work: NOTE: If brake pad has a metal backing plate, there is no need to affix the adhesive film. a) If the noises are coming from the front axle => Affix linings with adhesive film (see attachments for front axle). If backing plate is installed on pads, move to step 3. 1. Remove brake linings of front axle. 2. Clean all contact points on brake lining and brake caliper/carrier. 3. Clean bonding surface (where pistons contact back of brake pad). Apply adhesive film to the backplate of the piston-side brake lining. For 6 piston calipers, only in the area of the center piston. For other piston caliper configurations less than 6, apply where the piston(s) makes contact with the back of the pad. 4. Chamfer edges (round off sharp leading edges) on brake pads. See picture "Chamfered Pads". 5. After installing the brake linings, actuate the brake for 30 seconds. b) If the noises are coming from the rear axle => Affix linings with adhesive film and grease the lining as per the specification (see attachments for rear axle). 1. Remove brake pads of rear axle. 2. Cleaning all contact points on brake lining and brake caliper/carrier. 3. Grease contact points (red areas) between brake lining and guide of brake caliper with heat-resistant lubricating paste. 4. Clean bonding surface (where pistons contact back of brake pad). Apply adhesive film to the backplate of the piston-side brake lining. 5. Chamfer edges (round off sharp leading edges) on brake pads. See picture "Chamfered Pads". IMPORTANT: Be absolutely certain to not allow paste between friction surfaces of the pad and disc! 3. Brake Bedding Process: a) Before trip, the mileage incurred must be clarified with the customer (approx. 30 miles). b) Select a suitable route so speeds of approximately 65 MPH can be achieved. c) Brake the vehicle 15 times with a brake pressure of approx. 30 bar (have the passenger read it out using XENTRY) from 62 MPH to 30 MPH (no emergency stops and no braking in the ESP control range). Maintain a cooling distance of approx. 1 mile between brake applications. d) Finally drive approx. 3 miles to allow the system to cool. e) Reassess noise. |
| LI42.10-P-063502 | 2025-01-24. Service bulletin. Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy AMG brake systems are designed for high loads. This can result in noises under certain operating conditions and driving styles. Please refer to the Operator's Manual for further information such as care and maintenance instructions (washing vehicle directly after heavy use and using approved cleaning agents). These are dependent on speed, brake pressure or ambient conditions such as temperature and air humidity. 1. Beginning Diagnostics: a) Check whether, apart from this document, an additional document exists for the model series in question, and if so, work through it and then continue with1b. b) Check whether the complaint can be reproduced and at which axle or side the noises occur (ideally together with the customer while driving). c) Check the affected system for component wear, mechanical damage or localized overheating damage. 1. Replace damaged components as necessary and re-assess noise concern. d) Secure vehicle on a lift. 1. Start the engine and depress the brake pedal 3-4 times. 2. Check each wheel to see if they turn freely by hand. 3. If a wheel is not turning freely by hand, this needs to be addressed prior to re-assessing the noise concern. e) Assess condition of brake rotors and pads per WIS and visually (i.e. long periods of stagnation, etc...). 2. Specific Axle Work: NOTE: If brake pad has a metal backing plate, there is no need to affix the adhesive film. a) If the noises are coming from the front axle => Affix linings with adhesive film (see attachments for front axle). If backing plate is installed on pads, move to step 3. 1. Remove brake linings of front axle. 2. Clean all contact points on brake lining and brake caliper/carrier. 3. Clean bonding surface (where pistons contact back of brake pad). Apply adhesive film to the backplate of the piston-side brake lining. For 6 piston calipers, only in the area of the center piston. For other piston caliper configurations less than 6, apply where the piston(s) makes contact with the back of the pad. 4. After installing the brake linings, actuate the brake for 30 seconds. b) If the noises are coming from the rear axle => Affix linings with adhesive film and grease the lining as per the specification (see attachments for rear axle). 1. Remove brake pads of rear axle. 2. Cleaning all contact points on brake lining and brake caliper/carrier. 3. Grease contact points (red areas) between brake lining and guide of brake caliper with heat-resistant lubricating paste. 4. Clean bonding surface (where pistons contact back of brake pad). Apply adhesive film to the backplate of the piston-side brake lining. IMPORTANT: Be absolutely certain to not allow paste between friction surfaces of the pad and disc! 3. Brake Bedding Process: a) Before trip, the mileage incurred must be clarified with the customer (approx. 30 miles). b) Select a suitable route so speeds of approximately 65 MPH can be achieved. c) Brake the vehicle 15 times with a brake pressure of approx. 30 bar (have the passenger read it out using XENTRY) from 62 MPH to 30 MPH (no emergency stops and no braking in the ESP control range). Maintain a cooling distance of approx. 1 mile between brake applications. d) Finally drive approx. 3 miles to allow the system to cool. e) Reassess noise. |
