Brake fluid change
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Brake fluid change
My car is 2016 with 20k miles (bought in January 2022 and it had 11k miles) and the service history does not indicate a brake fluid change. I just swapped to EBC red pads and even though the reservoir looks very clean, I had to retract the pistons a bit for new pads likely moving around dirty fluid. I know MB uses their own machine that utilizes pressure to force new fluid through the system when changing. Is this mandatory for fluid replacement or will the traditional method of bleeding and pumping the brakes work just as well?
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My car is 2016 with 20k miles (bought in January 2022 and it had 11k miles) and the service history does not indicate a brake fluid change. I just swapped to EBC red pads and even though the reservoir looks very clean, I had to retract the pistons a bit for new pads likely moving around dirty fluid. I know MB uses their own machine that utilizes pressure to force new fluid through the system when changing. Is this mandatory for fluid replacement or will the traditional method of bleeding and pumping the brakes work just as well?
This:
Motive Products 0090 Motive Products Power Brake Replacement Bleeder Tanks | Summit Racing
With this:
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My car is 2016 with 20k miles (bought in January 2022 and it had 11k miles) and the service history does not indicate a brake fluid change. I just swapped to EBC red pads and even though the reservoir looks very clean, I had to retract the pistons a bit for new pads likely moving around dirty fluid. I know MB uses their own machine that utilizes pressure to force new fluid through the system when changing. Is this mandatory for fluid replacement or will the traditional method of bleeding and pumping the brakes work just as well?
You will be surprised how cloudy and cruddy the fluid is even when changed at the specified interval of 2 years.
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You can bleed to traditional way, but it's so much easier using a pressure tank and adapter to force fluid from the master down to the individual calipers:
This:
Motive Products 0090 Motive Products Power Brake Replacement Bleeder Tanks | Summit Racing
With this:
Amazon.com: Motive Products - 1100 European Master Cylinder Adapter : Automotive
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This:
Motive Products 0090 Motive Products Power Brake Replacement Bleeder Tanks | Summit Racing
With this:
Amazon.com: Motive Products - 1100 European Master Cylinder Adapter : Automotive
Regards,
Joe
This is well documented on this site. It’s easy for any MB. Senior Leigh on YouTube has a video for W222 I believe and click on my DIY for more info. Easy DIY job and for an Indy.
You will be surprised how cloudy and cruddy the fluid is even when changed at the specified interval of 2 years
You will be surprised how cloudy and cruddy the fluid is even when changed at the specified interval of 2 years
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How much fluid is needed to bleed the entire system? I was reading a post where it stated to use the power bleeder to simply pressurize the system and not to exactly force new fluid into the reservoir. Just make sure the reservoir was full each time you pressurize. Anyone know what benefit that adds?
Pentosin DOT 4 seems to have the best ratings. Thoughts on fluid? My car does not see the track.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/sup...204114-1204115
The fluid in my reservoir looks very clean but I am sure the fluid in the calipers and lines is discolored and dirty. When forcing new fluid through the system, what are the most important indicators to close the bleeder again? New fluid color and no bubbles?
Pentosin DOT 4 seems to have the best ratings. Thoughts on fluid? My car does not see the track.
https://www.fcpeuro.com/products/sup...204114-1204115
The fluid in my reservoir looks very clean but I am sure the fluid in the calipers and lines is discolored and dirty. When forcing new fluid through the system, what are the most important indicators to close the bleeder again? New fluid color and no bubbles?
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It's an easy procedure if you have average-level automotive DIY skills. I think 1 liter of fluid is enough, but I wanted more than that amount in the pressure bleeder tank to be on the safe side. So I bought two bottles from the dealer and poured them both into the pressure bleeder.
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Click on the link in my signature. Here is the brake fluid replacement: https://mbworld.org/forums/gle-class...ml#post8153117
It's an easy procedure if you have average-level automotive DIY skills. I think 1 liter of fluid is enough, but I wanted more than that amount in the pressure bleeder tank to be on the safe side. So I bought two bottles from the dealer and poured them both into the pressure bleeder.
It's an easy procedure if you have average-level automotive DIY skills. I think 1 liter of fluid is enough, but I wanted more than that amount in the pressure bleeder tank to be on the safe side. So I bought two bottles from the dealer and poured them both into the pressure bleeder.
I've seen the MB fluid in both plastic and metal containers. Is there a difference? I want to stick with oem fluid
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