W123 200 Manual Clutch Pedal to floor & Brake light
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W123 200 Manual Clutch Pedal to floor & Brake light
Hi All,
Hope all is well, ok my w123 (200 m115 manual) brake pad light came on,( I did top up the brake fluid ever so slightly a few weeks before the light came on.)
The brake pad light came on as I was almost home I left it for a few weeks when I went to start her up again the clutch pedal just dropped to the floor.
I checked and there looks to be no leakage from the main reservoir. I am planning to change the brakes, where shall I be checking for any leaks on the slave or master?
Or is it a simple case of changing the brakes and pumping the clutch?
I haven’t checked the level of the main reservoir since as we have had bad weather here.
any suggestions?
Thanks all
Hope all is well, ok my w123 (200 m115 manual) brake pad light came on,( I did top up the brake fluid ever so slightly a few weeks before the light came on.)
The brake pad light came on as I was almost home I left it for a few weeks when I went to start her up again the clutch pedal just dropped to the floor.
I checked and there looks to be no leakage from the main reservoir. I am planning to change the brakes, where shall I be checking for any leaks on the slave or master?
Or is it a simple case of changing the brakes and pumping the clutch?
I haven’t checked the level of the main reservoir since as we have had bad weather here.
any suggestions?
Thanks all
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1997 SL320, 1972 TR6, and 1981 Euro 230CE
You are looking at two different issues here.
1. The Brake Pad Light - indicates that the brake pads have worn down and need to be replaced. Once you get the clutch fixed you can get an estimate from most any garage for a brake job if you don;t intend to do the work yourself.
2. Clutch to Floor - indicates that either the clutch master cylinder, pipe/hose from master to slave cylinder, or clutch slave cylinder has failed. This is a separate system from the brakes. Best thing is to replace or rebuild both clutch master and slave at the same time. Buy a reputable brand.
You didn't adequately identify your vehicle. Exactly what year/model are we talking about here? Some of these parts are hard to get.
1. The Brake Pad Light - indicates that the brake pads have worn down and need to be replaced. Once you get the clutch fixed you can get an estimate from most any garage for a brake job if you don;t intend to do the work yourself.
2. Clutch to Floor - indicates that either the clutch master cylinder, pipe/hose from master to slave cylinder, or clutch slave cylinder has failed. This is a separate system from the brakes. Best thing is to replace or rebuild both clutch master and slave at the same time. Buy a reputable brand.
You didn't adequately identify your vehicle. Exactly what year/model are we talking about here? Some of these parts are hard to get.
