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Old 11-20-2004, 05:17 PM
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1999 e430 brake pedal travel

Last week I replaced the front brake pads on my 1999 e430 with 29,000 miles and I was hoping the brake pedal travel would reduce considerably but it did not. So, as per the e-advice after posting a message on this board, I got Midas (chose not to do it myself) to flush the brakes and install new DOT4 and I was sure that the brakes would now apply as soon as I would press the pedal but alas ------. I still have to press the pedal almost down to the floor before the brakes begin to apply.
I wonder what's wrong!
Is it the master cylinder or some other hydraulic problem?
Any comments or advice will be most appreciated.
Sandy

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Old 11-20-2004, 05:59 PM
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Most Mercedes seem to have a dead spot in the first part of the pedal travel.
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Old 11-20-2004, 06:20 PM
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So, how does one fix this dead spot in the first part of the brake pedal travel ?
Or, does one learn to live with it?
It seems it is rather ironic (and dangerous) that you spend a small fortune to buy one of these and you have to deal with this handicap.
It is a shame for these vehicles if this dead spot is a real thing with most of these cars!
Sandy
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Old 11-20-2004, 06:43 PM
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Do the brakes pump up higher?
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Old 11-21-2004, 10:11 AM
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Yes - the brakes do pump higher.
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