Mercedes Brake Switch Replacement Brake Warning FIX

Mercedes W211 e320 e500 e350 e550 Brake Warning Visit workshop fix.
Replacing brake light switch commonly goes bad on Mercedes Benz cars.

[@VortexTheOne]

Hi everyone, I was driving my 2009 W211 E350 4Matic 3 days ago on the highway doing 75Mph and using my brake to slow down for traffic coming ahead (BOOM) my Electronic Stability Program (ESP) is not an operative message, and the warning light came on at the same time, my Cruise Control (CC) not working warning message came on too within minute or two! To make the story short, I ordered Mercedes's OEM brake switch replacement part (a common problem for the E series as I know of, maybe other models too, if they are using the same switch) for $19.95, and easy to replace DIY in 15 minutes for me! This part solved my ESP and CC problems! P.S. Make sure you are pushing on the brake paddle and HOLDING then install the new switch, NOW slowly release the paddle. This will reset the switch for your Brake Paddle Traveling Distens, ESP & CC! Happy Driving!

[@karnchanakarnchana8810]

Replaced brake switch on my W245 - 2007. Had to cut a guiding line in new switch for contact and it worked perfect. No malfunction. Thanks a lot GK7.

[@overhand4]

Sorry it didn't work out to fix your problem but I appreciate your video and commentary. It's helpful!! Good luck.

[@aneeshbabup]

dude its a simple fix , and that is not a check engine code to pull because its just saying your break pad is going to end, there is sensors in the break pad . you have to change it. so you have to change the break pads too. ask me if you have any more doubts .

[@GK7GARAGE]

thanks for the help, my brake pads have lots of life left, i checked them, there is another problem that I am working on figuring it out. thanks

[@kahunak3941]

hello Aneesh! we just replaced the pads and sensors on the front and back and it STILL says brake go to the workshop.

[@CashApp-HelpMeStayAlive]

@@kahunak3941 Mine says Brake wear. go to workshop . :( MIGHT HAVE TO CHANGE PADS AND SENSORS . WILL TRY BRAKE LIGHT SWITCH ALSO

[@bengrizzlyadams6187]

Could be speed sensors, the whole stability control depends on it.

[@KingRQ95]

I just switched out my brake light switch code DIDNT go away .. so I need to change my brake pads ???

[@kk1599]

If there is no power to the brake switch light how do you get power ? I replaced the brake shifter on e320 Benz car still want shift .

[@carwatcher1]

If anyone else finds that the plunger (the white part) of the NEW switch is too short, simply pull it all the way out of the switch body before you install it. These switches are adjustable for use in many different models.

[@christopherhaynes8101]

Pulling it will make it shorter?

[@lorenztusha1468]

PLEASE CAN YOU TELL ME WHEN YOU PRESS THE BRAKE DO YOU HEAR THE NOISE OF THE SWITCH GOING ALL INSIDE BECAUSE WHEN I RELESE THE BRAKE I HEAR THE SWITCH MAKING THE NOISE THAT GO INSIDE

[@moetic6601]

Its the same for the w203? 2007 C230?

[@kahunak3941]

So how did you finally get it to stop? Is it ok to drive even if it is saying this? we just changed the pads front and back and the sensor. We have the same error code.

[@GK7GARAGE]

In my case it was the sbc counter, you need to get it checked asap hopefully it's nothing serious

[@HighDefinitionVideo]

@@GK7GARAGE There is a "reset" tool that is sold on eBay. Tavarish has a vid up about it. under $30. I have a red light on my SL55. Cleaned the wheel speed sensors and rings but still shows up white then red.

[@Iamhaxal]

@@HighDefinitionVideo did you get that tool and if you did did that reset tool fix it?

[@davidjohnson1778]

did you clear the code after replacing?

[@GK7GARAGE]

No it should go on its own

[@mariosrockingkitchen4842]

@@GK7GARAGE know a lot of times you have to unplug the battery to give the computer a chance to reset code should go after if it comes back then it was in your issue

[@hecmarsmart6509]

@@GK7GARAGE it wouldn’t bro, you have to clear the code

[@bobbyz23]

@@mariosrockingkitchen4842 That want work with a Mercedes

[@grimlock_rsv4634]

so what did u do next? im doing the same thing with the switch tomorrow to see if that works 1st

[@GK7GARAGE]

Terrance Brown it was actually the ABC counter that needed reset

[@grimlock_rsv4634]

@@GK7GARAGE what is abc counter?

[@GK7GARAGE]

Terrance Brown sorry it's sbc counter, it's something Mercedes came up with that it counts how many brake pedal presses it's a $30 tool that just reset the counter

[@grimlock_rsv4634]

@@GK7GARAGE im doin the brake switch as i type..already got it off.. new one wont go in...how does it go in

[@grimlock_rsv4634]

@@GK7GARAGE yea jus finished mine, it didnt turn off eithet...fuk

[@redbaron2448]

Great video I replace mine too and still have the error code. So what did you do next did you fix the problem if so can you explain thank you very much

[@GK7GARAGE]

It can be the sbc counter which can be reset by a $25 tool but you need to scan it and get the code first and make sure that's what's it is before buying the tool

[@redbaron2448]

@@GK7GARAGE Ok thank you

[@jewelsbajapanty3303]

I took out the battery and bougth a new one it work but it will return

[@Bertamirans255]

Thanks

[@GK7GARAGE]

You’re welcome

[@quintonhamilton4006]

Where did you get new switch?

[@AngelTorres-wf4sh]

Reset the computer n the brake light will disappear. Once new switch is installed

[@KingRQ95]

How do you reset the computer ??

[@Sinister_187]

I have same issue just got robbed for 1280$ takin car back tammaroe morning

[@BelguimLover]

I got Esp abs bas on, well sometimes my car goes into limp mode and i lose cruise control.. But most of the time i just restart the car and its fine 🤔 everything works fine. What could it be? A bad fuse? Bad connection somewhere? Sometimes i don't have any issues for days.

[@GK7GARAGE]

Very well may be the brake switch

[@BelguimLover]

@@GK7GARAGE update on this. The esp abs bas brake thing has't come up in like a week now. It seems it only comes on when its kinda cold outside. So i think it might be a bad contact somewhere due the cold.

[@lovera3878]

I replaced the front wheel bearings and ESP , cruise control , ABS light came on. and the steering wheel stiffened a bit. Hope to find the solution soon

[@aradenbaker3346]

Did you ever sort this issue im experiencing the same and only started since it got really cold.

[@oussamachokri28]

هل وجدتم الحل ؟

[@agboolanajeem5268]

👍👍👍👍

[@CaptainReverendo]

OMG i got seasick watching this

[@stephenperrone8694]

Just get new SBC repkaced by Mercedes fir free

[@MrROBINB72]

I just pay 200$ to have it fixed!

[@idknotsure]

What was it?

[@edwardandrade4390]

Good try

[@jasonhitch660]

Buy a Hyundai! Mercedes are junk. I have a E500. Replaced the speed sensors and the : BAS ABS ESP AND BRAKE malfunctions are still on the cluster. 4 more mechanics with 4 more opinions. Stop buying Mercedes