PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum - View Single Post - Why should I flush my brake fluid every year, you ask?

pdxwaker · #58 06-26-2006, 11:57 AM

I just got my '69 220d back on the road after being stored in a garage since 1988. I didn't want to drop too much $$ into the car before being sure that it was a good candidate for restoration.

Anyway, I neglected to change out the brake fluid and sure enough, brake fade in heavy stop/go traffic. I was surprised it occured so easily (there must have been a lot of H2O in the fluid).

I drained and replaced the brake fluid and replaced a cracked cap on the fluid resevoir. The issue seems to have disappeared but I'm still driving very cautiously...