brake pads
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Here is some food for thought:
1. Buy rotors the sametime you change the brakes. The reason for this is cause when you only change brakes, they are not formed to your rotors wear from your old pads and will make a scratching noise when you stop. Most of the time the new pads will not adapt to the old rotors.
2. Do not try and save money and use Autozone brake pads. Those pads will not last long at all and will make noises even with a new rotor change.
3. Buy stock brake pads and you may find good deals on new rotors on eBay (Crossdrilled).
4. If you never changed brakes and rotors before, I would not suggest you doing it alone. You also need a compressor to install the brakes.
1. Buy rotors the sametime you change the brakes. The reason for this is cause when you only change brakes, they are not formed to your rotors wear from your old pads and will make a scratching noise when you stop. Most of the time the new pads will not adapt to the old rotors.
2. Do not try and save money and use Autozone brake pads. Those pads will not last long at all and will make noises even with a new rotor change.
3. Buy stock brake pads and you may find good deals on new rotors on eBay (Crossdrilled).
4. If you never changed brakes and rotors before, I would not suggest you doing it alone. You also need a compressor to install the brakes.
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Originally posted by Benz
Here is some food for thought:
1. Buy rotors the sametime you change the brakes. The reason for this is cause when you only change brakes, they are not formed to your rotors wear from your old pads and will make a scratching noise when you stop. Most of the time the new pads will not adapt to the old rotors.
2. Do not try and save money and use Autozone brake pads. Those pads will not last long at all and will make noises even with a new rotor change.
3. Buy stock brake pads and you may find good deals on new rotors on eBay (Crossdrilled).
4. If you never changed brakes and rotors before, I would not suggest you doing it alone. You also need a compressor to install the brakes.
Here is some food for thought:
1. Buy rotors the sametime you change the brakes. The reason for this is cause when you only change brakes, they are not formed to your rotors wear from your old pads and will make a scratching noise when you stop. Most of the time the new pads will not adapt to the old rotors.
2. Do not try and save money and use Autozone brake pads. Those pads will not last long at all and will make noises even with a new rotor change.
3. Buy stock brake pads and you may find good deals on new rotors on eBay (Crossdrilled).
4. If you never changed brakes and rotors before, I would not suggest you doing it alone. You also need a compressor to install the brakes.
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Originally posted by Benz
Here is some food for thought:
1. Buy rotors the sametime you change the brakes. The reason for this is cause when you only change brakes, they are not formed to your rotors wear from your old pads and will make a scratching noise when you stop. Most of the time the new pads will not adapt to the old rotors.
2. Do not try and save money and use Autozone brake pads. Those pads will not last long at all and will make noises even with a new rotor change.
3. Buy stock brake pads and you may find good deals on new rotors on eBay (Crossdrilled).
4. If you never changed brakes and rotors before, I would not suggest you doing it alone. You also need a compressor to install the brakes.
Here is some food for thought:
1. Buy rotors the sametime you change the brakes. The reason for this is cause when you only change brakes, they are not formed to your rotors wear from your old pads and will make a scratching noise when you stop. Most of the time the new pads will not adapt to the old rotors.
2. Do not try and save money and use Autozone brake pads. Those pads will not last long at all and will make noises even with a new rotor change.
3. Buy stock brake pads and you may find good deals on new rotors on eBay (Crossdrilled).
4. If you never changed brakes and rotors before, I would not suggest you doing it alone. You also need a compressor to install the brakes.
Step by Step Instructions for the W124/W210
http://www.mercedesshop.com/e_class_brakejob.htm
I Would recommend to buy a Aftermarkit type of Brake pad LOW Dust Porterfield/and others
You CAN do up to two sets of Pads per set of rotors..as long as the rotors do NOT have a large lip on them
You Do NOT need a Compressor to retract the brake pad caliper piston..I Was a Mercedes Tech and Have NEVER Used a (COMPRESSOR) to do pads..
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Originally posted by MARK CUMMINS
Please check out the DIY section on Mercedesshop.com
Step by Step Instructions for the W124/W210
http://www.mercedesshop.com/e_class_brakejob.htm
I Would recommend to buy a Aftermarkit type of Brake pad LOW Dust Porterfield/and others
You CAN do up to two sets of Pads per set of rotors..as long as the rotors do NOT have a large lip on them
You Do NOT need a Compressor to retract the brake pad caliper piston..I Was a Mercedes Tech and Have NEVER Used a (COMPRESSOR) to do pads..
Please check out the DIY section on Mercedesshop.com
Step by Step Instructions for the W124/W210
http://www.mercedesshop.com/e_class_brakejob.htm
I Would recommend to buy a Aftermarkit type of Brake pad LOW Dust Porterfield/and others
You CAN do up to two sets of Pads per set of rotors..as long as the rotors do NOT have a large lip on them
You Do NOT need a Compressor to retract the brake pad caliper piston..I Was a Mercedes Tech and Have NEVER Used a (COMPRESSOR) to do pads..
DO NOT just change your brakes and not the rotors. Ask anyone who is NOT a tech and works on there own vehicles. I have taken the MB apart and put back together again.
Here is a tip...Do not listen to any MB techs advice. They only know how to take money. Take the advice from people who work on there own vehicles.
Last edited by Benz; May 29, 2004 at 01:37 PM.
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Originally posted by Benz
You DO need a compressor to get the brakes on. Ingore what he said.
