Howdy -
I am replacing my rotors calipers on the - 91 300D 2.5t W124 - and
flushing the brake fluid as I bleed the system. I am using a Pressure
Bleeder and maintaining 20 + #'s on the bleeder. I am using Ate Blue
brake fluid so I can tell when fresh fluid has filled the part of the system
The inside diameter of the brake lines isn't very big , they don't hold
all that much fluid. The new stuff generally appears at the bleeders
pretty quick, especially if using a pressure bleeder and you've removed
all the old fluid from the reservoir before starting.
--Robert
LarryT wrote:
I would seriously consider replacing all the brake
lines at this time as well. As they age they swell
internally, cutting down on the amount of fluid and
pressure that can reach the calipers.
It's a cheap part and the difference is noticeable.
Worst case scenario, you get a line that has
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From: LWB250 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 2:46 PM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] ABS Flush
I would seriously consider replacing all the brake
lines at this time as well. As they age they swell
internally, cutting down
Larry,
I would encourage you to begin soaking the fittings
with penetrating lube if you haven't already. As for
the ones that the gorilla rounded off, try taking a
pair of ViceGrips to them once they've been soaking
for a couple of days.
It's not an ideal approach, but it's worked for me on
a
: Re: [MBZ] ABS Flush
Larry,
I would encourage you to begin soaking the fittings
with penetrating lube if you haven't already. As for
the ones that the gorilla rounded off, try taking a
pair of ViceGrips to them once they've been soaking
for a couple of days.
It's not an ideal approach
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From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com
Sent: Sunday, July 09, 2006 10:53 AM
Subject: Re: [MBZ] ABS Flush
Well, it might activate the actuators, but the fluid doesn't
Well, it might activate the actuators, but the fluid doesn't actually
circulate much. It won't hurt, certainly. You never know when you
might need the ABS! I used mine last weekend to avoid an accident (the
tires were moaning if not sliding).
Flushing will change all the fluid, not just
Howdy -
FYI -
Was reading the W124 Bible about the ABS system and they suggest finding a
stretch of road - preferably wet to reduce effort - and get on the brakes
hard enough to make the ABS work - not violently, but enough to make the
light flash. This will force fresh brake fluid through
