Some Facts About Brake Hoses:
#1. The industry standard average safety life of a brake hose is six years. FYI data SAE: J1401, J1703, J1705, J1873, J1406, J1288, J1403, J1833, J1402.
#2. Brake hoses deteriorate from the inside as well as the outside.
#3. Moisture is absorbed into brake fluid systems through brake hoses.
#4. Contaminants in brake fluid act abrasively on the inner wall of brake hoses.
#5. The brake hose reinforcing fabric deteriorates through expansion and moisture.
#6. High operating temperatures contribute to the deterioration of hoses.
#7. Brake hoses swell with age and restrict flow.
#8. Generally all brake hoses on a vehicle deteriorate at the same rate, So all hoses should be replaced if one is found to be faulty!
Brake hose failure mode:
#A. Rupture (burst hose) = age, exercise (too many miles) or impact are the typical cause.
*B. Partial internal collapse = the inner ply becomes damaged/detached acting as a partial restriction and/or one way valve.
#C. Full internal Blockage = the inner ply becomes damaged/detached acting as a plug = brake pedal still feels good but there is no brake application.
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Brake is a safety system = issues can kill you or others!!!
Be aware of your LEGAL LIABILITY.
http://www.matveylaw.com/CM/Custom/Car-Accident-Causes.asp
http://www.expertlaw.com/library/car-accidents/
http://www.nolo.com/article.cfm/ObjectID/0F1CEF63-DD72-4E9C-A9EFEF37DFC3C5ED/catID/C2B5FF79-6DD8-4FD5-85351429C56DCFFD/104/199/255/ART/
http://www.goldsteinhayes.com/PracticeAreas/Automobile-Accidents.asp
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do I have BENDIX or ATE calipers ??? a common question...
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/general-information/275588-bendix-ate-caliper.html#post3208802
Warning: Over-stroking the master cylinder may cause it to fail.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/general-information/334529-warning-over-stroking-master-cylinder-may-cause-fail.html
TYPICAL 'RUBBER' BRAKE HOSE FAILURES
http://www.maltech.com.au/brakehoses.html
http://www.familycar.com/brakes.htm
Incredible data, a must read.
Brakes FAQ Home Volvo Maintenance FAQ for 7xx/9xx/90 Cars
http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/faq/Brakes.html
The Brake Bible
http://www.carbibles.com/brake_bible.html
Bendix Instructional Videos
http://www.bendixbrakes.com/techCorner/
ATE Caliper half O ring source
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/general-information/295769-ate-caliper-half-o-ring-source.html
Brakes caught fire 1999 C280 (with pictures of damage)
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/208962-brakes-caught-fire-1999-c280.html
Tell my dad my tire is on fire! :eek:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/105730-tell-my-dad-my-tire-fire-eek.html
gruesome 617 engine pics - don't look if you have a weak stomach
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/147821-brake-fail-gruesome-617-engine-pics-dont-look-if-you-have-weak-stomach.html
Industry Adopts Brake Fluid Replacement Guidelines By Bill Williams, Technical Contributor
http://www.babcox.com/editorial/bf/bf50412.htm
Brake flush every two years?! U'r kidding right?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/96852-brake-flush-every-two-years-ur-kidding-right.html
Why should I flush my brake fluid every year, you ask?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/38856-why-should-i-flush-my-brake-fluid-every-year-you-ask.html#post220599
Brake bleeder recommendation
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/72839-brake-bleeder-recommendation.html#post455818
Power Bleeder or what?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/103226-power-bleeder-what.html#post707359
Brake bleeder - power bleeder Homemade
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/117258-brake-bleeder-power-bleeder-homemade.html
Anyone replace brake pads on new '03 E-class?? ("deactivate" the SBC system).
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/70790-anyone-replace-brake-pads-new-03-e-class-2.html#post2392913
WARPED ROTORS
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/12589-warped-rotors-post1105426.html
How To Replace Front Rotor W123
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/214123-how-replace-front-rotor-w123.html
Brake squeal fixes for new rotors, calipers, pads?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/142244-brake-squeal-fixes-new-rotors-calipers-pads.html
Can't remove rear brake rotor.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/105072-cant-remove-rear-brake-rotor.html
Parking brake adjustment
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/187621-parking-brake.html
testing ABS sensors
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/138164-testing-abs-sensors.html
Is it bad to just replace one brake rotor...
