MERCEDES C107 BRAKES

digcot65

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GOOD MORNING,I HAVE A 1980 C107 THE BRAKES ARE FINE WHEN THE ENGINE IS OFF,WITH A SOLID PEDAL.HOWEVER WHEN THE ENGINE IS STARTED THE PEDAL DROPS QUITE A WAY,FAR MORE THAN I EXPECT IT TO I MUST HAVE BLED THE BRAKES INC THE MASTER CYLINDER SEVERAL TIMES LEN
 

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Morning!

If you are 100% sure that there is no air in the system, then the master cylidner is likely at fault.
 
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Morning!

If you are 100% sure that there is no air in the system, then the master cylidner is likely at fault.
THANKS I HAD MY DOUBTS.EXCUSE THE CAPITALS BUT MY KEYBOARD IS PLAYNG UP LEN
 

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The brake pedal will feel soft on this model when stationary. Try pushing the pedal the same distance when driving, it may feel different.
 

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