Great video , i was thinking to put 1/2 oil in container then 1.5l in that pump but you are right its getting messy this way pressure is pushing oil straight down and your pump stay clean.
@4:48 You should be concerned about off-gassing. I've heard brake fluid is extremely hazardous to health. I bought one of those $100 fluid extractors from Harbor Freight and I gotta tell you, best decision of my life. I wish I bought one sooner.
Thanks for taking the time to upload this! I have the same car; 2006 SLK55 AMG. But I don't have a pressure bleeder. Any reason why I shouldn't flush using the traditional "push the brake pedal with the bleed valve open" method? I understand the risks of pushing the pedal too far, and would use a stop to limit pedal travel during the process. Thanks! Tom
Thank you so much for posting this! Who knew I would be able to find this for a "relatively rare" R171 SLK55! Is there a similar video for the front pads?
A fluid extractor would be much safer than sucking on a tube. Since the engine oil change procedure is to vacuum/extract the oil from the dipstick tube, it's well worth investing in a fluid extractor.
I'm a few years late, but I remember being told to start with the wheel that is the furthest away from the master cylinder and work towards the closest, which seems to match this sequence.
Delicious. Really a good and instructive video. Thanks
Aren't you supposed to use the SDS to run the pump while bleeding with the motive unit?
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Great video , i was thinking to put 1/2 oil in container then 1.5l in that pump but you are right its getting messy this way pressure is pushing oil straight down and your pump stay clean.
Chiorny, thanks for watching and the nice comment.
@4:48 You should be concerned about off-gassing. I've heard brake fluid is extremely hazardous to health. I bought one of those $100 fluid extractors from Harbor Freight and I gotta tell you, best decision of my life. I wish I bought one sooner.
Thanks for taking the time to upload this!
I have the same car; 2006 SLK55 AMG. But I don't have a pressure bleeder. Any reason why I shouldn't flush using the traditional "push the brake pedal with the bleed valve open" method? I understand the risks of pushing the pedal too far, and would use a stop to limit pedal travel during the process.
Thanks!
Tom
Of course you can use the traditional method. Just need a dependable friend!
Hii, Do you still have your car 2006 slk 55 AMG ?
@@sabajoe9877 Nope! Sold it a year ago.
Great video guys. Excellent!
One question. Would it not be a good idea to pour the new fluid into the master cylinder through the filter that normally sits under the cap?
Thank you so much for posting this! Who knew I would be able to find this for a "relatively rare" R171 SLK55! Is there a similar video for the front pads?
Ty..Garaged slk for one year and now break pedal goes to the ground. i can still stop and if i pump it one once it feels normal. Any suggestions?
could be a simple as a fluid flush. could also be a dried/failed seal in the master cylinder
What pads did you use? I haven't seen the vibration weighted pads before.
A fluid extractor would be much safer than sucking on a tube. Since the engine oil change procedure is to vacuum/extract the oil from the dipstick tube, it's well worth investing in a fluid extractor.
Why is the inside battery compartment vent cover missing on the passenger side?
What is the sequence? Which side first and which side last ?
RR, LF, RF, LF
hii, is it 2006 ?
are you sure that sequence is correct? What abour the LR?
sorry, typo....RR, LR, RF, LF
Ok..ty VERY much for your help. .
I'm a few years late, but I remember being told to start with the wheel that is the furthest away from the master cylinder and work towards the closest, which seems to match this sequence.
There she goes.. the paint on the caliper..