Brake Booster Replacement - C Class - W204 - Mercedes-Benz



Brake Booster Replacement - C Class - W204 - Mercedes-Benz


Brake Booster Replacement Time: 5 hours Tab: $500 Talent: 3 Tools: 13mm deep socket, universal joint and extensions, 13mm wrench,trim removal tool, E12 socket, T20 Torx, fluid remover, 12mm flared nut wrench, rags or paper towel Applicable Models: Mercedes-Benz C250 (2012-14) Mercedes-Benz C300 (2008-14) Mercedes-Benz C350 (2008-14) Parts Required: New brake booster, gaskets, brake fluid Hot Tip: Use paper towels and plastic bags to contain any fluid leaks Performance Gain: Better braking Complementary Modification: Replace master cylinder Without a doubt, your brakes comprise the most important system on the car. The heart of the brake system is the master cylinder, which controls the brake hydraulic pressure of the entire system. The brake pedal or more specifically the effort used when pressing on the brake pedal is assisted by a brake booster. The brake booster is a sealed container with a large rubber diaphragm inside. The booster uses vacuum pressure from the engine to assist in the pedal effort. If you are experiencing increased effort on the pedal to slow the car or any form of differing pressure when braking it may be the booster going bad. Check your vacuum and lines before replacing the booster as the booster is not cheap. Replacing the brake booster on the W204 is not difficult. It is just a tight fit, but it should take no more than five hours including bleeding the brakes. Note: you will need to remove the brake master cylinder along with the brake booster, which means opening the brake lines. When you are finished you will need to completely bleed the brakes. DO NOT drive the car without completely bleeding the brakes. Replace your failed brake booster with help from this article Applies to: C350 (2007-14), C180 (2007-14), C200 (2007-14), C230 (2007-14), C250 (2007-14), C280 (2007-14), C300 (2007-14), C320 (2007-14)

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