2008 SLK55 AMG Brakes - Page 3

**reallife** · 08-16-2007

Check it out! I think the downgraded AMG rear brakes really sucks. We should have about the best sample size of owners with the cars. Do your brakes squeal? or is this a cost cutting profit increasing measure.

Note to M-B: We are paying attention!

jliu · 08-16-2007

That is just horrible. Well at least you have an excuse to upgrade the brakes!

Tslick · 08-16-2007

MDLSLK55, you should post this including the photo's at the AMG Private Lounge. You may get some interesting comments from AMG.

V8SLK · 08-17-2007

great idea Tom.

MDLSLK55 · 08-17-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tslick

MDLSLK55, you should post this including the photo's at the AMG Private Lounge. You may get some interesting comments from AMG.

I have every intention of complaining to AMG until someone responds. The dealer had a NE regional rep in today, and he said there's basically nothing they can do because that's what comes on the car now. However, my salesman is on my side (he really is a nice guy, not just a salesman) and suggested that we file a formal complaint to AMG, especially since the answer MBUSA gave him and the answer they gave me were completely different. He's also ordering the Mercedes Benz car cover and some goodies that I was intending to buy for free.

I'm going to join the lounge now and see what I can do.

*Edit - Tried to join the lounge, my VIN is still not found. I sent them an email and I should be on within "2 days"...

**-1-** · 08-17-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

I just checked the MBUSA website. Of course the site also states: "Mercedes-Benz reserves the right to make changes at any time, without notice, in colors, materials, equipment, specifications, and models."

This says it all. We can still express our displeasure. It would be interesting to know "exactly" how much was saved on each vehicle. The C6 Corvette has an optional Z51 suspension upgrade with better brakes and suspension. It about a $2500 option, much cheaper than the SLK 030 option. The 030 option is expensive at $6000 plus and with the older, better, SLK braking system (2005-2007), only the true enthusiast would opt the 030 option. If MB maintains the current braking system on the 2008 SLK, a separate brake only upgrade option would be nice.

Wallance · 08-17-2007

hmmm =S I always admire and wanted big brakes like the slk55.. but now they got like 4 pistons and 2 pistons brakes like my slk350 now...

is that a good thing for us slk350 owner? haha

so, the new slk55 comes with 4 and 2 pistons... does the 030 package has the same setup? or it upgrades the brakes to 6 and 4 pistons?

Steve · 08-17-2007

My 2007 55 has about 2800 miles with no squeal at all. If you do get squeal normally all you have to do is stand on the breaks very hard a couple of times.

As far as help from Mercedes Benz or the area rep, good luck! I had issues with my 350 and the area rep did absolutely nothing to help get the issue resolved.

The dealer however, went out of their way to help. The issue was not corrected but I will give them credit for trying.

I had my 55 in for the first service last week and the dealer had a 2008 55 with the 030 package and it had the 6 and 4 piston set up.

SA

Wallance · 08-17-2007

i see, good to hear! at least the option of 6 and 4 pistons is still available for those who want it
thanks!

DansSlk · 08-17-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by MDLSLK55

I have every intention of complaining to AMG until someone responds. The dealer had a NE regional rep in today, and he said there's basically nothing they can do because that's what comes on the car now. However, my salesman is on my side (he really is a nice guy, not just a salesman) and suggested that we file a formal complaint to AMG, especially since the answer MBUSA gave him and the answer they gave me were completely different. He's also ordering the Mercedes Benz car cover and some goodies that I was intending to buy for free.

I'm going to join the lounge now and see what I can do.

*Edit - Tried to join the lounge, my VIN is still not found. I sent them an email and I should be on within "2 days"...

Hey mate,

Did you get a reply from AMG, gonna have to remind my mate about it but ti would be nice to have some reason to give to him?

DansSlk · 08-17-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve

My 2007 55 has about 2800 miles with no squeal at all. If you do get squeal normally all you have to do is stand on the breaks very hard a couple of times.

As far as help from Mercedes Benz or the area rep, good luck! I had issues with my 350 and the area rep did absolutely nothing to help get the issue resolved.

The dealer however, went out of their way to help. The issue was not corrected but I will give them credit for trying.

I had my 55 in for the first service last week and the dealer had a 2008 55 with the 030 package and it had the 6 and 4 piston set up.

SA

Ditto

The US 08 shows 2 sets of brakes P30 and non-P30 and the P30's still have the familiar old shape.

MDLSLK55 · 08-17-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by DansSlk

Hey mate,

Did you get a reply from AMG, gonna have to remind my mate about it but ti would be nice to have some reason to give to him?

Nothing yet, but my account was created for the private lounge this morning so we'll see what I can do there.

MDLSLK55 · 08-17-2007

There are now two threads in the AMG Private Lounge, one started by Cyberdrakon (thanks) under SLK-Class AMG and one by me under AMG Feedback:

http://www.mercedes-amg.com/privatel...ead.php?t=1539

http://www.mercedes-amg.com/privatel...ead.php?t=1541

cyberdrakon · 08-17-2007

Oh yeah, sorry, i saw your problem, was gonna post back to let you know i posted it up, and got busy...

