Thursday, March 3, 2016

Brakes - Brake Component Corrosion Information

2007 Mercedes Benz SL 65 AMG (230.479) V12-6.0L Turbo (275.981)

Disc Brake System: All Technical Service Bulletins

Brakes - Brake Component Corrosion Information

Date: June 15, 2009

Order No.: S-B-42.10/109

Supersedes:

Group: 42

SUBJECT:

MY-All, Models All

Corrosion of Brake Components

Corrosion protection coatings for brake components and hardware may be damaged and or stripped away (Figures 1 and 2) if highly concentrated

acid-based cleaners are used. Once the corrosion protection is damaged or removed the brake components and or hardware can begin to corrode.

These acid-based chemicals (Figure 3) are typically found in wheel cleaners, but may also be found in other general high strength cleaning solutions.

It is imperative that only approved Mercedes-Benz paint care products and cleaners be used. Reference WIS document AP98.30-P-8070-06Y for

approved paint care products and Mercedes-Benz Service Bulletin S-B-40.10/66 for an approved alkaline wheel cleaner for light alloy wheels.

Note:

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2007 Mercedes Benz SL 65 AMG (230.479) V12-6.0L Turbo (275.981)

Components damaged by cleaning solutions are not covered under warranty.

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