Brent Baker

This is my first MB and I am a DIY kind of guy. I went to install new rotors and pads and it appears that I made a big mistake and separated the caliper. I put it back together after installing the new rotor and pads with new sensors. I lost a lot of fluid! I just bolted it all back together, refilled the fluid tank, and went to drive it. The brakes require 3 pumps to work. I took it to Firestone to have the brakes bled/flushed. I am worried that the mistake of separating the caliper will have long-term leaking issues. Is that going to happen? Was there a special step to take to put the caliper back together? I am worried.

Brent Baker

Seems fine so far. Firestone flushed the system and all is good. Probably still had the original brake fluid so it was due anyway.

I'll post up if I fine it leaking over the next couple of days.

BF_JC230

Spend $20 next time...

the Haynes book over all would help with things like how to unbolt the caliper and what torque to bolt it back on to...