**dsb** · 08-18-2007

I posted my support on the Private lounge. Goog luck.

Tslick · 08-18-2007

Just a reminder, there's a AMG PL chat session with AMG management next Wednesday at 9:00 PM EST. I have yet to see then dodge a question.

Mad Max · 08-20-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tslick

Just a reminder, there's a AMG PL chat session with AMG management next Wednesday at 9:00 PM EST. I have yet to see then dodge a question.

If so, can someone also ask them if there will be a SLK 63 with a R171 chassis?

Tslick · 08-20-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mad Max

If so, can someone also ask them if there will be a SLK 63 with a R171 chassis?

That question has been asked more than once. The AMG folks specifically stated that it will not happen.

AMG management is aware of MDLSLK55's post and the forum administrator said they will address it in a few days.

**etyu** · 08-20-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tslick

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AMG management is aware of MDLSLK55's post and the forum administrator said they will address it in a few days.

Thanks Tom. Please keep us posted.

MDLSLK55 · 08-20-2007

Quote:

Originally Posted by etyu

Thanks Tom. Please keep us posted.

And please keep me posted on the status of yours and the brakes.

08-16-2007	#41 (permalink)
reallife Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Gig Harbor, WA Vehicle: 2006 SLK 55 Posts: 154 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Vote on the poll for squealing brakes Check it out! I think the downgraded AMG rear brakes really sucks. We should have about the best sample size of owners with the cars. Do your brakes squeal? or is this a cost cutting profit increasing measure. Note to M-B: We are paying attention!

08-16-2007	#42 (permalink)
jliu Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bay Area, SF Posts: 184 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	oh my That is just horrible. Well at least you have an excuse to upgrade the brakes!

08-18-2007	#55 (permalink)
dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,176 Country: Thanks: 67 Thanked 120 Times in 42 Posts	I posted my support on the Private lounge. Goog luck. __________________ SOLD! 06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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08-16-2007	#43 (permalink)
Tslick Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Beach, Ca Vehicle: SLK32 AMG Posts: 1,326 Country: Thanks: 74 Thanked 56 Times in 29 Posts	MDLSLK55, you should post this including the photo's at the AMG Private Lounge. You may get some interesting comments from AMG.

08-17-2007	#44 (permalink)
V8SLK Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Home of the brave Vehicle: 05 SLK55 AMG Posts: 1,071 Country: Thanks: 40 Thanked 48 Times in 26 Posts	great idea Tom.

08-17-2007	#47 (permalink)
Wallance Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver Vehicle: SLK350 Posts: 158 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	hmmm =S I always admire and wanted big brakes like the slk55.. but now they got like 4 pistons and 2 pistons brakes like my slk350 now... is that a good thing for us slk350 owner? haha so, the new slk55 comes with 4 and 2 pistons... does the 030 package has the same setup? or it upgrades the brakes to 6 and 4 pistons?

08-17-2007	#48 (permalink)
Steve Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Indiana Vehicle: 2007 SLK 55 Posts: 12 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	My 2007 55 has about 2800 miles with no squeal at all. If you do get squeal normally all you have to do is stand on the breaks very hard a couple of times. As far as help from Mercedes Benz or the area rep, good luck! I had issues with my 350 and the area rep did absolutely nothing to help get the issue resolved. The dealer however, went out of their way to help. The issue was not corrected but I will give them credit for trying. I had my 55 in for the first service last week and the dealer had a 2008 55 with the 030 package and it had the 6 and 4 piston set up. SA

08-17-2007	#49 (permalink)
Wallance Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver Vehicle: SLK350 Posts: 158 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	i see, good to hear! at least the option of 6 and 4 pistons is still available for those who want it thanks!

08-17-2007	#53 (permalink)
MDLSLK55 Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Bucks County, PA & Overland Park, KS (Work) Vehicle: '08 SLK55 AMG Other Toys: '07 Infiniti G35x Posts: 214 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 1 Post	There are now two threads in the AMG Private Lounge, one started by Cyberdrakon (thanks) under SLK-Class AMG and one by me under AMG Feedback: http://www.mercedes-amg.com/privatel...ead.php?t=1539 http://www.mercedes-amg.com/privatel...ead.php?t=1541

08-17-2007	#54 (permalink)
cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,399 Country: Thanks: 24 Thanked 63 Times in 42 Posts	Oh yeah, sorry, i saw your problem, was gonna post back to let you know i posted it up, and got busy...

08-18-2007	#56 (permalink)
Tslick Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Long Beach, Ca Vehicle: SLK32 AMG Posts: 1,326 Country: Thanks: 74 Thanked 56 Times in 29 Posts	Just a reminder, there's a AMG PL chat session with AMG management next Wednesday at 9:00 PM EST. I have yet to see then dodge a question.

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