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slave cylinders and brake hose problem
looks like it never ever ends. i just changed the brake master cylinder in my 82 240d. now i have a leak somewhere in the brake system. my guess is the slaves or the rubber brake lines are now leaking due to the pressure from the master.
does anyone have any tips to avoid any landmines when i change the brake hoses (swollen) and rebuild the slaves? is it as straightforward as detaching, cleaning, then reinstalling? thanks for your help.
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$500 1982 240d owner "Gunter" 125k miles,4 speed manual crank windows, MB Tex, all original no a/c, daily driver Scorecard so far.... $230 Maaco paint job $27 dimmer switch, $40 shutoff valve, $45 brake MC, $260 calipers, $40 brake hoses, $40 side fender trim, $20 balancing, $109 lifetime alignment, $10 fuel return lines, $115 oil&fuel filters for next 30k miles |
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Slaves
What do you mean by slaves...
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Wherever there are masters, there must be slaves. The politically correct name are wheel cylinders or calipers.
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Should all work pretty easy since it sounds like the calipers aren't frozen. It isn't hard to rebuild them or change the brake hoses as long as the calipers aren't coroded... in which case it's probably replacement time.
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1985 300D Turbo ~225k 2000 F350 (Powerstroke) 4X4, SWB, CC, SRW, 6spd ~148k 1999 International 4900, DT466e (250hp/660 ft/lbs), Allison MD3060 ~73k |
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Brakes
Can you find the leak..I wouldn't think the caliphers are leaking either internally or externally..It is not unusual for them to rust up and freeze and when that happens you will have pedal...find the source of the leak and reply..
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If you have disappearing brake fluid, don't overlook the clutch system. A leaking clutch master cylinder can drop the fluid down behind the floor mat and you'd never see it.
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Rick Miley 2014 Tesla Model S 2018 Tesla Model 3 2017 Nissan LEAF Former MB: 99 E300, 86 190E 2.3, 87 300E, 80 240D, 82 204D Euro Chain Elongation References |
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