When the pistons don't retract correctly or the caliper slide pins become stuck, the brakes won't bind. When braking, it usually has no effect on the pressure of the pads on the disc. This means it can brake evenly when braking, but it binds when cruising.
As a quick test, you can turn both sides of ...
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- Tue Jul 07, 2026
- Forum: General Discussions Chat
- Topic: Centralization of P38 steering problem
- Replies: 7
- Views: 166
- Tue Jun 23, 2026
- Forum: General Discussions Chat
- Topic: Is STAR available in English?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 185
Re: Is STAR available in English?
Look at the language option in system settings; it's really basic during setup.
- Thu Jun 11, 2026
- Forum: General Discussions Chat
- Topic: The Door Locking System on the 500SL 1982
- Replies: 8
- Views: 262
Re: The Door Locking System on the 500SL 1982
I can't attest to the accuracy of the book's claims because I am unaware of its sources. "Auto-Forever" is a French publishing house that has worked with brands like Alfa Romeo, BMW, Porsche, and others to create volumes like this one. It is from 2020, thus there is likely to be minimal AI ...
- Thu Jun 11, 2026
- Forum: General Discussions Chat
- Topic: The Door Locking System on the 500SL 1982
- Replies: 8
- Views: 262
Re: The Door Locking System on the 500SL 1982
Either the book is incorrect or there are exceptions as it states standard (in two places) from September 1982 onward.
- Thu Jun 11, 2026
- Forum: General Discussions Chat
- Topic: The Door Locking System on the 500SL 1982
- Replies: 8
- Views: 262
Re: The Door Locking System on the 500SL 1982
My reference book states that beginning with manufacture in September 1982, central locking became standard equipment. Whether you wanted a radio or not, you could choose between a powered or manual antenna. Starting in 1977, the power antenna became standard on all US automobiles.
- Tue May 19, 2026
- Forum: General Discussions Chat
- Topic: Never turns off the heat...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 227
Re: Never turns off the heat...
If the heat still doesn't turn off after that, I'll try connecting the valve straight to 12 volts and ground. If the fault is with the valve's mechanics or the controls, that will reveal it.
- Tue May 19, 2026
- Forum: General Discussions Chat
- Topic: Never turns off the heat...
- Replies: 4
- Views: 227
Re: Never turns off the heat...
Is this the identical issue that you were seeing prior to installing the URO component? Finding an original monovalve: how do you do it? Was it ever effective?
As a design principle, Mercedes ensured that the monovalve would automatically switch to maximum heat in the event of a failure or control ...
As a design principle, Mercedes ensured that the monovalve would automatically switch to maximum heat in the event of a failure or control ...
- Mon May 18, 2026
- Forum: General Discussions Chat
- Topic: The oil level
- Replies: 3
- Views: 241
Re: The oil level
For the most part, I achieve the same outcome on my 2019. It usually reads slightly low when I check it first thing in the morning before starting the car. After putting it to rest for half an hour or longer after a long day of driving, the level is perfectly good. What I mentioned above is exactly ...
- Fri May 15, 2026
- Forum: General Discussions Chat
- Topic: Is the back fuse for my 2013 X5 35i missing?
- Replies: 7
- Views: 350
Re: Is the back fuse for my 2013 X5 35i missing?
Excuse me,
You can tell these aren't empty fuses because there isn't a pin to connect them to anything.
Please fold the backseats and enter the cabin through the trunk instead of leaving it open.
If a module continues to be active (which is common with diveristy antennas), the draining process ...
You can tell these aren't empty fuses because there isn't a pin to connect them to anything.
Please fold the backseats and enter the cabin through the trunk instead of leaving it open.
If a module continues to be active (which is common with diveristy antennas), the draining process ...