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Brakes are NOT fixed.....pedal still soft!! What next...? 200 1985

posted by  nickclanton on  Thu Mar 14 15:55 CST 2002
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Hey - I replaced my front calipers on my '84 240, from a great place called "Bendix," My old ones were seized. Anyway, They gave me two for 146.00 (just parts), and one worked great, but the other one was shot, and would not bleed. This gave me a very soft pedal. Thus this may be your problem. I went back and they gave me another replacement for nothing! Also, your brake shop could be doing a crummy job, i.e. not bleeding correctly, and getting air in the lines. This could give you a soft pedal too. I suggest getting new calipers and lines (lines are cheap), and doing the job yourself or by a good friend. It is not very hard (3-4 hours). Also check your M.C. and make sure it is in good condition. I highly reccomend BENDIX! Hope it helps.






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