Rusty Rear Brake Lines
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Rusty Rear Brake Lines
I noticed that on my 98 c43 the brake lines are pretty rusty near the caliper. Have any of you done a brake line replacement on our cars?
any suggestions how to take care of this? I e heard that it’s a pain to do. If I buy the lines all turned and ready to put on they say it’s hard to install do to all the stuff in the way.
Some splice the line and flare it and use some compression fitting. This seems the fastest way but not the best way.
Any suggestions or a how to would be appreciated.
any suggestions how to take care of this? I e heard that it’s a pain to do. If I buy the lines all turned and ready to put on they say it’s hard to install do to all the stuff in the way.
Some splice the line and flare it and use some compression fitting. This seems the fastest way but not the best way.
Any suggestions or a how to would be appreciated.
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I would replace the rusty pipes, but don't know how difficult of a job it is. I did have to replace the complete passenger side pipe from the ABS pump unit to the caliper, threading it under the engine along the front frame. It was a bit of a hassle, but doable.
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A guy from advance auto suggested I use copper brake lines because they are easier to bend. What kind of brake lines did you use?
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Honestly I don't remember. Could have been copper, but can't check as I sold Grand'ma last April...
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Sold for 12'500 swissies. Was wanting 15'000 but nobody was taking. Don't forget she had 311'000 km on the clock, so was getting on in age. I was moving, and where I am now I don't have a garage. Even the C63 has to live and sleep outside. A pain!
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Granma would have outlasted your latest purchase.
For 12500 swiss francs you can buy lots of chocolate and popcorn for your grandchildren
They will for sure love your generosity.
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Which car is grandma? I thought you called your c43 Rex or something like that ….
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T-Rex or the "Beast" (nothing to do with the presidential vehicle...) is now the C63
First problem with the 63 the other day. The battery died on me out in the boondocks when I was going for a hike. At first I thought the battery was dead, knowing it was manufactured in 12/12, but all the lights came on, headlights working etc. Then I thought, perhaps a faulty relay of the starter motor? After having tried jump charging from a big Mistu jeep, that didn't work either. So called the breakdown service, but had to wait more than 3 hours for the guy to show up. He came with his flatbed truck, just in case we couldn't get it to start. He connected a booster pack directly on the electric plugs under the hood and bingo she stared immediately. The afternoon was spent at the MB dealer to get a new battery installed and some programming done in the electronics. Now with the modern vehicles, it's impossible to just simply change the battery, without talking electronically with the electronic modules.
Yeah, I miss the simplicity of the 43 where you just changed the battery and then spend a couple of minutes reprogramming the windows and sunroof if you have one. Nothing else needed. Oh, the battery and installation cost me 597.- swissies that's practically the equivalent in $ at current ROE. They did wash the vehicle for free
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