Info on Brakes
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Info on Brakes
do you guys know how much brake pads for 2002 ML 320 cost? where can i get them other than dealers (who sells them for an arm and a leg)? are they easy to install if i was to do them by myself?
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there are several options. http://www.germanstar.net has 'em, as well as http://www.importec.com
they're a lot cheaper than at the dealers, and it's a really, really simple DIY job.
they're a lot cheaper than at the dealers, and it's a really, really simple DIY job.
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Brakeworld.com has some sweet brembos running them on my ML55, they cost me a little more than the plain ones, but they brake great.
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Is it necessary to disconnect the calipers when replacing the rotors? In other words, do you have to bleed the system afterward, or is it simply a matter of unbolting the old rotors and bolting on new ones and slipping in new pads? If that's all it is, I'll do it myself. If they have to be adjusted or something, I'll leave it to the pros.
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Originally posted by TLo
Is it necessary to disconnect the calipers when replacing the rotors? In other words, do you have to bleed the system afterward, or is it simply a matter of unbolting the old rotors and bolting on new ones and slipping in new pads? If that's all it is, I'll do it myself. If they have to be adjusted or something, I'll leave it to the pros.
Is it necessary to disconnect the calipers when replacing the rotors? In other words, do you have to bleed the system afterward, or is it simply a matter of unbolting the old rotors and bolting on new ones and slipping in new pads? If that's all it is, I'll do it myself. If they have to be adjusted or something, I'll leave it to the pros.
Starting with the car jacked up and on a jack stand, here's how you might do the front rotors.
Take the cap off the brake fluid resevoir and cover it with a folded shop rag to prevent fluid from overflowing and damaging paint.
Remove the wheel.
Unplug brake sensor if used.
If the calipers are swing calipers, remove the bolt, swing the caliper up and remove the pads.
Otherwise, drive out the pins and remove the pads.
Remove the two bolts holding the caliper. Suspend caliper from car using wire hanger or cord.
Using 5mm(?) allen wrench, take out cap screw holding rotor to car.
Tap rear of rotor with rubber mallet or something similar to get rotor off.
Mount new rotor and replace cap screw.
Mount caliper with new bolts or use locktite on old bolts.
Spread caliper.
Replace pads (new or old).
Plug in sensor.
Replace wheel.
Lower car.
Pump brakes a few times.
Move to opposite side.
Last edited by BudC; May 16, 2004 at 01:12 AM.
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Mercedes 560 SL: ML 320 Sport
No I don't need new rotors. In fact, I don't need new brakes yet. I justed wanted to know how to do it for when the time comes. I'd like to save a little money and the it costs a lot at the dealer. Have to make up for the extra gas costs. I'm pretty handy with a rench but I've never touched brakes before.
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Originally posted by TLo
Do you have to bleed the system afterward, or is it simply a matter of unbolting the old rotors and bolting on new ones and slipping in new pads?
Do you have to bleed the system afterward, or is it simply a matter of unbolting the old rotors and bolting on new ones and slipping in new pads?
