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Dec 5, 2007 | 12:13 PM

khaiser

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Brakes for 2000 ML 430

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My brake light on the dash keeps flashing on/off. Does that mean it is time to replace the brake pads? what about the rotors?

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Dec 5, 2007 | 02:24 PM

sosh

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2010 ML550, 2010 E350 4M, 1966 Corvette Convt C2

Rotors have a minimum thickness and must be measured with a micrometer to determine if they need replacement. They should also be replaced if grooved or warped. They should not be turned or cut.

Dec 6, 2007 | 07:15 PM

khaiser

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What brand brake and rotors would you reccomed?

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Dec 12, 2007 | 08:50 PM

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2011 E550 4 Matic, 2000 ML430

Do you know what the specs are for the rotors? Normal Thickness, and minimum? Also what torque when remounting the tires?

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Originally Posted by sosh

Rotors have a minimum thickness and must be measured with a micrometer to determine if they need replacement. They should also be replaced if grooved or warped. They should not be turned or cut.

Dec 12, 2007 | 08:56 PM

sosh

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Originally Posted by tomcat7

Do you know what the specs are for the rotors? Normal Thickness, and minimum? Also what torque when remounting the tires?

Thanks,

I believe that the min thickness is stamped on each rotor. Can't answer the torque question.

Dec 13, 2007 | 05:09 PM

roberthelfrick

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2000 ml320 1986 560sel 1973 280se4.5

Torque should be 110 ft-lbs on the lug bolts.

Dec 27, 2007 | 10:26 AM

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I replaced my stock rotors on my ML320 with Brembo rotors and Porterfield R4S brake pads. They are an excellent combo. If you get porterfields you need to break them in properly.

Rotors from:
http://www.thebenzbin.com/parts/?N=0...294967266+9179

Pads from:
www.formymercedes.com

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