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Old Aug 1, 2003 | 11:09 AM
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Exclamation master cylinder functions...

In my M3 the master cylinder was a true master cylinder in that the fluid was used for brakes and clutch. Is this the case with the W203?

And a related question... for the past week I've been riding my bike to work yesterday when I got back in the car, clutch was super soft, it engaged about 1" off the floor rather than 5-6" like it usually does. After driving about 20 miles it's better, but still about 60% of what it was.

I'd hate to put in my brakes and then have the stealer refuse warranty on clutch hydraulics of they're tied together!!!

HELP! Before I do something I'll regret.
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Old Aug 1, 2003 | 12:07 PM
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I have never heard of the brakes and clutch sharing the same hydraulics. Maybe it is possible, but I can't see how it would work.
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Old Aug 3, 2003 | 09:54 PM
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They would not share the same hydrolics but may share the same fluid resevoir. I have seen that, but most have two. I would hope Benz has two.
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Old Aug 3, 2003 | 10:38 PM
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Perhaps that's what it was. But here's the deal, My problem is that the clutch pedal seems extremely soft. After driving a long period without using it - expressway - it stiffens up and all seems fine. But right now off the get go it's messed up.

That's why I was asking becuase I didn't want to mess with bleeding if it is tied together.

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