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w124 brake flushing questions
Hi all,
I plan to flush by brake system on '87 260E and bought MB DOT-4 fluid (0.75 quarts / 25.4 oz) Is this enough for the job? Aside from the Power Bleeder, what type wrench do I need for the nipple and what size hose is needed. Is the hose necessary? thanks,
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Power bleeder isnt really necessary...
Don't let the 15 page posts surrounding brake bleeding make it seem harder than it is. Get a friend and tell him to listen, and you can do it by hand. It'll take all of 10 minutes if you haven't ever done it before . I think the bleeder screws were 10mm... but I don't remember.. maybe 8mm Just buy the tall container at the autoparts store of DOT4.. save the rest and cap it tightly Jason McNeese |
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BTW Hose is only so you don't make a mess
a piece of stretchy vacuum line works(I dunno, 5/16 maybe?), or a clear line from an aquarium air pump |
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All the bleeder screws I've seen on the Benz's are 9mm. I prefer to use a box wrench as it allow free flow of the fluid. Only use a socket to break the bleeder loose.
Can be done without the hose/tubing. The tubing allows for capture of the expelled fluid and no mess on the ground.
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