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How to Replace Brake Discs on Mercedes

Replacing Brake Rotors on Mercedes benz. Here is a ink to a great video on replacing Mercedes benz Rotors. VIDEO It is pretty much the same for any mercedes, Hope this helps, if you need any part information, please email me to  jflores911@hotmail.com please include, Year, Series, and VIN Number.

How to Replace Brake Fluid on Mercedes

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

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...