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Mercedes Brake Bleeding Equipment and Procedures Manual by Kent Bergsma

Applies to all models and chassis listed below:

Item: MRG-COMBBEP
$15.95
This new manual by Kent Bergsma covers brake bleeding equipment and procedures for all model Mercedes from the mid 1950s to the mid 1990s. This cover chassis Ponton 110 111 112 113 108 109 114 115 116 107 116 123 126 201 and 124. Special Includes Brake Bleeder Kit as shown. This new easy to understand 20 page guide will walk you through the different ways to bleed your brakes and the equipment needed to do the job right. Brake bleeding is something that no sane person finds enjoyable. It can be messy and often involves painful bodily contortions to access the bleeder screws. There seems to varying opinions as well as a bit of black magic involved with the bleeding process. It may be more of an art than a science. Sometimes the procedure works perfectly, and then other times it seems like you end up with endless air in your system that just wont come out. The information contained in this manual with eliminate some of the mystery and give you the knowledge and confidence to do the job right the first time. Covers safety tips, types of bleeding equipment and four different ways you can bleed your brakes.

Mercedes Maintenance / Shop: Hook and Loop Assortment for Security

Better know as VELCRO - It keeps almost everything in its place!

Item: VELCRO-KIT
$5.95

This product is amazing. It can be used to secure all kinds of things to all kinds of surfaces. Be sure and check out Kent's video showing how he uses in on his cars as well as in and around the shop. For the self stick stuff Kent prefers the actual Velcro Brand.

 

This kit contains the following:

  • 2 feet of Velcro Brand Standard Loop Material - Self stick back
  • 2 feet of Velcro Brand Medium stick hook material - self stick back
  • 5 individual black straps to secure hoses, wiring, etc. (aftermarket brand)

Mercedes 123 126 201 124 Chassis with 722.4x BLACK Transmission - Modulator Valve INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

For installing black modulator on late 1985 123 and most other models from 1986 to 1993

Item: INSTRUCT-BVM
$12.95

Illustrated 6 page step-by-step instructions for proper removal and installation of the modulator upgrade for the years and models noted here. Includes how-to specific details for using the new adjustment cap. These are installation instructions only. They DO NOT include information on adjusting transmission modulating pressure or the vacuum shift controls. Instructions are 8.5 x 11 and will be sent folded in half.

Instructions are specific and highly detailed (showing in color here but printed in Black and White: 

Fits all the models listed below:

Mercedes New Product Development

Specialty tool, kits and manuals currently in progress

Since 2011 we have released a number of new products and Kent is working on more this year. 

1) First is a glow plug carbon reamer for the 1979 and older non turbo diesel engines that use the larger series style glow plugs. As far as we know this will be the first reamer of its kind available for these engines. Carbon reaming in the glow plug pre-chamber is not as critical as in the engines using the tighter fitting pencil glow plugs, BUT our research has shown that these older engines need is as well, especially high mileage engines that have had a lot of time to build up carbon over the years. The pictures below show just how much carbon we were able to pull out with Kent's new reamer from an old 240D head:

Mercedes DONT JUST LIVE WITH IT - FIX IT!

This is the time of year to get with it. From our experience here are the top repair issues that most Mercedes owners have learned to "live with". These problems occur and get worse over time. Many may not even realize how annoying the problem was until it gets fixed - and then WOW! They are exclaiming - Why didn't I do that sooner!!

 

DONT LIVE WITH THE PROBLEM ANY LONGER.   JUST FIX IT!

Living with transmission jerks and flares? CLICK HERE to fix it

Living with a half-ass drivers seat? CLICK HERE to fix it

Living with a turbo diesel that has poor acceleration? CLICK HERE to fix it

Mercedes Kent Introduces Image-by-Image instructions

A picture for every step with fewer words

Kent Introduces Image-by-Image instructions

I have known for years that many people would rather look at pictures than read text - especially when it comes to technical instructions. In the spring of 2010 I came up with a new format that I have chosen to call image-by-image instructions. This is a play on "step-by-step" since I include an image for every step. There is still text related to each image, but it has been reduced to the bare minimum. in some cases bullet phrases are used to make my point. This approach means lots of picture taking and more pages to print, but I believe you will appreciate the results.

