Oh, don't even think about that one. Just about all of us have done that.....especially easy to do on a W126.

I'm just glad I didn't spill $60 on a new master cylinder, which I almost did without research (that'll teach me)

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1989 300E 144K

hang in there matt. you will get the hang of it soon.

those old metal brake lines are a bit tricky but after you have a few under your belt you will develop a feel for what they need. and remember sometimes the only thing is that they are really stuck and you will break something!

fortunately the parts arent too expensive.

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.

Did the master cylinder on the SDL today. After removing the reservoir, lo and behold.......what do I find??

The larger forward portion of the reservoir feeds the rear section of the m/c and is used for the front brakes.

The smaller rear portion of the reservoir feeds the front section of the m/c and is used for the rear brakes.

Where does one get rebuilt calipers rear both sides for my 1982 300 turbo D I have bendix but I heard that ate is german and better....... littleleo:

Also I heard that they can be gotten for under 100.00$ Could that be true?

i prefer the ates but the bendixes are ok too. 100% interchangable. and you may well be able to get two for under or around $100.

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.