| LI42.10-P-063502 | 2025-01-16. Service bulletin. Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions. Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy AMG brake systems are designed for high loads. This can result in noises under certain operating conditions and driving styles. Please refer to the Operator's Manual for further information such as care and maintenance instructions (washing vehicle directly after heavy use and using approved cleaning agents). These are dependent on speed, brake pressure or ambient conditions such as temperature and air humidity. 1. Beginning Diagnostics: a) Check whether, apart from this document, an additional document exists for the model series in question, and if so, work through it. b) Check whether the complaint can be reproduced and at which axle or side the noises occur (ideally together with the customer while driving). c) Check the affected system for component wear, mechanical damage or localized overheating damage. 1. Replace damaged components as necessary and re-assess noise concern. d) Secure vehicle on a lift. 1. Start the engine and depress the brake pedal 3-4 times. 2. Check each wheel to see if they turn freely by hand. 3. If a wheel is not turning freely by hand, this needs to be addressed prior to re-assessing the noise concern. e) Assess condition of brake rotors and pads per WIS and visually (i.e. long periods of stagnation, etc...). 2. Specific Axle Work: a) If the noises are coming from the front axle => Affix linings with adhesive film (see attachments for front axle). 1. Remove brake linings of front axle. 2. Clean all contact points on brake lining and brake caliper/carrier. 3. Clean bonding surface (where pistons contact back of brake pad). Apply adhesive film to the backplate of the piston-side brake lining. For 6 piston calipers, only in the area of the center piston. For other piston caliper configurations less than 6, apply where the piston(s) makes contact with the back of the pad. 4. After installing the brake linings, actuate the brake for 30 seconds. b) If the noises are coming from the rear axle => Affix linings with adhesive film and grease the lining as per the specification (see attachments for rear axle). 1. Remove brake pads of rear axle. 2. Cleaning all contact points on brake lining and brake caliper/carrier. 3. Grease contact points (red areas) between brake lining and guide of brake caliper with heat-resistant lubricating paste. 4. Clean bonding surface (where pistons contact back of brake pad). Apply adhesive film to the backplate of the piston-side brake lining. 5. IMPORTANT: Be absolutely certain to not allow paste between friction surfaces of the pad and disc! 3. Brake Bedding Process: a) Before trip, the mileage incurred must be clarified with the customer (approx. 30 miles). b) Select a suitable route so speeds of approximately 65 MPH can be achieved. c) Brake the vehicle 15 times with a brake pressure of approx. 30 bar (have the passenger read it out using XENTRY) from 62 MPH to 30 MPH (no emergency stops and no braking in the ESP control range). Maintain a cooling distance of approx. 1 mile between brake applications. d) Finally drive approx. 3 miles to allow the system to cool. e) Reassess noise. |
| LI42.10-P-063502 | 2024-09-25. Service bulletin. Complaint Noises/ squealing from the service brake in various driving situations and ambient conditions Cause Frictional vibrations Remedy AMG brake systems are designed for high loads. This can result in noises under certain operating conditions. These are dependent on speed, brake pressure or ambient conditions such as temperature and air humidity. (Extract from the owner's manual) If customer complaints are received, please proceed as follows: • Check whether, apart from this document, an additional document exists for the model series in question, and if so, work through it • Check whether the complaint can be reproduced and at which axle the noises occur (ideally together with the customer while driving) • Check the friction pairings of the affected axle for wear, mechanical damage or localized overheating damage. a) If this is the case, replace the damaged component parts and assess the brake again with regard to noise. b) If there no obvious visible or technical problems with the brake system, we recommend bedding in the brakes by following the procedure below: • Before trip, the mileage incurred must be clarified with the customer (approx. 50 km) • Select a suitable route • Brake the vehicle 15 times with a brake pressure of approx. 30 bar (have the passenger read it out using XENTRY) from 100 km/h to 50 km/h (no emergency stops and no braking in the ESP control range). Maintain a cooling distance of approx. 1.5 km between brake applications • Finally drive approx. 5 km to allow the system to cool • Reassess the problem If this action fails to deliver the desired success, create a TIPS case with the following information: • Observe SI00.00-P-0086A • Have parts already been replaced? If yes, when and which parts (date, mileage)? • How is the customer's driving profile, and when/where is it reproducible? • Create a video/ sound file • Attach usable pictures of the brake components on the affected axle (important: including the back of the lining) |