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W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: 71 pagoda on January 21, 2004, 10:02:43

Title: Winter project Brakes
Post by: 71 pagoda on January 21, 2004, 10:02:43

I am just finishing up one of my winter projects which was replacing the rubber brake lines, rebuild calipers, replace rotors, pads, parking brakes and reservior.  After bleeding the lines I took her out for a test ride. The brakes felt spongey and the pedel was a little low.  My question is do I need to bleed them again or can I adjust the pedel height?  I didnt replace the master cyl or touch the booster.
Larry
71 280sl

Title: Re: Winter project Brakes
Post by: Naj ✝︎ on January 21, 2004, 17:45:48

If brakes were working okay before, bleed again.
Must be air trapped in the system somewhere.
naj

65 230SL
68 280SL

Title: Re: Winter project Brakes
Post by: Bob G ✝︎ on January 22, 2004, 11:45:36

I had all the caliber hoes replaced on my SL. My friend an expert Mercedes-benz wrench helped me do it. He preferred the old style bleeding system of one person in the car and one person doing the bleeding. I remember it took a bit of fluid but low and behold we did the job and my brakes are good again.

Bob Geco