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Can anybody help me i have a 1981 mercedes 450 sl i have a very soft brake pedal i have tried bleeding the system but still pedal is sinking to the ground there is no abs any ideas what it could be any help very much appreciated
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replace the brake master cylinder.
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These parts were overenginered on most Mercedes, unfortunately the weakest link are the little rubbers inside the master cylinder. Replace these and the old girl should be good for another 25 years.

No need to replace the whole thing, unless you have money to burn or can get the part for cheap.
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