Mercedes techs dont know anything but how to take money.
You DO need a compressor to get the brakes on. Ingore what he said.
Mercedes techs dont know anything but how to take money.
LOL...What a CLOWN
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I've never used a compressor to change my brake pads. lol
All you need is a big flat screwdriver or some slip joint pliers.
Sure, you could use a compressor, but it's not necessary and doesn't do any better of a job than the more common ways.
All you need is a big flat screwdriver or some slip joint pliers.
Sure, you could use a compressor, but it's not necessary and doesn't do any better of a job than the more common ways.
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Originally posted by Josh K
I've never used a compressor to change my brake pads. lol
All you need is a big flat screwdriver or some slip joint pliers.
Sure, you could use a compressor, but it's not necessary and doesn't do any better of a job than the more common ways.
I've never used a compressor to change my brake pads. lol
All you need is a big flat screwdriver or some slip joint pliers.
Sure, you could use a compressor, but it's not necessary and doesn't do any better of a job than the more common ways.
Smooth, steady pressure is all it takes. You can't squeeze the piston for only one second, it won't move.
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Originally posted by Benz
Here is a tip...Do not listen to any MB techs advice. They only know how to take money. Take the advice from people who work on there own vehicles.
Here is a tip...Do not listen to any MB techs advice. They only know how to take money. Take the advice from people who work on there own vehicles.
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You must be heman then. You need a C-Clamp to compress it.
Poor guy is going to go out in his garage and try to install his brakes for the first time with a screw driver lol.
Mark is number 1 in my book as well
Sorry, but all people who work at dealerships period are crooks in my book.
I guess I never helped anyone on this board neither....I'm just a noob
Last edited by Benz; May 29, 2004 at 02:37 PM.
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Originally posted by Josh K
lol no, you need a C-clamp to compress it. ;0)
lol no, you need a C-clamp to compress it. ;0)
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I guess you're one of the only people in the world that does it the "correct" way then lol.
Just be a man and admit that your way is not the be all and end all of doing it. I think everyone on here would agree that your way is a viable way of doing it, but it's certainly not the only way, nor the only correct way.
Just be a man and admit that your way is not the be all and end all of doing it. I think everyone on here would agree that your way is a viable way of doing it, but it's certainly not the only way, nor the only correct way.
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Originally posted by Benz
You must be heman then. You need a C-Clamp to compress it.
Poor guy is going to go out in his garage and try to install his brakes for the first time with a screw driver lol.
Mark is number 1 in my book as well
Sorry, but all people who work at dealerships period are crooks in my book.
I guess I never helped anyone on this board neither....I'm just a noob
You must be heman then. You need a C-Clamp to compress it.
Poor guy is going to go out in his garage and try to install his brakes for the first time with a screw driver lol.
Mark is number 1 in my book as well
Sorry, but all people who work at dealerships period are crooks in my book.
I guess I never helped anyone on this board neither....I'm just a noob
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Originally posted by Josh K
I guess you're one of the only people in the world that does it the "correct" way then lol.
Just be a man and admit that your way is not the be all and end all of doing it. I think everyone on here would agree that your way is a viable way of doing it, but it's certainly not the only way, nor the only correct way.
I guess you're one of the only people in the world that does it the "correct" way then lol.
Just be a man and admit that your way is not the be all and end all of doing it. I think everyone on here would agree that your way is a viable way of doing it, but it's certainly not the only way, nor the only correct way.
I really dont care how he does it, but I told him the best way.
THE END
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Hey, real quick, what's the correct way to badge an E420?
Hey, real quick, what's the correct way to badge an E420?
I like how you change subjects so you "think" you are hurting me on my benz I sold last year. I like when people talk about my rebadge when I did it. I'm now in the Hall Of Fame.
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Originally posted by Benz
You must be heman then. You need a C-Clamp to compress it.
Poor guy is going to go out in his garage and try to install his brakes for the first time with a screw driver lol.
Mark is number 1 in my book as well
Sorry, but all people who work at dealerships period are crooks in my book.
I guess I never helped anyone on this board neither....I'm just a noob
You must be heman then. You need a C-Clamp to compress it.
Poor guy is going to go out in his garage and try to install his brakes for the first time with a screw driver lol.
Mark is number 1 in my book as well
Sorry, but all people who work at dealerships period are crooks in my book.
I guess I never helped anyone on this board neither....I'm just a noob
You don't have to apologize about believing everyone who works at a dealership is a crook. You are entitled to your own misguided opinions.
And for your next trick, tell us how the C-clamp fits on those fixed calipers (such as on the rear brakes). I'm not saying it doesn't work, I just need a visual.
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Originally posted by scorchie
Umm, no one ever accused you of being a noob or not helping anyone, but you get defensive about it. Seems strange.
You don't have to apologize about believing everyone who works at a dealership is a crook. You are entitled to your own misguided opinions.
And for your next trick, tell us how the C-clamp fits on those fixed calipers (such as on the rear brakes). I'm not saying it doesn't work, I just need a visual.
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Umm, no one ever accused you of being a noob or not helping anyone, but you get defensive about it. Seems strange.
You don't have to apologize about believing everyone who works at a dealership is a crook. You are entitled to your own misguided opinions.
And for your next trick, tell us how the C-clamp fits on those fixed calipers (such as on the rear brakes). I'm not saying it doesn't work, I just need a visual.
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