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w126 brake question
hello everyone,
i have a question about the brakes on my w126...i havent really driven the car a whole lot and i've just noticed this a few weeks back..when ever i push hard on the brakes the car tends to pull to the left..as if the left brake was "stronger" than the right...now i did have the left caliper replaced about a year and 6 months ago... is this behavior normal in new/old caliper configuration like i have or..is somthing else suspect.. thanks kris
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If it's pulling to the left side it means you have a problem with the right caliper NOT the left one. I'd first check the right caliper for an oil leak. (It could be a bad hose).
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If you are going to replace the whole caliper, always replace them as a pair.
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the problem also can be the right rear caliper.
tom w
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Calipers should always be replaced in pair's for this reason.
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I don't know if a Mercedes will react the same but my dad had a first version Mazda 626 that would turn when braking if a rear tire was low.
Michael
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leaking or stuck caliper or hose/line on the other side
4 calipers and master new 1500+ ![]() same rebuilt on line 500+ local pick & pull yard $54.00 ![]() if you do that look for newer parts with even ware on the pads and a complete working set so you can test them before pulling them swap out the brake fluid once a year EVERY YEAR it traps water and water=RUST |
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