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Mercedes-Benz service manual disagrees

You don’t have to do any of this crap lol just change the pads and press the caliper. You barely push any fluid back

If you ever have to add brake fluid, or really any fluid on a vehicle and you didn't just replace parts of that system, you've got a problem. Fix the problem., don't top-off fluids.

LOL. I've done break many time on different model cars and have never had my master cylinder over flow from compressing the calipers!

live in north rust belt good luck with backing bleeder off if its even there from corrosion

Unless you're topping off the brake fluid all the time, which isn't needed unless the system is leaking, there is enough room for fluid to go back into the reservoir when the piston is compressed back into the caliper. Get your info right dude...don't put out bogus content. I've been doing brakes for 40+ years and the only time I've ever had fluid run out is when someone topped off the reservoir for no reason.

Never did any of this no problems.

And you will break the inside of brake hose that will be a problem at a future time,, not a good idea

All this for brake pads ?

this is completely overkill just use a c clamp

sorry but sometime the client add some fluid to top off the system and you will need to open it to remove the excess fluid if you do a brake job at all the wheel

The only way fluid will ever come out the reservoir is if it was over filled. Always take the cap off when pressing in the piston. And you will never have to bleed the brake system unless you open a bleeder valve, or break a line.

this is like doing brakes with extra steps

Maybe if you are stupid and have a massively over filled master cylinder. Most people however, do not.

Don't pinch rubber lines...period. No explanation required.

In nearly 30 years of doing brakes I've never had fluid come out.

I did this when i was a wee mechanic. Destroyed the inner parts to the flexy line. Had to do a brake flush when i replaced the flexy line a few days later. Luckily noone was injured from the improper repair i did where i damaged a flexy line. Now what i do, is if the reservoir looks like someone topped it off, i just suck some out before doing the brake job so it doesnt overflow, unless the customer wants a brake flush, in which case, it doesnt matter.

WRONG! Unless the master was overfilled when the last brake job was done, or from the factory, it won't magically gain more.

There is a reason you bleed your brakes cause the fluid is hygroscopic and needs to be replaced quite often but most people don't and wonder why there brakes feel shit.....also use the correct break in procedure its not just pumping your brakes btw

This is actually the way i was trained to do it, By clamping off the brake line and pushing the pistons back the way you did, there is no possible way for any impurities or "shit and corruption" to travel back up the brake line and potentially lead to a hose or line becoming blocked.

Good work mate 😊

Well the system is closed and should never require additional fluid . If the fluid is low then you should look to worn pads or a possible leak. After the break job the compression of the calipers will push the break fluid back into the master bringing the fluid back to normal . Never add fluid to the master unless you are doing flush and fluid exchange. If the master overflows during a break job it’s because someone added fluid thinking it was low.

Use a $1 turkey baster to remove fluid from master cylinder

Never pinch brake hose. Likely won't damage anything but it can and we are talking about a BRAKE hose. It can damage the hose inside.

Why would fluid come out unless the system is over filled?

I can’t even push my pistons back without a special tool 😂 it’s so stupid engineering but hey, what am I gonna do

Just suck some fluid out of the master 😂

1st time I have heard Fiesta ST brakes called "big".

I bought a bunch of packs of 10mm & just went around hiding them. Now I find them on accident almost exactly when I need them. 🤣

Where the hell do 10mm wrenches and sockets even go?🤷‍♂️. Almost like pens back in school

No, cause you'll start losing 12mm sockets, but I'm sure plenty others have told you this already, lol.

14 is usually the main size bolt that I run into. And for some damn reason I don't have a 14 ratchet or I don't have a 14 socket I don't have a 14 box I don't have a 14 open. Why.

Bolts aren’t interchangeable like that ☠️☠️

Alright bro, car is getting there slowly, my exhaust was in similar condition when I cleaned it up, if you get some autosol and a pad for a combi drill you’ll be amazed how shiney you can get it to look 😎

But then who knows you might start losing your 12 mm sockets😂😂

This car is an absolute beauty. I’m From the Uk and moved to the Sunshine Coast around 2 years ago. Good friend of mine back home has a couple of these. Getting very rare for such clean examples what a beauty. I would love to see it in the flesh one day.

Fantastic. We are here to support you! Keep up the good work. P.s. I'm still getting used to the new look.😂

Congratulations bro it's about time you got paid for doing TH-cam. Looking forward to future videos.. thank you for sharing the cost of importing a vehicle that's a lot of money but got no choice if you want the car, your lucky to get a 4 owner car I didn't think there were any that low with the age of these cars. Mines got 14 bit high but i love the car plus i over paid for mine as well, fell for the guys sob story but won't happen again.. £14k i paid and spent aɓout another £6k on top and still needs more doing to it.. we live and learn don't we.. Well mate good luck with Your TH-cam journey..

supercheap has boot struts for ya

Is asbestos testing a Australian requirement?

Awesome work bro! Wow I had no idea there were so many extra costs importing a car 😳

No option to remove starter motor from underneath? Ive done loads if these timing belts in Focus and Fiesta but none of them have been turbo, ive always managed to get starter out from underneath to lock the flywheel. Good video btw. 😊

Bro that would kill me to wire wheel that in shorts😂 good job tho 👍

Shorts and flip-flops in winter, your proper hardcore Simon. Keep the videos coming

That's a beast mate

Wheel fitting alignment tool saves you drilling and best £6 spent. Saves a lot of stress lol.

Where ya buy calliper and rotors from bud?

😂

Im not even 40 and I can remember when gas was .58 cents to the gallon

What's a liter?😅