<font size=2>Michael asks three questions-</font>
<br><font size=2>>First question: can you determine the origin
of the pads? Are they OEM, or aftermarket?<br>
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<br><font size=2>I can't tell. I would image they are aftermarket
as they do not have any Benz logo on them.</font>
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>Second question: most of recent Mercedes models are brake-by-wire.
Is this one? If so, the problem may be due to the signals coming
from the sensors rather than the pads.</font>
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<br><font size=2>I have to check into this. </font>
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>Third question: does the problem replicate when the pads ordinarily
should be fully warmed up (say, after some stop-go-traffic or repeated
braking before turns)? If not, it may just be the compound of the
brake pads and they will likely have to be changed.</font>
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<br><font size=2>Only when the pads are warm. When cold, they don't
make any noises.</font>
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