Service A & Service B - COOLANT/TRANS/BRAKE FLUID CHANGED????
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Service A & Service B - COOLANT/TRANS/BRAKE FLUID CHANGED????
I have 30k and going in for my service.. (2003 CLK)
Is it free?? Do they do it automatically??
Or do they come with SUPER LONG LIFE FLUIDS??
Thanks.
Is it free?? Do they do it automatically??
Or do they come with SUPER LONG LIFE FLUIDS??
Thanks.
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I believe that 03's still had free maint during the warranty period. Re the fluids, they are calander based and your manual will spell out the change periods. Cost? I do not know if they are included in the free maint in 03 I do know that in 02 they are, at least with my ML.
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LOL Just got off the phone with my dealer/service advisor because i'm getting ready for my B service. Yes it's free if your car is still under warranty. You have to bring it in and they will check. If there's going to be a cost they will tell you. Not sure about the super long life fluid but they will top off all the cars fluids. Oil, coolant etc..
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Brake fluid....
...MB changed my brake fluid under the free maintenance program during an 'A' service since it was due at 2 yrs. Check the Service Booklet for your model and it gives you the time intervals for different fluid replacements.
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Fluid Changes
If nothing else , Get the brake fluid changed . I just put EBC green pads on my CLK at 9000 miles , decided to bleed the system , The fluid that came out was dark brown. Had contaminites from the Brake pad dust. Show signs of being hot. and some moisture. All which comes from daily driving . You do not want this dirty fluid to work its way back up to the anti lock braking Module . It may not happen now , but after tears , I mean Years of driving it will get there . you will be out of the Warranty period . Trying to hold on to your wallet. A little preventive maintance now could save you from that type of expense
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The brake pad dust got into the brake fluid? Wow!! I think you should tell your MB dealer to get you some new lines as they are defenitly defective. Could you tell me how brake dust is getting in the lines and fluid is not coming out? Curious, because if you are correct then I need to find a new profession.
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Originally Posted by PTE
If nothing else , Get the brake fluid changed . I just put EBC green pads on my CLK at 9000 miles , decided to bleed the system , The fluid that came out was dark brown. Had contaminites from the Brake pad dust. Show signs of being hot. and some moisture. All which comes from daily driving . You do not want this dirty fluid to work its way back up to the anti lock braking Module . It may not happen now , but after tears , I mean Years of driving it will get there . you will be out of the Warranty period . Trying to hold on to your wallet. A little preventive maintance now could save you from that type of expense
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05 ML-500 , 03 CLK5.5 AMG has left the Garage
Brake fluid Change
Well There is a reason MB wants to change the brake fluid . They have all the data ,needed to know ,when and why they want to change those fluids . No , Didn't do a chemical analysis of the fluid , But if you have had the system apart , you would noticed that the Highly polished pistons are sealed against the weather by a dust seal and a internal Quad ring . They seal extremely well . But in hi humidity & rainy regions. Hot Brakes & hi water flooded streets may let Some moisture Wick back pass those seals . It is rare but does happen . Also remember , that their is a vent to the atmosphere ,At the brake reservoir . A tiny hole in the brake reservoir cap . Moisture gets in there also .then into the system. Almost all German car manufactures use a Dot4+200 in their anti skid /locking, braking system . This type of system Just runs hotter. The +200 indicates this fluid can handle an additional 200 degrees F temp , over the convental Dot 4 fluid. This fluid also attracts a fair amount of moisture. This is way they want too do the fluid change . They also Manully activate the ABS system through or with their Dignostic equipment , to help move the fresh clean fluid through the valveing module . And sometime use a vaccum /suction device to pull the fluid through . Most of the time it is recommended at 24,000 miles or every 2 years . Its needed .
I'm sorry if I was too simplistic on the first answer. I did have some comtamination . The car recenty was in for warped front rotors. to be replace. My guest is that the tech used shop air gun with 120 psi line pressure to blow away the dust , some could have got force by the seal & Quad ring . But who knows at this point.
I'm sorry if I was too simplistic on the first answer. I did have some comtamination . The car recenty was in for warped front rotors. to be replace. My guest is that the tech used shop air gun with 120 psi line pressure to blow away the dust , some could have got force by the seal & Quad ring . But who knows at this point.
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Originally Posted by PTE
Well There is a reason MB wants to change the brake fluid . They have all the data ,needed to know ,when and why they want to change those fluids . No , Didn't do a chemical analysis of the fluid , But if you have had the system apart , you would noticed that the Highly polished pistons are sealed against the weather by a dust seal and a internal Quad ring . They seal extremely well . But in hi humidity & rainy regions. Hot Brakes & hi water flooded streets may let Some moisture Wick back pass those seals . It is rare but does happen . Also remember , that their is a vent to the atmosphere ,At the brake reservoir . A tiny hole in the brake reservoir cap . Moisture gets in there also .then into the system. Almost all German car manufactures use a Dot4+200 in their anti skid /locking, braking system . This type of system Just runs hotter. The +200 indicates this fluid can handle an additional 200 degrees F temp , over the convental Dot 4 fluid. This fluid also attracts a fair amount of moisture. This is way they want too do the fluid change . They also Manully activate the ABS system through or with their Dignostic equipment , to help move the fresh clean fluid through the valveing module . And sometime use a vaccum /suction device to pull the fluid through . Most of the time it is recommended at 24,000 miles or every 2 years . Its needed .
I'm sorry if I was too simplistic on the first answer. I did have some comtamination . The car recenty was in for warped front rotors. to be replace. My guest is that the tech used shop air gun with 120 psi line pressure to blow away the dust , some could have got force by the seal & Quad ring . But who knows at this point.
I'm sorry if I was too simplistic on the first answer. I did have some comtamination . The car recenty was in for warped front rotors. to be replace. My guest is that the tech used shop air gun with 120 psi line pressure to blow away the dust , some could have got force by the seal & Quad ring . But who knows at this point.
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I just don't see how brake dust can make its way into the fluid... nor how one can tell that the brake fluid is contaminated with brake dust, or moisture, or got too hot just by looking at it. Discoloration of the brake fluid is typically comes from fretting of the metal and rubber components in contact with the fluid and corrosion of the ferrous parts. Moisture contamination is assumed with old fluid. Rarely mentioned is that copper contaminates the fluid.
Regardless, everyone has the right idea that the fluid needs to be changed on a regular basis, especially on a car with sensitive and expensive ABS equipment.
Regardless, everyone has the right idea that the fluid needs to be changed on a regular basis, especially on a car with sensitive and expensive ABS equipment.
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