Replacing brake fluid reservoir ONLY
#1
Replacing brake fluid reservoir ONLY
Hi all,
First post/thread so be nice![Big Grin](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I've got a 2001 C200 Kompressor (165,000km on the dial). Recently took it in for a service, and amongst other things, I was told the brake fluid reservoir was cracked and needed replacing.
Took the car home and inspected myself, to discover the top is pretty badly cracked and seems there is a little bit of fluid seeping out. I see you can purchase new brake fluid reservoirs from pelicanparts, but am a little confused on the install job.
Is it possible to remove / replace the brake fluid reservoir without also having to: (a) disconnect the battery, (b) remove the master cylinder, and (c) bleed the brakes?
If so - then should be a pretty easy repair job! If no, off to the mechanic for me.
Cheers
First post/thread so be nice
![Big Grin](https://mbworld.org/forums/images/smilies/biggrin.gif)
I've got a 2001 C200 Kompressor (165,000km on the dial). Recently took it in for a service, and amongst other things, I was told the brake fluid reservoir was cracked and needed replacing.
Took the car home and inspected myself, to discover the top is pretty badly cracked and seems there is a little bit of fluid seeping out. I see you can purchase new brake fluid reservoirs from pelicanparts, but am a little confused on the install job.
Is it possible to remove / replace the brake fluid reservoir without also having to: (a) disconnect the battery, (b) remove the master cylinder, and (c) bleed the brakes?
If so - then should be a pretty easy repair job! If no, off to the mechanic for me.
Cheers
#2
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As for A I would not remove battery just be carful as the early w203's loved to blow rear sam's when you messed with the battery. As for C you will need to bleed the brakes which is a good idea anyway as you just go the car!