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11-18-2009, 10:03 AM

dhjenkins

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I have not spent my life bleeding brakes but I have found that in similar situations I have started the engine and maybe the booster has helped open up passageways.. I have had about 6 Mercedes Cars the last 10 years that would not bleed and starting the engine did the trick... Doesn't take or waste much time... Jim

Not to be a bummer, but the booster probably just helped you push the pedal down - nothing more.

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11-18-2009, 06:15 PM

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I have read that the trick to vacuum bleeding is to wrap a little Teflon tape around the threads of the bleeder screw to prevent the air leaks. Haven't tried it yet but I'm going to.

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