Mercedes Benz-300D -
brake replacement
mark cool (76.182.46.138) - Tue Jul 15 07:16:31 2008
thinking about doing my own front brakes, wondering how hard/easy it is.i've done them on chevy, toyota, volvo b4.
Reply #1 Dave Boyden (67.103.46.82) - Thu Jul 24 14:00:59 2008
Easier than you think. Don't waste your time turning the rotors; toss them in the recycle. The wheel bearings pack like an older chevy. You will need the correct allen key for the main nut. Good luck and use a good grade of German style anti-squeal lube. Strongly concider opening the bleeder when pushing the pads back into the caliper so as not to contaminate your master cylinder with used corrosive fluid. Get a page from a shop manuel on proper bleeding sequence and procedure and you'll be fine. I think you'll find the job kind of enjoyable. Don't forget to use a torque wrench on the lug nuts(prevent rotor warp)And don't forget to push on the brake pedel often enough to put the pads back into place before attempting to move the car. I may have gone a little overkill on the information; I'd rather be safe than sorry. Have fun!
Reply #2 Dan (24.247.79.52) - Fri Jun 26 11:16:23 2009
Make sure you use a good quality bearing. I only go USA made.the link below is for usa made wheel bearings, i suggest contacting them to make sure you get the correct wheel bearings, and tell them you only want usa made.
Reply #3 luke (24.247.79.52) - Wed Aug 19 13:21:17 2009
Link for usa made wheel bearings
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