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    R129 binding front brakes

    Thanks for that, that would be ok as i would expect to have to change them if the rears have perished and on a 98 car that's not to bad for life span, will have a look at them. Certainly more attractive than changing the master cylinder ...
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    R129 binding front brakes

    i'm thinking that as they bleed the brakes the old fashioned way either we have 1) air in it - which might explain why its ok to start with and then after some minutes pedal goes hard brakes on front come on, after allowing to cool its ok - perhaps because the brake fluid has boiled ? 2) they...
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    S211 E320cdi brakes discs

    Just ask the parts department, my local dealer automatically gives 10% off parts and 40% of labour (with additional 5% on parts they fit) once Merc is over 6 years old. (Basingstoke Merc). sometimes just asking of they can do any better as your not sure original is worth it and they can...
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    R129 binding front brakes

    Hi Just had new rear springs, shocks and a suspension repair kit fitted to my R129 (a 1998 320 SL with 98K on it) the rear was sagging and also several bushes had disintegrated, now it is sitting slightly higher at the rear is firm with great ride feeling very tight, better rear traction, no...
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    R129 overhaul rear suspension

    im looking to keep the car for as long as i can so looking to also get a good return from maintenance
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    R129 overhaul rear suspension

    she is at 97000....
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    R129 overhaul rear suspension

    Can someone point me to a thread on this as im sure others have already been on this journey! 1998 SL320 (MY97) rear shock on left is now squeaking so time to replace. Palnning to just replace with a standard Bilstein B4 also all the adjustment bolts on rear suspension for tracking are rusted...
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    W204 joins the family

    My wife now has a 2007 C320 CDI ! with lots of goodies, sport model sits nicely with the SL 320 (R129) and my E 320 CDI (W211) Not sure if this was a wise decision but at least no one minds which car they take !
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    Merc impregnator spray stained hood

    Have used this several times with good results This weekend the can started foaming part way through - hoped foam would then dry ok bit has dried white staining good badly Tried nail brush and washing also hoovering when dry no luck - phoned merc and they have offered to collect car and clean...
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    w211 estate boot door heavy

    Hi have same prob would you please also send me the instructions !
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    Mercedes e270 w211 upper track control arms

    Just had this done on my 2005 320cdi was £208 total inc Vat from stealer cheaper than the indie quoted clonk gone and feels nice and tight now on the twisty country roads
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    ESP Defective Warning

    Had same errors adage on my eclass ended up being the yaw angle sensor on steering wheel input (to know what lock you have on) workshop should be able to read fault code to tell which sensor is faulty
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    Windscreen

    Dare I use auto glass to change the screen on my R129? Anything I should watch with care?
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    Load cover not retracting

    Case of retract in fully and out fully a few times and back working!
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    Mercedes Servicing

    I had 36 month plan for old eclass MOT included in mine and break fluid changed at 2 years all for 31 per month I do 7-8k per year but some short journeys so computer flags up annual service I haven't found much difference between what I can negotiate with dealer versus indie just depends if...
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    7+ service

    Oops less G&T when typing ! Have to replace bonnet foam and various other little bits ! No room in sl to carry those ! They had the eclass for 10 says figuring out what had failed in rear suspension turned out that was a 14month old replacement shock so Merc paid that one !
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    7+ service

    I rang them to ask how much a b service would be for the SL reply was we can do it under the 7+ scheme and that was cost I was told on an SL not much difference on what is done - have had good experiences with this dealer ( a rare thing !) with my eclass I'm gong to pick up as parts on Friday...
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    Can someone please tell me main dealer service prices W204 2012

    Hi I have a w211 took out a 3 year contract for upto 3 services in 3 years for £31 per month car was 6 years old when I took it out - needed fixed outgoings with no surprises I have the bills for each service £327 year 1,£465 year 2 year 3 still to be done I'm happy as it gives me a known cost...
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    7+ service

    Out of interest I rang Tony Purslow Basingstoke for a B service price on my 320SL ( they do our eclass and I have been very happy with service etc) £195 all in £30-40 more if I want 0-40 mobile 1 oil I thought that was competitive and a good price? Similar to the indies quotes ...
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    Leather care

    Have used both for years they are fantastic and I love the smell of leather it leaves afterwards !
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