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'06 SLR McClaren w/squeaking Brakes - 12/23/2006 11:50:16 AM

TheJimer

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I have a ’06 SLR McClaren w/approx. 700 miles on it and the brakes have an annoying squeak. My wife refuses to ride in the car because she says it is embarrassing having everyone turn around and look at you squeaking up to a stop light.

I have tried the procedure outlined in the owners manual several times (take it to hi-speed and apply brake to hard stop 3 times in succession); this procedure works for short time until the brakes cool off; at which time the annoying squeak reoccurres!

The MB service advisor suggested that I wait until I have 1,000 miles before bringing it in; stating that he thinks that the squeak will disappear at 1,000 miles. I seriously have my doubts but I will be patient until then.

Is anyone else experiencing this problem?

Thank you in advance for any and all suggestions.

Jim

2006 SLR McClaren
2007 GL450

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RE: '06 SLR McClaren w/squeaking Brakes - 12/23/2006 8:57:13 PM

sleepwalker

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the mb service advisor didn't even take a look on it?
maybe the glazing on the brake disks is already damaged... who knows.
they should also check the brake disks and pads for any cracks or damage.

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take it to hi-speed and apply brake to hard stop 3 times in succession

it must be at 3 stages. better do it on a one way road with no other vehicles.

bed in procedures:
*accelerate car 10 times to 100km/h and brake with medium deceleration to 30km/h. ( end by half depressed pedal)
**accelerate car 6times to 130km/h and brake with maximum deceleration to 50km/h. ( end by fully depressed pedal. ABS must be detectable)
*** drive the car at least 5 kilometers to cool down the brakes.

not much members got SLR here, and it's very much different than other models. your car is using SBC which acts differently such as pre-filling, bry braking, etc.

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RE: '06 SLR McClaren w/squeaking Brakes - 5/18/2007 6:02:11 AM

AMGCLS68

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What you or yoru mechanic shoudl try, is make a slight 45 degree angle on teh brake pads. It helps with disipating heat and dust.

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RE: '06 SLR McClaren w/squeaking Brakes - 1/17/2008 12:00:36 PM

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I have had similar problems with past and current cars. I have tried changing the brake pads, bedding the brakes etc etc. After bedding the brakes the sound goes away for a bit but always comes back. It seems like it’s caused by the carbon ceramic pads and the ceramic rotors that now come on super cars. I have yet to find a solution.

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RE: '06 SLR McClaren w/squeaking Brakes - 1/22/2008 8:48:23 PM

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I think the pads just need to be replaced. It must have the ceramic pads like the last guys said.

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RE: '06 SLR McClaren w/squeaking Brakes - 2/5/2008 4:55:57 PM

tmimb

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I believe I saw a DTB on that recently. contact your local dealership. I can check tomorrow and let you know

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RE: '06 SLR McClaren w/squeaking Brakes - 2/5/2008 5:50:54 PM

chassis221

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in the owners manual for the SLR it states that brake squeel can occur and is considered normal.

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RE: '06 SLR McClaren w/squeaking Brakes - 2/7/2008 3:08:14 PM

tmimb

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there is a DTB for excessive front brake squeel and there is a service bulletin on this as well for 2003-2007 slr. If you didn't recieve a letter in the mail (not sure when sent) it's probably under the dtb that's for the dealership to figure out.

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