Where are the brake pipes on a Mercedes Benz?
The area in question was in the nearside rear wheel arch, forward part, behind the fabric arch liner. The pipe had literally rusted away and lost a large amount of brake fluid – the arch liner was soaked. It would never have been picked up on an MoT, as it was completely hidden behind the liner. Quite dangerous really.
Can a rusty brake line be replaced with copper?
If you go to an independent garage your rusty steel brake pipes will probably be replaced with copper ones – they don’t rust and they’re easy to put into the car without stripping it down.
Are there any brake pipes that are corroded?
Thanks for the replies guys. Its a pity brake pipes that corrode are used, there is no need. Its a pity brake pipes that corrode are used, there is no need. Click to expand…
How much does it cost to replace brake pipes in Merc Indy?
Got a quote from a merc indy to replace all the pipes: £360. However – my wife dropped it off at a local mechanics over lunchtime for them to inspect and give us a quote.
What to do if your Mercedes Benz has rust on it?
The newer Mercedes-Benz models still have rust issues as well. Get a flashlight and carefully inspect the car. Look under the wheel wells and near the bumpers. Check the front fenders and the rear quarter panels. Once rust develops it is very expensive to repair.
The area in question was in the nearside rear wheel arch, forward part, behind the fabric arch liner. The pipe had literally rusted away and lost a large amount of brake fluid – the arch liner was soaked. It would never have been picked up on an MoT, as it was completely hidden behind the liner. Quite dangerous really.
If you go to an independent garage your rusty steel brake pipes will probably be replaced with copper ones – they don’t rust and they’re easy to put into the car without stripping it down.
Thanks for the replies guys. Its a pity brake pipes that corrode are used, there is no need. Its a pity brake pipes that corrode are used, there is no need. Click to expand…