[Finesherb]

My son has a 98 ML320 that was given to him by a friend. The steel fuel lines going to the rear of the vehicle are both badly rusted and have leaks in several spots. We want to get them both replaced to be on the safe side . I've done some research online and here on the forums. From what I've found each line just be around $85 and already prefabricated to fit into the vehicle.

My question is....where would be the best place to purchase the parts from and then how long should it take for such a repair? I've called around and am getting varied costs. I just want to know what's involved so that I can be educated to make the right choice.

Thanks all!!

 

[Noodles]

The fuel lines are plastic. Are you sure you are not referring to the brake lines?

 

[43sqd]

Noodles is correct. The fuel lines are plastic and the brake lines are metal.

You have to get them directly from a dealer.

 

[Finesherb]

The fuel lines are plastic. Are you sure you are not referring to the brake lines?

Yes. I must have been brain dead yesterday Brake Lines is what I was talking about.

 

[Finesherb]

Noodles is correct. The fuel lines are plastic and the brake lines are metal.

You have to get them directly from a dealer.

I saw a post that Noodles had posted some time ago about getting them from the dealership and being able to get free shipping? Noodles? do you still have that information?

 

[43sqd]

I saw a post that Noodles had posted some time ago about getting them from the dealership and being able to get free shipping? Noodles? do you still have that information?

And where is that post?

You are not remotely located that you couldn't pick them up yourself.

If you want someone to mail them to you (if they decide to do that) the packaging (6' box) and mailing expense really isn't worth it on both ends.

 

[oefvetw124lover]

If the brake lines are rusted, what about the other components ?

 

[Noodles]

It is a huge box. I got free shipping, but less of a discount.
Here is a starting point. Adjust it to a 1998 model and then take the part numbers shown and run them on huskerparts.com That will be about your lowest price for genuine lines.
I admire DIY, but this is a beast of a job and a lift is something that you have to have to be able to maneuver the new lines into place without hurting them. Also take this as a time to do a complete flush and bleed of the brake fluid. Replace with DOT4+ only.
BRAKE LINES. Fits: 2000 Mercedes ML 320 | Mercedes-Benz of South Atlanta

 

[Hirnbeiss]

I think WIS recommends cutting out the bad section and replacing. Similar to this, but with flared ends instead of compression fittings:
Tom's VW Pages - Steel Brake Line Repairs

Finish up with zinc paint and wax to prevent new rust.

 

[vvrjrlaw]

If you're going to do the job I would replace the lines with new not the ice it with cutouts regardless of WIS suggestions. We're talking brakes here not heater hoses. What price safety?

 

[Noodles]

I agree and seeing how bad the lines were after about a dozen winters of salt convinced me and my tech to replace them with factory parts. I make brake lines all the time for my track car, but to make the lines for ML would have been a lot of lost time. They were worth the money IMO.