Poor brakes in 1984 380 SE
07-20-2004, 12:43 AM
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1984 380 SEL
Poor brakes in 1984 380 SE
I have replaced the front right pads, left front caliper and pads to
eliminate noise from worn pads and sticking caliper. Its quiet now.
BUT, the brakes still don't stop very well, needs a lot of pedal pressure.
Could it be the vacuum booster ? How can I trouble shoot this ?
Does it run off the engine vacuum, like most other cars ?
I'm not familiar with MB's , the car belongs to my sister-in-law,
whom I'm trying to help out.
TIA for any advice.
eliminate noise from worn pads and sticking caliper. Its quiet now.
BUT, the brakes still don't stop very well, needs a lot of pedal pressure.
Could it be the vacuum booster ? How can I trouble shoot this ?
Does it run off the engine vacuum, like most other cars ?
I'm not familiar with MB's , the car belongs to my sister-in-law,
whom I'm trying to help out.
TIA for any advice.
