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Originally Posted by rosenfe
anyone else have any input on this issue
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Well it takes some time to gather info so that it can be put into an understandable order. You could also buy the Factory Service Manual CD set and not have to depend on others for info.
The below is for my front ATE Brakes (on a 123). I have no experience with the Bendix ones and from what I have seen the Heat Shield and Boots need to be done differently on the Bendix Calipers.
Despite Members saying it is forbidden; I have been unbolting Brake Caliper halves since the 1970s with no problems. So use your best judgment on that.
The bolts are M10x1.5 and the heads are marked 11.9
When you install the Caliper pistons there is a cutaway part on the edge of the pistons that needs alignment (mark the position before your remove the Caliper Pistons).
There is a special tool (#2 in the pic) for that. However, having recently done the ATEs on the Rear of my Volvo they listed the angle as being 20 degrees. I took a protractor and a 3x5 card and drew and cut out a Triangle with a 20 degree angle and used it on the Volvo and now the Mercedes to align the pistons.
Pistons).