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Ufuk Arpaci · 07-03-2006, 05:41 AM

my 1979 230's rear brakes not holding good. New calipers andpads.
Any suggestions??
Ufuk Arpaci
1979 230 gas/LPG

Gregs300CD · 07-03-2006, 07:42 AM

On what type of pad? Or what are you asking?

Ufuk Arpaci · 07-04-2006, 03:21 AM

The problem is :
Front brakes are good.
Rear brakes just keep rolling on.
Please help

Ufuk Arpaci
Samsun,Turkey

**Nutz 4 Benz** · 07-04-2006, 04:36 AM

Air still in the rear brake lines or faulty brake master cylinder/ or brake master cylinder needs to be bled.

Gregs300CD · 07-04-2006, 06:08 AM

Yes, I would think you need to bleed the lines of air.

First, get a piece of tubing that fits over the bleed screw, and a catch can for the old fluid.

Open the bleed screw (8mm, I think) and have a friend step on the brake pedal. Then close the bleed screw, and have your friend let up on the brake pedal. Repeat a couple of times and you should be good to go.

Just make sure you don't run out of fluid in the front reservoir.