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/138773-bad-just-replace-one-brake-rotor.html#post1029208
brake pads/caliper--need help!
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/138115-brake-pads-caliper-need-help.html#post1022773
New disks old pads
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/123709-new-disks-old-pads.html#post888590
brake problems- I really, really, dislike brake work!
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/33381-brake-problems-i-really-really-dislike-brake-work.html#post184248
Frau Frankenbenz not stopping on a dime
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/141573-frau-frankenbenz-not-stopping-dime-post1059782.html
Eaten alive! My brakes that is...
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?p=666235
How long do your brake pads last?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/39948-how-long-do-your-brake-pads-last.html#post227992
Removing brake disk 300D. Real -vs-Manuel
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/90138-removing-brake-disk-300d-real-vs-manuel.html#post593769
Weak brakes, but good pedal feel.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/135096-weak-brakes-but-good-pedal-feel.html#post993172
Brake bleed disaster
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/64278-brake-bleed-disaster.html#post396205
Disappearing Brake Fluid
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/139187-disappearing-brake-fluid.html#post1033187
Brake Fluid Blowout
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/110639-brake-fluid-blowout.html#post772785
Defective new master cylinder? (long)
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/112993-defective-new-master-cylinder-long.html#post798232
HOW do you attach the Resevoir to the Master Cylinder??
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/142292-how-do-you-attach-resevoir-master-cylinder.html#post1066676
W126 master cylinder and reservoir
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/116363-w126-master-cylinder-reservoir.html#post826695
W123 Dragging brake question
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/136186-w123-dragging-brake-question.html#post1003736
Need brake advice / calipers not releasing
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/97241-need-brake-advice-calipers-not-releasing.html#post656713
What trips the ABS light on a W126?
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/109522-what-trips-abs-light-w126.html#post761019
I have tried everything... vac booster
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/135611-i-have-tried-everything-vac-booster.html#post997851
Brake system bleeding, master cylinder bleeding
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/general-information/149045-brake-system-bleeding-master-cylinder-bleeding-damage-warning.html#post1127978
1995 C280 Brake Job Question
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/tech-help/120769-1995-c280-brake-job-question.html#post864475
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Antique Brake systems
Mercedes-Benz Ponton Front Brake Maintenance
http://www.mbzponton.org/valueadded/maintenance/brakes.htm
Mercedes-Benz Ponton ATE Brake Booster Rebuild
http://www.mbzponton.org/valueadded/maintenance/booster/booster.htm
Mercedes-Benz Ponton Brake Cylinder Replacement
http://www.mbzponton.org/valueadded/maintenance/brakecyl.htm
Mercedes-Benz Ponton Brake Light Switch
http://www.mbzponton.org/valueadded/maintenance/brakeswitch.htm
Mercedes-Benz Ponton
~ replacing worn out brake and clutch pedal washers ~
http://www.mbzponton.org/valueadded/maintenance/pedalwashers.htm
Brakes: ATE power brakes (
brochure /
ATE T-50 manual)
Brakes:
ATE T-50 article
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Brake line flaring tools, and how to use them.
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/diesel-discussion/219767-tips-making-successful-bubble-flares.html
Replacement metric brake line fittings
http://store.fedhillusa.com/
metric bubble flaring tool set
https://www.google.com/search?q=metric+bubble+flaring+tool+set&ie=utf-8&oe=utf-8&aq=t&rls=org.mozilla:en-US:official&client=firefox-a
http://www.agscompany.com/automotive/brake-fuel-transmission-lines/poly-armour/320
AAS 6mm Bubble Flare Brake Line Union
http://www.amazon.com/AAS-Bubble-Flare-Brake-277000/dp/B006HI6FRG/
http://www.denlorstools.com/home/dt1/page_45095/v_8_tools_806_316_tubing_bending__plier.html
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DIY ASR Defeat Switch
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-performance-paddock/55692-diy-asr-defeat-switch.html