Brake pressure 2003 s430

2003 MERCEDES BENZ S430
60,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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KELLYJARMSTRONG
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I changed the brake pads on a mercedes benz 2003 s430 (base). No problem changing pads but when I pumped the pedal to re-apply brake pressure the brakes didn't tighten up. Could I have air in the brake line some how? If so, How do I get it out?
Mar 3, 2011 at 7:42 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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was brake line removed? bleeder opened?
Mar 3, 2011 at 7:50 PM
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KELLYJARMSTRONG
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The brake line was not removed. The brakes work they just feel really soft. I loosened the screws on one of the calipers but then quickly tightened it when I noticed brake fluid coming out. There was very little that came out. The more I pump the brakes while driving the better they work. When I press the brakes once they are very soft.
Mar 3, 2011 at 9:03 PM
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DOCFIXIT
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Should be O.K. then new pads will feel softer on pedal. the old ones get glazed and hard giving firm pedal.
Mar 4, 2011 at 3:39 PM