Re: [MBZ] OT: Calipers and anti-lock brakes

2011-12-25 Thread Allan Streib
Scott and Gwen Ritchey ritche...@nc.rr.com writes: Just don't let the container run dry while you're bleeding and you may need to suck a little bit back out of the master cyl reservoir when done. When you are done, tip the container so the end of the pickup tube is not submerged in the brake

Re: [MBZ] OT: Calipers and anti-lock brakes

2011-12-24 Thread Rick Knoble
-Curt Wrote: I'm thinking to do hoses while I'm there, the truck sat a lot before I got it and I figure its probably due... Thoughts? http://www.bmw-m.net/TechProc/bleeder.htm http://www.amazon.com/Motive-Products-Adapters-Vehicles-Reservoir/dp/B000TYL7KY/ref=acc_glance_auto_ai_ps_t_2

Re: [MBZ] OT: Calipers and anti-lock brakes

2011-12-24 Thread Scott and Gwen Ritchey
brakes on schedule when you have one of these. Scott -Original Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rick Knoble Sent: Saturday, December 24, 2011 6:11 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] OT: Calipers and anti-lock

[MBZ] OT: Calipers and anti-lock brakes

2011-12-23 Thread Curt Raymond
The front calipers on my 2003 Ford Ranger are sticky, they've got Akebono pads in them so I don't want some goober messing with them. My local Car Quest has the calipers in stock... Problem for me is they've got ABS and I'm under the impression you need a pressure bleeder when dealing with

Re: [MBZ] OT: Calipers and anti-lock brakes

2011-12-23 Thread Mitch Haley
Curt Raymond wrote: Problem for me is they've got ABS and I'm under the impression you need a pressure bleeder when dealing with ABS. I borrowed Dad's Dakota last month and popped a front hose. Didn't have any problem bleeding it the old fashioned way after replacing the hose (and it had

Re: [MBZ] OT: Calipers and anti-lock brakes

2011-12-23 Thread Max
They'll probably bleed just fine. Pressure bleeder is required to change the fluid held by the ABS pump and plumbing. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD ___ ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to