Sounds bad, but not deadly. From the 2nd link, when the system goes into failure mode:
... the driver has braking power sufficient to stop the vehicle, although greater brake pedal pressure is required, and the brake pedal travel will be longer. I would guess (hope?) that a completely "by-wire" brake system that didn't have a direct hydraulic failover mode would not meet with DOT approval. These are cars, not fighter jets. Allan Mitch Haley <m...@voyager.net> writes: > Somehow this escaped my attention at the time. > Maybe I should subscribe to a less Luddite group, like the Hitler List? > > http://www.germancarforum.com/mercedes-benz-lounge/1398-mercedes-drop-sbc-brake-system.html > > http://wardsautoworld.com/ar/auto_mercedes_working_brake_2/ > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > -- 1983 300D _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com