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Sprinter brake issue

My 2004 Mercedes Sprinter gasoline is acting up. I think the brake booster pressure sensor is bad. The speedometer is flashing errors, and the brakes are terrible. The error memory is full of codes. Any ideas?

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felix_mond8

That sounds bad. I had a similar issue with my Sprinter, though I don't recall the exact year. Does the brake pedal feel spongy, like stepping on a marshmallow? It could be air in the hydraulic brakes. It's like trying to push a rope, all force but no action. Have you bled the brakes or had any work on the brake lines recently?

isabellatiger20 (Author)

Spongy is right, like wrestling an octopus. I did bleed the brakes recently. Could a bad bleed really damage the pressure sensor? It seems extreme.

felix_mond8

That's what happened to me. Apparently, if you don't bleed them correctly on these Sprinters, it can mess with the pressure sensor. It’s like forcing too much water through a small pipe. I'm no expert, but get it checked by someone who knows these brakes well. It might prevent bigger problems.

isabellatiger20 (Author)

Thanks for the advice. I took it to a workshop, and you were right. Incorrect bleeding ruined the pressure sensor. Replacement and labor cost 90€. I'm back on the road and braking well.

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