98 w140 s320 proper bleeding procedure
05-30-2023, 12:05 PM
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98 w140 s320 proper bleeding procedure
On brake fluid flush I made this terrible mistake of letting the reservoir run out of brake fluid.. ever since it seems I can't get back how the brakes were... flushed so many times.. I feel air is trapped in the abs pump... New rotors hoses and pads... can our experts please guide me on the peculiarities of properly bleeding w140 brakes... thank you... I think I need to bleed the abs pump....
06-05-2023, 12:57 AM
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Start with an assistant applying the brake and crack the lines right at the master cylinder loose. One line for each pump of brakes. Watch for the burp of air. Follow the brake lines to the ABS pump and do the same for each line. First where fluid enters the pump... then after. Then each of the wheels.
It is possible that in pressing the pedal well beyond normal travel the brake master’s seals died. Happens.
It is possible that in pressing the pedal well beyond normal travel the brake master’s seals died. Happens.
