1992 Mercedes Benz SL500 pistons

1992 MERCEDES BENZ SL500
89,000 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LARRY WIEMERS
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After installing front brake pads the pistons will not come back out when depressing the brake pedal.
Aug 4, 2008 at 10:33 AM
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2CARPRO JACK
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Did you pump them several times? brakes move a surprisingly small amount of fluid to move the piston.If so, you may have jammed them in the bore when depressing them to install pads.
Aug 5, 2008 at 7:52 AM
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