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I'm about to buy these off the site, but before I do, I just wanted to confirm the threads as M14x1.5 and not the M12 for the C63? When you click the link, it gives you 2 options.
Also, do the rotors need to be taken off to install the lugs or can you just pop them right in with the wheels off?
2012 P31 C63 Coupe Trackrat, 2019 GLE63S Coupe Beast
IMO you want to take the rotors off to wire brush and antiseize the hub surface while you're in there and chase out the hub threads to ensure that the new studs seat properly (esp if applying loctite). I realize that's a pain, but studs are pretty important and it's only one or two bolts to swing the caliper up and out of the way to remove the rotor IIRC. I tend to take the deliberately long and tedious route for maintenance, repairs and DIY, but I'd rather be slow and redundant than take shortcuts and miss something. Let's me inspect, check and clean or lube things along the way too. If you do your brakes at the same time it makes more sense. You're likely fine to do it with the rotors on, as I'm guessing that's what most do.
IMO you want to take the rotors off to wire brush and antiseize the hub surface while you're in there and chase out the hub threads to ensure that the new studs seat properly (esp if applying loctite). I realize that's a pain, but studs are pretty important and it's only one or two bolts to swing the caliper up and out of the way to remove the rotor IIRC. I tend to take the deliberately long and tedious route for maintenance, repairs and DIY, but I'd rather be slow and redundant than take shortcuts and miss something. Let's me inspect, check and clean or lube things along the way too. If you do your brakes at the same time it makes more sense. You're likely fine to do it with the rotors on, as I'm guessing that's what most do.
05-03-2017, 12:04 AM
