Mercedes w163

Replacing Brake Pads On Mercedes Here is a link to a great video on replacing Break Pads VIDEO Hope this helps, if you need any part information, please email me to jflores911@hotmail.com  please include, Year, Series, and VIN Number.

Need to change Mercedes Benz Braking Fluid. Some people dont know but changing your Brake fluid is a good DIY, it should be done at least every 2 years. Here is what you will need: At least 5 ft of 1/4 plastic hose, such as those used on aquariums. Brake fluid 1 liter, such as CHF 11S, PRESTON etc..  a big syringe. A person to assist you. A 1 liter or greater plastic bottle. A small 10mm wrench. Nitrile Gloves. First thing you need to know is that you will be bleeding brake fluid so please wore nitriles gloves, Locate the furthest more wheel from the Braking fluid compartment, this means that if the compartment is on the front left, we will start bleeding the rear right wheel first, then rear left, then front left and finally front right. Please note thet it is not necessary to remove the wheel on your car, The image shows no wheel but its just for you to understand fully what to do. So lets go to the step by step Open the Brake fluid reservoir and with the us...

Mercedes Braking Problems are common, maybe you bought a used Mercedes and have a feeling that brakes feel buttery? Sometimes braking system is not well taken care of, but dont worry, here are some things you can do to improve you braking, ill cover from the simplest to the most complex. First Check fluid level. Yeap, even though Mercedes come with a fluid level, sometimes level is low but not enough to trigger the level sensor, so check level, if level low top it up, turn vehicle on and pump the brake a couple of times.  Before topping up check fluid color, it should be transparent, of not replacement is necessary. remember brake fluid has a tendency to suck some water that is the reason why the cap should be tight, some users never change fluid even though it should be done at least every 2 years. Please check my Blog How to replace Brake Fluid on Mercedes for this. Second Check Brake Pads Yes again, Mercedes Benz Have brake pad sensors, but sometimes this sensors be...

POWER STEERING RESERVOIR LEAK One common problem with mercedes W210, W163, W211 is a leaking power steering reservoir. The most common problem is a O-ring located on the back of the reservoir fluid. This O-ring goes bad due to time, usually after 5 years, dealer may charge $150 for repairing, you can do this for $10 and 45 minute time. So if you are up to it here is how. You will need: Manual Oil drain pump. Screw driver Paper towel, to clean up any spill (you will need this) URO Parts 000 466 1880 Power Steering Reservoir Gasket (you can find these on AMAZON  power Sterring ORING Power Steering Reservoir Fluid  Optional Power steering fluid CHF 11S   Prestone AS268 Mercedes OE 0012403 So these are the steps to follow: Remove engine plastic cover. Drain Power steering fluid from reservoir using manual pump. Carefully unscrew clamp attaching power steering hose to the right bottom of the power steering reservoir. Do this carefully si...

HEAVY POWER STEERING So, You are having trouble with a heavy steering? I know how bad it is to have a heavy steering feeling, specially when you are in driving a comfortable Mercedes, Well no need to worry, there are a couple of things you con do before going into heavy expense. Here is whats needed: Tools Car Jack Car Stand Power steering fluid about 3 quarts needed (here are some brands that will work) CHF 11S   Prestone AS268 Mercedes OE 0012403 handheld oil pump (you can get one in AMAZON for less than $10) Before starting always make sure you work safe, when handling oil use gloves. Jack up the from of the car, both front wheels must be raised form the ground. Please check my POST on how to jack up a Mercedes.  NOTE: both front wheels have to be off the ground, elsewhere some damage to the power steering lines may occur.  Locate the power steering reservoir, it is located just below the oil filler. You have to remove the engine plasti...