Posted on 9/13/2024
Are you experiencing vibrations or having an unstable ride in your Mercedes? There are so many factors that could be responsible for this and one of the possible causes for all these problems may be a bad chassis flex disc. Commonly referred to as a flex joint, a chassis flex disc is made of rubber and metal parts and it is used to connect the transmission to the drive shaft. Another function of this component is to reduce the impact of vibrations and shocks originating from the road and to safeguard the other components of the drivetrain. Let’s look at some of the causes of flex disc failure as well as some tips on how to ensure that your Mercedes continues to perform optimally. Main Reasons Why the Flex Disc Fails Age and Wear: The first cause of failure in a flex disc is probably the length of time the flex disc ... read more