20 Feb, 11

Mercedes Sensotronic brake-by-wire SBC ABS Pump System Failures

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Mercedes Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) ABS PumpSensotronic Brake Control (SBC) ABS pump systems are commonly found on higher end Mercedes such as the E-Class, SL & CL Class, CLS etc.. the SBC Sensotronic ABS pump is a brake-by-wire system and Mercedes Benz were one of the first vehicle manufacturing companies to apply this system to cars.

How It Works
The Brake-By-Wire Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) system is quite different to the conventional hydraulic abs braking system because it doesn’t have a brake servo at the reservoir to start with and the brake pedal is connected to the ECU by wire. The sensors on the brake pedal offer a way of communication, telling the on-board computer how the brake pedal was pressed, how hard it was pressed & how quickly it was pressed etc. The computer then calculates the required pressure and activates the braking system producing braking force at each wheel via modulators.

The problem with Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) ABS Pump Braking Systems
The Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) ABS Pump has a service life (also known as a life expectancy) programmed into the control module which works off the number of brake actuations. Once this limit has been reached, the Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) light may illuminate on the dash or a brake related warning may appear on the trip computer. Once this happens, the Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) system is de-activated and the hydraulic braking function mode is activated whereby limited braking pressure is applied to the front brakes thus increasing the braking distance.

When the Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) ABS pump fails, you are led to believe that the unit will require replacing and in some cases (depending on the vehicle application) it can cost up to £2500-3000 for a replacement unit (+Labour, Programming & VAT).

Connected to the STAR diagnostic system, the fault code C2498 will show the fault code description “Service Threshold Reached” as a current & stored fault code. This code cannot be erased without replacing the system.

Common Part Numbers:

Mercedes Part Number – 005 431 0012
Mercedes Part Number – 005 431 0612
Mercedes Part Number –  005 431 3412
Mercedes Part Number –  005 431 7112

Bosch Part Number – 0265 250 067
Bosch Part Number – 0265 250 065
Bosch Part Number – 0265 250 077
Bosch Part Number – 0265 250 092
Bosch Part Number – 0265 960 025
Bosch Part Number – 0265 960 012
Bosch Part NUmber – 0265 960 019

How Can Sinspeed Help Reduce This Cost & Fix The Problem?
Rather than replacing the unit with an expensive new part or even replacing with a second hand part (just waiting for it to fail).. we can remanufacture your existing unit and reprogram the Sensotronic Brake Control (SBC) control module to increase the service life expectancy of the unit. This is becoming a very common problem and we’re able to carry out full repairs to these units and offer a very competitive fitting rate.

For more information & a quote, call us today on 0203 815 9441.

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254 thoughts on “Mercedes Sensotronic brake-by-wire SBC ABS Pump System Failures
  • Hello,i want to fix my sbc pomp.
    Please can you tel me how much is?
    270cdi avangard 2004

    • Hi Alexandru

      Thanks for the enquiry,

      I have sent you an email requesting some further information. Kindly respond to the email and I will quote accordingly for either a repair or replacement if necessary.

      Kind Regards

      Jason
      SINSPEED

  • Hi Im haveing a problem with my mercedes sbc unit abs pump getting. sign comeup ( service brake visit work shop) e320 cdi year 2004 diesal. can you tell me how much to repair please thanks IHave had a star diagnostic done and been told to replace unit or find someone who can repair thankyou

    • Hi Singh

      Thanks for the enquiry,

      I have sent you an email requesting some further information. Kindly respond to the email and I will do my best to quote accordingly for either a repair or replacement if necessary.

      Kind Regards

      Jason
      SINSPEED

  • Hi
    My SBC life Expectancy Reached and requires replacement , confirmed by Dealers , can You quote me price please as stated fix.

    Reg: ST04***
    2004 – EClass
    Thank you

    • Hi Ali

      Thanks for the enquiry,

      I have sent you an email requesting some further information regarding the fault. If you can respond to the email, I will be happy to quote accordingly for a repair where possible and replacement.

      Kind Regards

      Jason
      SINSPEED

    • Hi Charlie

      Thanks for the enquiry,

      I have sent you an email, please respond with some further information as requested in the email. We can then quote accordingly for the repair or replacement if necessary.

      Kind Regards

      Jason
      SINSPEED

  • Hii.
    Wanted To Know what is the price Of SBC Unit, of Mercedes-BenzE280 Diesel
    Year 2006

    • Hi Fardeen

      Thanks for the enquiry,

      We have sent you an email requesting some fault-specific information. Kindly respond to the email with the requested information and we can then quote accordingly for any repairs / replacement.

      Kind Regards

      Jason
      SINSPEED

    • Hi Mitesh

      Thanks for the enquiry,

      We have sent you an email requesting some further information – kindly respond with the requested information and we can quote accordingly for the repairs.

      Kind Regards

      Jason
      SINSPEED

  • E270cdi 04, threshold limit reached etc not in the red yet, bosh number 026 cannot be reset using star nor chinese reset tool can you please quote thanks

    • Hi Patrick

      Thanks for the enquiry,

      I have sent you an email requesting some further information, please respond and I will quote accordingly for a repair or replacement.

      Kind Regards

      Jason
      SINSPEED

  • Hi could you give me price on recondition of sbc pump as iv bein told its reached its pedal press

    • Hi Ikky

      Thanks for the enquiry,

      We’ve sent an email requesting further information, please respond to the questions in the email and we’ll quote accordingly for any repairs or replacement if necessary.

      Kind Regards

      Jason
      SINSPEED

  • Hi
    What is the cost to recondion sbc unit on
    Merc e320cdi (2004)
    And how long is it guaranted for
    Cheers steve

    • Hi Stephen

      Thanks for the enquiry,

      We’ve sent you an email requesting further information – kindly respond and we can quote accordingly for any repairs or replacement if necessary.

      Kind Regards

      Jason
      SINSPEED

  • Hi,

    I have a faulty ABS pump from w211 E500. How much does it cost to repair?

    Thank you

    • Hi Tshegofatso

      Thanks for the enquiry,

      We’ve sent you an email requesting some further information. Please respond to the email and we’ll get back to you with a quote for repairing or replacing the SBC unit.

      Kind Regards

      Jason
      SINSPEED

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