some of you here might remember my brake bleeding problem. I would loosen the nipple and the mityvac could not draw any brake fluid. well.....
the inner part of the brake hoses had swollen shut allowing only a pin-sized diameter hole for the fluid to squeeze through. this explains why the brakes still worked (obviously not as effectively).
new hoses installed. problem solved. thanks to all who helped with their suggestions.

rodsob

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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