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2008 Mercedes Benz 220cdi Repair Question


Topics covered: Brake fluid, Brake pedal, Brakes.
Mileage: 33,000 miles.

Asked on January 30, 2013

Mercedes Benz 220cdi Brake fluid Problem

Car has been fitted with new discs and pads and the brakes are fine. when stationary with engine ticking over and i put my foot onthe brake pedal the pedal slowly sinks to the floor is this a problem ?
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Answer

Replied on January 30, 2013

Better believe it's a major safety problem. If you aren't losing brake fluid, there's an internal leak inside the master cylinder and it must be replaced.

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