Pagoda SL Group
W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Tom in seattle on August 10, 2020, 05:28:32
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I feel the brakes on my 250 SL are soft. If I slam them hard they will not lock up the wheels at slow speed. The nose dives but I just don’t think brake pressure is as it should be. I have bled the lines using a mighty vac and checked brake pads which have plenty of wear left. I’m now wondering if the vacuum cylinder is helping enough. How do I check the assist ? I don’t know if this is related but when I push the brake in at idle and not in gear the rpms increase about 200. Should this occur?
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Hi,
if the idle increases when you push the brake your brake vaccum has a leakage. Check the connections, hose, check valve, booster.
...WRe
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I thought rom increase was probably related. I will check connections etc. But assuming I find nothing is it correct to assume the vacuum canister has a leak? And if so is there a repair for other than outright replacement?