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mercedes benz 600 brake change issue
Sent to Toyota Experts September 15 11:03 PM

i changed the brakes and rotors on a 1994 600 mercedes benz ive never worked on one before i never seen a 2 part caliper before so was i suppose to take all 4 bolts out when i did brake fluid leak out i assumed it was normal so i continued the job will i have to bleed the brakes afterwards and if so whats the proper procedure

 

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September 16 12:15 AM (1 hour and 11 minutes and 26 seconds later)
         
REPLIEDCheck Mark

No, you split the caliper in half. If you are lucky, you will be able to reassemble the brake caliper and it wont leak any brake fluid.Put the two halves of the brake caliper back together. You will need to bleed the brake system. Top off the master cylinder, crack all bleeder screws and allow it to start to drip out.This is gravity bleeding the system. If not all 4 wheels gravity bleed, close all bleeders. With an assistant,pump the brake pedal slowly several times until you start to feel the brake pedal build up some pressure. Starting with the left rear wheel have the assistant hold the brake pedal after pumping it up and crack the bleeder screw open. This will be messy so you may want to use a hose on the bleeder screw and a drip pan. Hold the pedal down until all air bubbles/fluid stops. Close bleeder and repeat process on each wheel until you get a nice steady stream of brake fluid.Top off the master cylinder regularly, dont let the master run outof fluid or the brake system will become airbound.

Repeat this process to the r/rear wheel, then r/front,then l/front last. If done propelry you will have a nice firm brake pedal.Double check the calipers you took apart for any leaks and replace them if they are leaking.




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September 16 12:42 AM (27 minutes and 51 seconds later)
         
Reply to HDGENE's Post: the caliper doesn't appear to be leaking i only did one side and when i gravity bleed will the brake fluid flow by itself

Edited by Customer (name blocked for privacy) on September 16 2006 at 12:50 AM
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September 16 10:55 AM (10 hours and 12 minutes and 27 seconds later)
         
ACCEPTEDCheck Mark
yes, it will start to run out of the bleeder screw.If it isnt leaking you should be ok, take it for a short road test if the brake pedal is firm and recheck it for leaks.


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September 16 2:18 PM (3 hours and 23 minutes and 29 seconds later)
         
Reply to HDGENE's Post: hey i finish the job everything is fine i appreciate the info will contact you again if i need some assistance
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