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JB - 31 Mar 2005 02:52 GMT

My 99 E55 has had what I would call 'spongy' brakes since I owned it
with 39K miles. Front pads have been renewed and the brakes were bled
twice. The dealer replaced the brake booster. I don't lose brake fluid
so I thought the Master Cylinder was the last thing to consider. Is
there anything I'm overlooking? Do I swap the Master Cylinder next?
Thanks for your help
JB
1988 300E
1999 E55

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marlinspike - 31 Mar 2005 05:48 GMT

I think that's just how it is. Get some better brake lines.

> My 99 E55 has had what I would call 'spongy' brakes since I owned it with
> 39K miles. Front pads have been renewed and the brakes were bled twice.
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> 1988 300E
> 1999 E55

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Rodney T. Grill - 31 Mar 2005 17:18 GMT

> My 99 E55 has had what I would call 'spongy' brakes since I owned it
> with 39K miles. Front pads have been renewed and the brakes were bled
> twice. The dealer replaced the brake booster. I don't lose brake
> fluid so I thought the Master Cylinder was the last thing to
> consider. Is there anything I'm overlooking? Do I swap the Master
> Cylinder next? Thanks for your help

I would suggest trying some good aftermarket pads before going to that
trouble. MBZ pads are notoriously soft (hence all the black dust on your
wheels).

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pool man - 01 Apr 2005 01:27 GMT

do you have flexible braided stainless steel lines?
if not change the rubber ones to the braided stainless!

the case, minus a few cans!

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