Thanks Fred.
-Max
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On Behalf Of Fred Moir
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal
Yup.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
On 12
Yup.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
On 12/11/2010 7:37 AM, Max Dillon wrote:
OK, so to diagnose that condition, once I've got the MC off, I presume there
is an opening to the booster through which I can test for presence of brake
fluid?
-Max
Peter,
No sign of loss of brake fluid from the reservoir,
hich I can test for presence of brake
fluid?
-Max
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On Behalf Of Craig
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To: mercedes@okiebenz.com
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On Fri, 10
Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 10:38 PM
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On Fri, 10 Dec 2010 17:50:15 -0500 "Max Dillon"
wrote:
> Peter,
>
> No sign of loss of brake fluid from the reservoir, and the engine oil
> level is holding stea
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal
You can just put the Mityvac on the suction side of the booster,
ay, December 10, 2010 5:31 PM
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> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal
>
> More to the point, a bad MC will fill the brake booster with brake
> fluid, which is a bad thing. I'm not sure I want brake fluid in the
> oil
>
>
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> Subject: Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal
>
> If there is no fluid leak, the master cylinder is bad. Not a big job
> to replace, and not anyw
, 2010 2:53 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal
You can just put the Mityvac on the suction side of the booster, suck it
down and see if it holds vac. If it doesn't then the diaphragm is bad.
I replaced to MC on the TD, getting those line fittings ba
2010 17:09:18 -0600
From: Peter Frederick psf...@earthlink.net
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal
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Greg, tell me more about this test for the power assist unit. Have
Mity-vac!
-Max
-
> Rich Thomas wrote:
> and getting them
> lined up just right to get the fittings started can either
> take 10sec or 30min. While brake fluid is all over.
Don't tighten the mount bolts until all the lines are started.
Don't tighten any of the lines until _all_ the lines are started.
That doesn'
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal
You can just put the Mityvac on the suction side of the booster, suck it
down and see if it holds vac. If it doesn't then the diaphragm is bad.
I repl
I just like busting on loosers.
--R
On 12/10/2010 5:50 PM, Peter Frederick wrote:
so I can't spell, eh?
Can't type worth doodly anymore, either, since I can't see anything
less than an inch tall on the screen.
Peter.
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Put the lines on before putting the master cylinder all the way down
on the bolts. Much easier.
Peter
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Mity-vac!
-Max
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal
A failed vacuum pump
so I can't spell, eh?
Can't type worth doodly anymore, either, since I can't see anything
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Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 5:31 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal
More to the point, a bad MC will fill the brake booster with brake
fluid, which is a bad thing. I'm not sure I want brake fluid in the
ubject: Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal
A failed vacuum pump can damage the power assist unit. This can be easily
tested with the Mity-Vac.
Greg
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal
Sounds like an internal leak on M/C. O'haul or change it.
Alternative, get a big surprise when going down a hill...
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"You win some, You loose some and You wreck some!
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On 12/10/2010 3:59 PM, Max Dill
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Sent: Friday, December 10, 2010 4:22 PM
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal
Max, et al.
M/cyl bypassing its' seals. Rebuild or replace.
Worse in the cold, seals not as f
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Subject: Re: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal
If there is no fluid leak, the master cylinder is bad. Not a big job
to replace, and not anywhere ne
Loosing, losing or loosening?
On Fri, Dec 10, 2010 at 5:39 PM, Rich Thomas
wrote:
> Yep, loosing you're break peddle is no good.
>
> --R
>
> On 12/10/2010 4:15 PM, Peter Frederick wrote:
>>
>> If there is no fluid leak, the master cylinder is bad. Not a big job to
>> replace, and not anywhere ne
Yep, loosing you're break peddle is no good.
--R
On 12/10/2010 4:15 PM, Peter Frederick wrote:
If there is no fluid leak, the master cylinder is bad. Not a big job
to replace, and not anywhere near as expensive and suddenly loosing
your brakes all together!
Peter
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More to the point, a bad MC will fill the brake booster with brake
fluid, which is a bad thing. I'm not sure I want brake fluid in the
oil
Peter
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Subject: [MBZ] Symptom - sinking brake pedal
OK folks, check my work here. After rebuilding the calipers on my '95 E300,
the service manual says to apply hard pressure to the brake pedal for a
short period of time, and then check for evidence of leaks. When I did this
test,
Sounds like an internal leak on M/C. O'haul or change it.
Alternative, get a big surprise when going down a hill...
--
Pete Arnold
"You win some, You loose some and You wreck some!
-Dale Earnhardt-
On 12/10/2010 3:59 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
OK folks, check my work here. After rebuilding the
Max, et al.
M/cyl bypassing its' seals. Rebuild or replace.
Worse in the cold, seals not as flexible.
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
On 12/10/2010 3:59 PM, Max Dillon wrote:
OK folks, check my work here. After rebuilding the calipers on my '95 E300,
the service manual says to apply hard pressure to the brak
If there is no fluid leak, the master cylinder is bad. Not a big job
to replace, and not anywhere near as expensive and suddenly loosing
your brakes all together!
Peter
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OK folks, check my work here. After rebuilding the calipers on my '95 E300,
the service manual says to apply hard pressure to the brake pedal for a
short period of time, and then check for evidence of leaks. When I did this
test, no sign of any leakage, but the brake pedal slowly sank while I sto
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