The washer fluid tank is a major PITA to replace. Ironic that they’re so brittle when they age, causing even a casual glance at one to shatter it. You know it’s bad when the dealer stocks them for a car that they stopped making 15 years ago.
-D > On Jan 5, 2021, at 9:36 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes > <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > I have to replace the washer tank. I have a new one ready to go. This thing > was supposed to be a flipper but may end up having to keep it a while. > > Sent from my iPhone > >> On Jan 5, 2021, at 7:56 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> >> wrote: >> >> I tried everything else and got nowhere until I replaced the MC. It wasn’t >> a bad job, kind of tight, though, like everything on these MLs. G-d forbid >> you have to replace the windshield washer fluid reservoir. That is a >> stinking nightmare. >> >> -D >> >>> On Jan 5, 2021, at 8:53 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>> >>> Perhaps I just need to replace the MC. >>> >>> Sent from my iPhone >>> >>>>> On Jan 5, 2021, at 7:52 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes >>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>> >>>> Interesting, as I had the exact same issue with the former ML500. Pedal >>>> wasn’t soft or bled down, but the travel seemed way too long, even after >>>> pressure bleeding the system when I replaced a stuck right rear caliper. >>>> It seemed like it almost went to the floor before you got any braking >>>> action. A pump didn’t make any noticeable difference. >>>> >>>> I replaced the master cylinder and it was much improved. >>>> >>>> -D >>>> >>>>> On Jan 5, 2021, at 8:47 AM, Kaleb Striplin via Mercedes >>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>> >>>>> The thing that had me wondering about the MC is when it was leaking fluid >>>>> and got low the pedal would go all the way to the floor. Wondered if >>>>> pushing it too far ruined the seals in the MC. It does not seems to >>>>> slowly sink though but will drive it again and pay more attention. >>>>> >>>>> Sent from my iPhone >>>>> >>>>>>> On Jan 5, 2021, at 7:35 AM, Jim Cathey via Mercedes >>>>>>> <mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>>> >>>>>>> Always thought bad master cylinder was a slowly sinking pedal. >>>>>> >>>>>> Or brakes that won't release. The OP's problem sounds like it's >>>>>> not bled correctly. Especially since he didn't touch the MC >>>>>> mechanically. >>>>>> >>>>>> -- Jim >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>>> >>>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>>> >>>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>>> >>>>> >>>>> >>>>> _______________________________________ >>>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>>> >>>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>>> >>>> >>>> >>>> _______________________________________ >>>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>>> >>>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>>> >>>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>>> >>> >>> >>> _______________________________________ >>> http://www.okiebenz.com >>> >>> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >>> >>> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >>> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >>> >> >> >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > > > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com > _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
