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R107 brake issue

I'm hoping maybe someone can help me. I have a 1982 500SL (grey market) with brake issues. One of the vacuum hoses coming from the brake booster keeps popping itself out. Everytime this happens, It is almost like I lost all the power assist to the brakes and the car is difficult to stop. This vacuum hose is maybe 7" long and connects to a metal tube on the other end. That's the best way I can describe it. Has anyone else ever encountered this problem? I tried bleeding the brakes, but that didn't seem to work. Maybe I didn't do a good enough job. Also, if it makes a difference, this car does have ABS and amazingly, it works.

Reply to
PaulG
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You just need to change out that vacuum hose and make sure it will not pop out again. Don't just use rubber vacuum hose... they are supposed to be rigid plastic-type hose.

Reply to
Tiger

It seems to be a pretty rigid hose, definitely not very flexible. I don't think it is rubber. I've slid it back on the metal tube several times and it was difficult to get it to bend enough to get it on there. Maybe the one that is on there isn't long enough?

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PaulG

I see the problem now... Well, it should not have come out at all... so for your safety sake... buy a new one from dealer. It seems to me that hose is original... and sooner or later, they will break... probably at the checkvalve.

The dealer will order one for you... will come with the entire piece... all metal fittings. It is not just the hose.

Reply to
Tiger

Okay thanks, I'll look into buying a new one. It wouldn't surprise me if it were the original hose.

Reply to
PaulG

I don't suppose someone would know what the name of this part is, or even better, the part number?

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PaulG

Just take your VIN number to the dealer part counter and say brake vacuum hose assembly.

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Tiger

Okay, that'll work. Thanks again.

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PaulG

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