2010 MB Eclass W212 replace brake fluid
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2010 MB Eclass W212 replace brake fluid
2010 MB E class w212, replacing the brake fluid, How is it done? In older cars, you would have some one sitting in the drivers seat pumping the brake pedal while you would be at the wheel, loosening and tightening the bleed screw as needed, untol the new fluid appeared.
Does the same procedure work with the MB w212? Or is it more complicated?
Does the same procedure work with the MB w212? Or is it more complicated?
Last edited by Justontime; May 9, 2019 at 02:17 PM.
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Nothing special about the E350 brakes. You can do the driver pump method, use a Mityvac pump at the caliper, pressure bleeder at the reservoir, or gravity bleed.
Like all brake systems jus be sure you don't run the reservoir dry and use the correct fluid.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...2011-e350.html
Like all brake systems jus be sure you don't run the reservoir dry and use the correct fluid.
https://mbworld.org/forums/e-class-w...2011-e350.html
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Use a brake bleeding kit (Motive products). The procedure is the same as your old school approach, but you don't need the assistant in the driver's seat. The bleeder pressurizes the lines while feeding fluid. You are your own mechanic these days. Who can muster up a monkey to push on the brake pedal anymore?
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If you are going to use the brake pedal to push the fluid through the system you don't want to move the pedal any further than it normally moves. The area past normal movement in the master cylinder may
be rough or be contaminated and pushing the brake pedal to the floor can damage the rubber piston seals.
Stu
be rough or be contaminated and pushing the brake pedal to the floor can damage the rubber piston seals.
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I've used the Motive pressure bleeder on the master cylinder. Contrary to the instructions that come with it, I dont fill it with fluid but just use it to put air pressure on top of the fluid in the reservoir. You may have to remove the cap once or twice during the procedure to replenish the fluid, but still way easier than the pump the brake method or applying vacuum on the bleed nipple.
