MY E FRONT CALIPERS
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MY E FRONT CALIPERS
hi guys
i am going to paint my calipers ,
i have on question , there is a black small plate tagged with mercedes benz attached to my front caliper , is this plate part of the caliper , should i paint it with the caliper ?
i am going to paint my calipers ,
i have on question , there is a black small plate tagged with mercedes benz attached to my front caliper , is this plate part of the caliper , should i paint it with the caliper ?
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From: Outside Philadelphia
2011 E-350
Here is a picture of the back of the plate for those who are wondering what it looks like. It has two posts with barrel clips that are pushed into respective holes in the caliper. I used 2 screw drivers and delicately pried it out. Was very careful because I saw another post on this forum where the member damaged the plate while trying to remove it. When I reattached it to the caliper I applied anti seize to the posts to keep corrosion down. It was so much easier to detail the caliper with this plate off. I also applied a new "Mercedes" label when I had it off.
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From: SO FLORIDA
2010 E350 SPORT SEDAN, 2006 C280 4MATIC- SOLD 2009 FORD F-250, 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID, 2013 MB E550
IS THE MB PLATE ON THE ROTORS PART OF THE ROTORS?
HELLO SIR. THE PLATE IS DECORATIVE AS I HAVE HEARD OF SOME OF US LOOSING THAT VERY PLATE. IT HAS NO EFFECT ON THE BRAKES; THERE WILL SIMPLY BE TWO HOLES WHERE THE PLATE USED TO BE.
I WOULD REMOVE THE PLATES, CLEAN THEM UP ATTRACTIVELY, PAINT THE CALIPERS, AND REINSTALL THE COOL LOOKING NAME PLATES.
SHOW US YOUR RESULTS PLEASE WHEN YOU FINISH. THANKS IN ADVANCE.
I WOULD REMOVE THE PLATES, CLEAN THEM UP ATTRACTIVELY, PAINT THE CALIPERS, AND REINSTALL THE COOL LOOKING NAME PLATES.
SHOW US YOUR RESULTS PLEASE WHEN YOU FINISH. THANKS IN ADVANCE.
Last edited by TYUS; Mar 24, 2016 at 06:26 PM. Reason: TYPOS MAN!, I DONT LIEK THEM ON MY POSTS.
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From: SO FLORIDA
2010 E350 SPORT SEDAN, 2006 C280 4MATIC- SOLD 2009 FORD F-250, 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID, 2013 MB E550
IS THE MB PLATE ON THE ROTORS PART OF THE ROTORS?
HELLO SIR. THE PLATE IS DECORATIVE AS I HAVE HEAR OF SOME OF US LOOSING THAT VERY PLATE. IT JAS NO EFFECT ON THE BRAKES; THERE WILL SIMPLY BE TWO HOLES WHERE THE PLATE USED TO BE.
I WOULD REMOVE THE PLATES, CLEAN THEM UP ATTRACTIVELY, PAINT THE CALIPERS, AND REINSTAL THE COOL LOOKING NAME PLATES.
SHOW US YOUR RESULTS PLEASE WHEN YOU FINISH. THANKS IN ADVANCE.
I WOULD REMOVE THE PLATES, CLEAN THEM UP ATTRACTIVELY, PAINT THE CALIPERS, AND REINSTAL THE COOL LOOKING NAME PLATES.
SHOW US YOUR RESULTS PLEASE WHEN YOU FINISH. THANKS IN ADVANCE.
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From: SO FLORIDA
2010 E350 SPORT SEDAN, 2006 C280 4MATIC- SOLD 2009 FORD F-250, 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID, 2013 MB E550
THE MB BRAKE CALIPER LABEL
[QUOTE=Youngd;6742016]Here is a picture of the back of the plate for those who are wondering what it looks like. It has two posts with barrel clips that are pushed into respective holes in the caliper. I used 2 screw drivers and delicately pried it out. Was very careful because I saw another post on this forum where the member damaged the plate while trying to remove it. When I reattached it to the caliper I applied anti seize to the posts to keep corrosion down. It was so much easier to detail the caliper with this plate off. I also applied a new "Mercedes" label when I had it off.[/QU
GOOD POST YOUNG D.
CAN YOU TELL ME WHERE YOU GOT THE REPLACEMENT PLATE AS THERE HAVE BEEN OTHERS HERE WANTING TO KNOW. THANK YOU
GOOD POST YOUNG D.
CAN YOU TELL ME WHERE YOU GOT THE REPLACEMENT PLATE AS THERE HAVE BEEN OTHERS HERE WANTING TO KNOW. THANK YOU
Last edited by TYUS; Mar 24, 2016 at 06:47 PM. Reason: HALF THE POST IS MISSING!
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From: SO FLORIDA
2010 E350 SPORT SEDAN, 2006 C280 4MATIC- SOLD 2009 FORD F-250, 2015 KIA OPTIMA HYBRID, 2013 MB E550
THE MB BRAKE CALIPER LABEL
Here is a picture of the back of the plate for those who are wondering what it looks like. It has two posts with barrel clips that are pushed into respective holes in the caliper. I used 2 screw drivers and delicately pried it out. Was very careful because I saw another post on this forum where the member damaged the plate while trying to remove it. When I reattached it to the caliper I applied anti seize to the posts to keep corrosion down. It was so much easier to detail the caliper with this plate off. I also applied a new "Mercedes" label when I had it off.
CAN YOU TELL ME WHERE YOU GOT THE REPLACEMENT PLATE AS THERE HAVE BEEN OTHERS HERE WANTING TO KNOW. THANK YOU
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From: Outside Philadelphia
2011 E-350
Fortunately, my plate(s) came off in one piece. I simply cleaned them up, painted and applied a new decal. I saw from previous posts that these plates could break while being removed so I looked long and hard for possible replacements before I attempted to remove them. Couldn't find them anywhere. As a result, I was extremely careful when I pried them loose. I did apply some anti-seize to the mounting posts when I reinstalled them.
Member
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 172
Likes: 22
From: Outside Philadelphia
2011 E-350
Fortunately, my plate(s) came off in one piece. I simply cleaned them up, painted and applied a new decal. I saw from previous posts that these plates could break while being removed so I looked long and hard for possible replacements before I attempted to remove them. Couldn't find them anywhere. As a result, I was extremely careful when I pried them loose. I did apply some anti-seize to the mounting posts when I reinstalled them.