I hope you enjoy this new format. Current repair kits being sold that include these new image-by-image instructions are:

Mercedes JANUARY SPECIALS

There are still a few left in stock

Don't forget to give your car something special this holiday season! We have taken a number of common as well as not so common parts and slashed prices just for you. More parts will be added over the next two weeks and the sale will last through Christmas day. Some parts are limited to stock on hand and may sell out early.

Mercedes INTERNATIONAL ORDERS: Yes We Can!!

But due to extra handling and packing costs a $ 75.00 USD ORDER MINIMUM is required

NEWS FLASH! We are currently shipping our manuals, parts and repairs kits to customers all over the world from our Headquarters here in the USA. If you reside in a foreign country, you are welcome to browse our online catalog and place items of interest in your shopping cart totaling $75.00 or more. BUT, due to the complexity of and constantly changing international shipping rates, you will not be able to checkout automatically.

Mercedes Source Lemonhead

Keep your Mercedes from becoming a Lemon!! Seek its wisdom when diagnosing a problem... :-)

Item: Lemonhead
$0.10
1 Lemonhead piece of candy!!

Buy a lemonhead for ten cents when added to any order including other item(s).

Limit 10 per customer

Mercedes Brake Systems Troubleshooting Inspection and Repair by Kent Bergsma

Item: MRM-COMBSTIR
$24.50

Covers 1965 to 1995 110, 111, 112, 108, 109, 107, 114, 115, 116, 123, 126, 201, 124, and 129 Chassis master cylinder, pads, rotors, calipers and flexible brake hoses

Mercedes Maintenance Log Book For ALL Mercedes by Kent Bergsma

Item: MRG-COMMLBA
$8.95
Maintenance Log Book For ALL MODELS
Can be used to log maintenance on all Mercedes, Pre 1960, 190SL, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 108, 109, 107, 116, 123, 126, 201, and 124 chassis. We are excited here at Mercedessource about our new book release. This is one booklet we believe every Mercedes owner of every model will really appreciate. In fact we know a number of you will want multiple copies. We plan to use the first 30 to 40 around here personally for our own fleet.

How many times have we (and I am talking about myself here) done an oil change on our vehicle, looked at the odometer and said to ourselves, I will write the mileage down later. I know that I have even tried to memorize the mileage, only to discover a couple months down the road that I am asking myself, Was that 82 or 83 thousand miles?

Mercedes Automatic Transmission Removal and Replacement by Kent Bergsma

Item: MRG-COMATRR
$23.50
Auto transmission R and R cover

Covers 107 108 114 115 116 123 126 201 124 Chassis from 1968 to 1993

This manual is part of our new Advanced DIY Mechanic Series. It covers advanced procedures in simple terms with photos to illustrate every step. The format size is 8.5 x 7 inches. It is printed on 28 pound stock paper and is wire bound to allow it to stay open when on your workbench.

Mercedes Do It Yourself Permanent Rust Repair Without Welding by Kent Bergsma

Item: RRP-COMRRM
$20.50
Do It Yourself Permanent Rust Repair Without Welding

Applies to all Mercedes: Pre 1960, 190SL, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 108, 109, 107, 116, 123, 126, 201, and 124 chassis. I have been trying to find a lasting solution to rust problems on old cars ever since 1962. That was when I purchased a 1934 Ford Sedan and brought it home to fix up and drive. I was only 15 at the time, but I certainly did not find the rust holes very attractive in the lower front and rear quarter panels.

Mercedes Maintenance Log Book 3 Pack For ALL MODELS

Item: MRG-COMML3P
$19.95
Maintenance Log Book 3 Pack For ALL MODELS (Junior Version)

Can be used to log maintenance on all Mercedes, PON FIN P55 Pre 1960, 190SL, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 108, 109, 107, 116, 123, 126, 201, and 124 chassis. Each of these is a shortened version of our regular maintenance logbook which contains 20 two page entry forms which is enough for 60,000 miles of driving. We are offering this logbook in a 3 pack for those of you who have multiple Mercedes. You know these log books can even be used with other cars with slight modification. At least you will have a detailed record no matter what vehicle you are working on!