Those bolts are really tough. I doubt you will break one off. I wouldn't hesitate to hit the wrench or breaker bar with a hammer to loosten it. Again, be sure you are turning it the correct way to loosten. If you are on the outside looking at it from the bottom not the bolt head size it needs to go clockwise to loosten it.

Good luck.

tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Any auto parts store stocks the bleeder valves.

Ok another issue. One of the break pads went back in nicely but the other won't go back in. How can I push that piston back a bit to allow clearance for the new pad? Thanks.

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1984 300d....

Large flat screwdriver used as a pry bar.

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~Michael S.~
Past cars:

1986 300SDL
1987 300SDL
1982 240D
1982 300SD


Current:

1987 300SDL

Ok I got em' in. Whew. One last question. I took some fluid out of the brake fluid reservoir and I might have take a little to much, but I've topped it off. Their isn't anyway I got air into the master cylinder right. I mean I would assume any air would have surfaced to the top and the fluid in the reservoir looks like it has no bubbles. So take it for a drive? Or wait till I get a replacement bleed screw and bleed first to make sure....Thanks again.

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1984 300d....

Not unlesss you opened a bleeder screw, loosened a hose or applied the brakes with the reservoir empty. Of course, you can check the brake pedal "firmness" before driving.

[quote=rama777; I mean I would assume any air would have surfaced to the top and the fluid in the reservoir looks like it has no bubbles..[/quote]

I don't think tiny air bubbles in the brake line will ever surface IMHO. If air gets in the system, the only way to get it out is to bleed it out. Right guys?

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85 300CD Turbo "Das Polluter" 230K sold for $3,000

98 BMW 323is

Right.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.

Uhhh. You know the sensor unit that is bolted on to the caliper. I would assume the direction to loosen that bolt is the same to loosen the caliper bolts..Right?

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1984 300d....

Yes.

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83 SD

84 CD

"lefty loosey, righty tighty"

Only if you are looking at the top of the bolt.

Tom W

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.