atikovi

Got the left front done before dark. Pads were nearly metal to metal.

Zimmermann rotors


Akebono pads


Wish all brake work was this easy.

1bad540

Looks good, now go pik up a can of Hi temp silver caliper paint to clean up the rear calipers. makes such a difference.

The Thomas J

Nice job. Looks great. I picked up Brembo rotors and pads. The car stops like a champ.

atikovi

How to remove the master cylinder reservoir? Are there pins I have to drive out holding it to the master cylinder?

1bad540

why are u removing the mc?

atikovi

Just removing the reservoir to clean it completely before changing the fluid.

superpop

It would appear you disassembled the caliper to paint the outer piston cover. If you removed this you may have compromised the caliper so be careful the first time you take it for a drive. Don't forget to torque the caliper bolts to 200 foot lbs. I probably would have painted the entire caliper. Anyway, looks good.

atikovi

Just masked it well.

apl175

I think you and your family deserve a fancy dinner out somewhere....given the $$$ you saved over having a dealership - or even a good independent perform this service.

atikovi

Detailing front wheels inside and out while they are off.

1bad540

what did u use on the wheels? also y not paint the complete caliper? also dont forget the rear calipers!

atikovi

After cleaning I sprayed with ArmorAll Outlast brake dust replant. Painting the whole caliper would been too complicated just for cleaning it unless I took it off the car and put it in the bead blaster. I'm not doing a restoration. Besides, I think the contrast between the painted part and the cast iron behind it makes it stand out better.

1bad540

blast it w brake cleaner and a wire brush, comes out pretty nice again just a clean up that look fresh.

atikovi

R1 Concepts drilled rear rotors.



Akebono Ceramic rear pads.



Cleaned calipers.



Changed brake fluid.

Touringman

Aticovi, where did you get the MERCEDES - BENZ script on the front caliper? IIs that vinyl? and if so will it stand up to the brake heat? Mine is due soon for a similar cleanup and would love to add something similar, as currently there is nothing there. Wifes E class has that but on a "plate" of some sort on the back of the piston bores....
Thanks in advance!

atikovi

Yes vinyl. Just put them on so I don't know how they will hold up. Got an extra pair if you want for $5 tossed in an envelope. The hard part was separating the backing from the transfer tape, the letters kept sticking to the backing.