Heating closed lines is not for the faint of heart. I heated a brake line once in order to get the fitting loose. It blew off with a bang but did not hit me thankfully. A leson learned. Now I would cut the brake hose first and then heat it up.
Randy -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 12:42 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] $#!^ -- brakes I've got an oxy-acetylene torch now - you may borrow if your inclined to try an application of heat and an easy-out. I used this "blue wrench" on Saturday to persuade a sticking hydraulic fitting on the SLS of my wagon; all went well until I managed to pour hot oil on my forearm (note to self: ensure hydraulic lines are empty before using blue wrench). -Max -----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 2:29 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] $#!^ -- brakes I just broke off a bleeder nipple from a front brake caliper. Not rusty or anything, I guess I should have sprayed it down first with some PB. I guess that means I need to take the caliper off and drill out the remaining nib then chase it with a tap? The local auto parts store can get another in the morning. The backs loosened quite nicely. Anyway, mama was thinking the brakes were getting a little soft, seemed a bit so I sucked out the old fluid from the reservoir ($2 sucker) and put in new, then started bleeding calipers, Fluid looked pretty clean, so not sure what the issue is. I did hear what sounded like the RR caliper clunk when I sucked on it with the MityVac, so maybe it was sticking a bit or something? --R _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
