JHZR2
Staff member
1981 MB 240D. 76k miles. More or less like new. I did have a swollen brake fluid reservoir grommet, so I replaced it.
I assessed the rest of the system. Braking is strong and firm (unless I've ruined something in my work)
The reservoir has some deposits that don't come out, even with flushing it out.
Top looks good:
But there's dirt still in there, stuck. Thoughts on that??
Also, I could do brake lines (ATE or other European brand), but the lines actually look great. Nothing like the bulged and cracked ones on my 82 that lived in SOCAL.
On one hand, it's the brakes - the most critical system on a 35 year old car.
On the other hand, all four look as good as this one below, and opening up all four corners is just asking for something to get messed up. Is this an "ain't broke" situation??
What are your thoughts?
Since its summer, humid and all, I don't want to leave the system with no fluid in the reservoir long. But wanted some thoughts...
Thanks!
I assessed the rest of the system. Braking is strong and firm (unless I've ruined something in my work)
The reservoir has some deposits that don't come out, even with flushing it out.
Top looks good:
But there's dirt still in there, stuck. Thoughts on that??
Also, I could do brake lines (ATE or other European brand), but the lines actually look great. Nothing like the bulged and cracked ones on my 82 that lived in SOCAL.
On one hand, it's the brakes - the most critical system on a 35 year old car.
On the other hand, all four look as good as this one below, and opening up all four corners is just asking for something to get messed up. Is this an "ain't broke" situation??
What are your thoughts?
Since its summer, humid and all, I don't want to leave the system with no fluid in the reservoir long. But wanted some thoughts...
Thanks!