From time to time, it’s the small details that can get you in trouble. Such is the case for a rubber sleeve around the brake booster housing of certain Mercedes vehicles sold between 2006 and 2012.housing may trap moisture and, after a long time or significant water exposure, cause corrosion of the brake booster. If this part rusts, it may begin to leak and brake force support may be reduced.
That may require more force from the driver to apply the brakes and could lead to increased stopping distances, two scenarios that are less than ideal. In rare cases of severe corrosion, a particularly strong or hard braking maneuver could lead to mechanical damage to the brake booster and theFord Recalling Over 250k Explorers That Could Rollaway While In Park
That’s bad news because you tend to need the brakes the most when you’re using them hard. Regardless of the context, a loss of the braking system is a significant issue that increases the risk of a crash and consequent injury. It may be helpful to note that the is not affected by this issue and that before failure occurs, drivers may be tipped off to the issue by a change in brake pedal feel or hissing and airflow noises when the brakes are applied.in Canada. Specifically, the issue affects the:
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