CLK 430 (208.370) V8-4.3L (113.943) (1999)
Drum Brake System: 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