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Originally Posted by steve hutson
Sometimes junk can block the nipple, thus preventing fluid from coming out as it should, especially if it has been a long, long time since the car had a fluid flush. What was it that caused you to suspect air in the lines? If you aren't getting any fluid out, you may not be getting any pressure by pumping the brake pedal? Normally, you can get the fluid to flow by gravity. Try removing one of the nipples completely and fishing a thin wire gently into the hole to see if there is crud blocking the hole. Also check the nipple once it is out for blockage.
Steve
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I have now tried both rear brake cylinders, same issue! I took each bleed nipple out, cleaned, and returned. The system has been flushed three years ago and have desided it's time again, late 2 years!
I thought I'd try bleeding first to see if in fact there was air before proceeding to flush the whole system with new synthetic fluid. But now I'm lost!
Brakes are not as good as they should be. Although adiquate, I have always had to push harder on these brakes than I thought one should have to. Although they stop straight without pulling one side or the other, they are no where near as good as in my 190E, or even the 450SL, which needs all new pads, discs, etc.
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