CLK 320 brakes work but no bite

[Wighty]

No its not. Its black and when I pull it out it is about 8cm long. Fluid on the 'stick' is clear and light - hydraulic?

Let's see a picture of it buddy

 

[Oldspanners]

Many thanks indeed. I have ordered new brake pads and will do the fluid change when fitting them. Will also check for sticking calipers.

If the control arm ball joint is worn how could I tell? Would there be any visual signs?
Many thanks

The visual sign would be a cracked or perished rubber boot covering the joint, if it's badly worn you will be able to move the wheel backwards and forwards when its jacked up and safely on axel stands otherwise you'll need to use a pry bar between the arm and the joint to test for play.

 

[Boofleman]

Let's see a picture of it buddy

Let's see a picture of it buddy

The tube in which this fits is just visible in the photo. It is squeezed in between the back of the engine and the bulkhead.

I also want to locate the oil dipstick. It is not where it should be and I'm wondering if this engine has one as there is an oil level readout on the dash settings. But, I want to extract the oil by suction so need to find somewhere to do that.

Thanks so much for your help and advice

 

[Wighty]

The tube in which this fits is just visible in the photo. It is squeezed in between the back of the engine and the bulkhead.

I also want to locate the oil dipstick. It is not where it should be and I'm wondering if this engine has one as there is an oil level readout on the dash settings. But, I want to extract the oil by suction so need to find somewhere to do that.

Thanks so much for your help and advice

Interesting buddy , follow the tube down ,does it go into the transmission or the engine ? Hopefully someone with that car can confirm .