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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 09:55 AM
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ML500 - changed brake pads - please help!

I just put new pads on my ml500. I put everything back how it was, but lost a decent amount of brake fluid in the process. I looked in the reservoir and it doesn't appear to be too low. When I do the test drive, the brake pedal drops to the floor, the brake light comes on, and I barely have any stopping power. I did spray some brake quiet on the pads too (don't know if that makes a difference). PLEASE HELP!
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 11:01 AM
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got it

the brake fluid was just low. all is well.
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Old Sep 19, 2007 | 08:29 PM
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ok... i thought all was well. as I drove to work, the brake pedal dropped to the floorboard. I am now attempting to bleed the brake lines. On my way home from work, the BAS ESP light came on. any ideas?
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You may have air in the system. Bleed the brakes then disconnect your battery for a while to see if the ESP\BAS light still stays on.
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Old Sep 25, 2007 | 12:08 AM
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how did you lose the fluid?If fluid can get out, air can get in.
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