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How long would it take for the system to trickle out the gunky fluid and to complete the bleeding process using your method, more or less? I am willing to give it a try (if it works, I'd say it is the very best approach to brake fluid bleeding, in that it is done without the need for a power bleeder or the assistance from others...) I'd also like to learn more about what was suggested by winmutt, which process I do not completely understand at this point, but think that perhaps might be usefully used in conjunction with what you have advised... Thanks, Rino
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Please pardon my inexperience about the topic at hand and be patient, you guys... Both what you and vstech have suggested seems superior to the other methods posted here involving power bleeders or the traditional use of an assistant (to pump on the breaks - with the resultant wear on the bleeder valves)... but I need to fully understand how it works before I can do it appropriately on my own. And, if you know of a website that explains this process thoroughly (maybe even with pictures), by all means let me know. Thanks, Rino
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Agree with The Gears, no need to bleed unless you remove hoses. HOWEVER, brake fluid absorbes water very eaisly. A good maintainence item, as water soaked fluid will eventually rust calipers, then you get to spend even mo money. You may have heard, maintenance, maintence, maintence. This is part of it. This time of year may prohibit this. See three sentances ago. The resevoir has a passage way in the bottom. It is odd, I didn't believe it either. Just keep it topped up.
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just dont wait too late. i burned through a pad once and prying it off the disk rotor was probably an 8-10 hour job and infinitely frustrating. i dont know about the w123's but my w126 has pad-wear sensors that need to be purchased & installed as well.
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Good point, rektide, 123's have pad wear sensor too. Not a bad idea to replace. Cheap and available from most sites, some of which will alert you to other needed parts when purchasing items for whatever job you're doing.
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Just to confirm that, as many of you suggested, it is really very simple... you just need to do it once to realize its simplicity...
This morning I changed the brake fluid (using the gravity method), then took the brake pads out, played around with the caliper, put the brake pads in... Thank you so much everybody for letting me know how to do it and that I could do it... It's a wonderful support forum that we have here! Rino
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When replacing the pads, what's the best way to get rid of the brake pad dust that accumulates inside the calipers? It is likely to contain asbestos which is very hazardous to your health... so you don't want to use compressed air, risking to inhale it... I heard of some people washing their brakes as well when they wash their cars... Pouring water over the calipers... does it make sense?
Rino
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