Billiken

First, thanks to everyone on this forum for all the great advice about DIY pads/rotors.

I changed the front pads and rotors this morning on my 2000 ML320.
Piece of cake.

However, I can't get the rear calipers off (both sides). The two 13 mm bolts and bushings have been removed and the calipers have some play in them (vs the rotor). I've pushed/pulled in every direction.

I've hit the calipers with a rubber mallet a couple of times.

The rotors do have a "lip" around the outer edge (maybe 1 or 2 mm MAX).
Is that "holding" the pads in and not allowing the calipers to come off????

I'm afraid to bash the calipers with the framing hammer, like the rotors.....

HELP!!!!!

Thanks

azinn

This might help http://www.petefagerlin.com/ML/brakes.htm

Billiken

Actually, I printed off Pete's directions. They're great
The brake job for a 2000 ML is actually easier.
(No pins on the calipers or through the rotors. 40 Torx for the front and 13 mm bolts on the back calipers.)

I need specific advice as to how to get the back calipers off and what degree of force to use in doing so.

benzeboy

Make sure your parking brake is not on
Step on the brake and release and tap lightly again with rubber hammer.
Hope it helps.

JimB

is the pad already out the caliper when you are trying to take the caliper off?

Billiken

[QUOTE=JimB) Is the pad already out the caliper when you are trying to take the caliper off?[/QUOTE]

JimB:

Both pads are on the caliper.
There's some play/movement in the caliper, but I just can't lift it off the rotor.

Do you think it's possible to force out the outboard pad?

THANKS

Billiken

JimB

but you need to pry out the pad first using the flat screw driver to ease out lifting the caliper, i check these pic out that you can follow.

Billiken

Thanks, JimB:

I'll try it.