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2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class 3.0L 2dr Roadster

2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK-Class
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Rear Wheel Drive, 2 Door Roadster, 2 Seater
17 mpg city / 26 mpg hwy
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$42,734 MSRP:
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April 7, 2012, 9:55 pm

Eddie K
 

Question: brake squealer tab has broken

The squealer tab on the back of the brake pad came broken but the brakes were put on anyway. Will this cause any problems in the near or far future?


April 16, 2012, 7:33 pm

Elizabeth K
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No, just get the brakes inspected every 10k miles or so to make sure they're not wearing too thin.


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