Re: [diesel_mercedes] Brakes

 

Well, not DOT 5, as that is the silicone brake fluid.  Unless you do a thorough flush, using 95% or better isopropyl alcohol (and often replacing all the rubber bits in the system), NEVER use DOT 5.

Modern DOT 3 or DOT 4 is fine.  I like the synthetic fluids now available.

There most most certainly ARE bleeder screws on those calipers.  Unless, someone has snapped them off....

Mark in Lakewood, CO

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From: "Nate Rector" <tccservice111@yahoo.com>
To: "diesel mercedes" <diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com>
Sent: Sunday, October 9, 2011 2:55:02 PM
Subject: Re: [diesel_mercedes] Brakes

 

Dot 4 or higher.

From: Carmine <drnickv@sbcglobal.net>
To: diesel_mercedes@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Sunday, October 9, 2011 3:59 PM
Subject: [diesel_mercedes] Brakes

 

Dear enthusiasts

I have a 84 300D. working on the front brakes. had rotors turned, installing new pads. We had also planned on flushing brake system and adding new fluid.

1. What kind of brake fluid is required?

2. No brake bleeders? What the heck is that. Have never seen such a thing in my life. How do you flush system or bleed the brakes? Book seemed a bit unclear.

3. boots in the calipers are starting to crack just like the rest of the rubber on the car. How are these to rebuild? Prices for new ones are a bit more than we want to spend.

thanks, Nick

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