[n0alpha]

Howdy,

I've created this stickied thread so that you can post links to threads about common B class problems, and their solutions. This will help us keep the top of the forum from getting cluttered with stickies, and will also be a great resource for new members here at Benzworld.

Cheers,
Chris

Here are a few:

http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w245-b-class/1323817-check-your-oil-level-now.html
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w245-b-class/1322934-rust-problem-all-b200-bonnets-revised.html
http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w245-b-class/1343957-rust-disc-plate-rear-brake.html

 

[skoubri]

Nice idea...

don't forget my problem also. I believe that many people might have the same problem but never gave attention to it or never heard this sound as from the inside of the car its difficult to hear:

Steering wheel problem/noise..

The solution to this seems to be the replacement of the whole rack-and-pinion, but for sure i'll let you all know as i get mine replaced...

Cheers!

 

[DEVOURS]

Thanks George for headlining that steering problem for all to see. So good to hear that they're changing your steering rack. Good luck and get those pics.


ps: Many thanks to our moderator Chris in helping us present an even better B Class forum.👍

 

[[email protected]]

I'm sorry to hear that the B is giving you guys so much of a headache. My B has 50000km and so far so good. No problem at all. From what I've read the worst problem is that they under estimated the Canuck winter. I don't think that one will be easy to solve. I'm suprised considering that germany can have some pretty harsh winters (not as cold as the Great White North).

 

[DEVOURS]

Hi [email protected],
Keep a close eye on the rear rotors for any signs of rusty lines forming around.
BTW. My B runs very well in the Canuk winter so far.
Cheers and welcome to this forum.

 

[skoubri]

I had a phone call from them about these rear rotors... They told me that there is no any signs or evidents for faulty materials from the centrals.. Also when i told them about this forum and that many people have the same problems, he told me this clever answer: "sir, in these forums its like you go to a hospital...anyone who had never no problems wouldn't write there.. so if you read all this stuff you can think that this car is faulty but its not like this..." finally he tried to persuade me that there is no matter of security with this rust and if i like to go to the dealer and make some measurements on the brakes... Of course i will do this , but i am not still convinced about the quality on some parts on this car....

Cheers

 

[DEVOURS]

I agree with you George, we know that the rear brake rotors are crap.
Your dealer knows that they have you and therefore can get away with all their bullshit.
Good luck,

 

[Mike Tee]

After being hiddden behind steelies and hubcaps for the last 10,000 km, the rear rotors (the new ones installed at 5000 km, actually, now that I think of it) were rusty/nasty. I went to a steep hill and reversed down (why oh why does our car get limited to 30 km/h in reverse, it seriously must be a legacy of the Elch-test). I got it up to over 50 because it was a steep hill (free-falling) and after two 300 m long braking sessions, the rotor on the RR is looking pretty good, although the one on the LR still has a couple of rusty rings on it.

 

[DEVOURS]

Mike,
What a shame that we have to play these dangerous games just to keep our rear brakes clean and shiny.

Lucky you and your summer tires.(already)...I guess I'll put my summers on at the end of July (if and when all the snow melts).:crybaby2::crybaby2:

 

[kdbcom]

I can't honestly see any need for the car to go more than 30 kph in reverse (and I'm a bit of a speed merchant) the rear vision is probably more of a reason than a stability issue. If you need to go more than 30 kph why not turn the car round & do it ? In fact in the UK it is ILLEGAL to drive unnecessary distances backwards - there is a specific offence of reversing further than is necessary.

 

[Mike Tee]

But J-turns are so fun!

 

[DEVOURS]

Mike,
You're far too old for those games, and then you probably know where that puts me.

 

[Mike Tee]

The last time I did one was in my Peugeot 404 back in 1990....they are damned fun!

 

[jomoto]

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MODERATOR.....NICE....NICE

 

[Mike Tee]

I don't know if this is a common problem or not, but last week a couple of pieces of black plastic debris appeared inside my instrument cluster and nested themselves to the lower right of the fuel gauge. A photo of the instrument panel when the car was new does not show them!

So I have some work for the boys at TPM to attend to when I eventually go in for Service 1: RE & RE instrument cluster, clean out plastic detritus and determine where the heck it came from!

Bizarre.

 

[Mike Tee]

The debris is still there in the lower right corner of the instrument binnacle....

I washed and waxed both the B 200 and the smart today. Then I took the B 200 to the hill I use to clean off the rear brake discs. I went down that hill in reverse 8 times and they're reasonably clean, but the LR still has a couple of slightly rusty bands over it. The smell of rust and brake linings was pretty impressive!

 

[kdbcom]

I'de buy harder pads

 

[Mike Tee]

The problem is the car's cheapo sliding calipers. I remember when disc calipers had piston(s) on BOTH side of the caliper.

The outer side is just along for the ride, which explains why that part of the disc is more prone to rusting than the inside.

 

[kdbcom]

Harder pads would remove the rust though

 

[Mike Tee]

Assuming the pads actually press against the disc hard enough, which they don't!