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Old 09-11-2004, 06:56 AM
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Unhappy Brakes "Sticking" - rebuild ?

Car: 1993 500SEL and 1992 190E 2.6

The brake pads are wearing uneven. This suggests to me that a caliber (piston) is “sticking”, or just not moving smoothly.

My choices – rebuild or replace.

I’ve been told FastLane has the rebuild kits for the calibers.

Is rebuilding the brake calibers a “big” job? With some American type cars, years ago, I simply removed the brake calibers and pumped the breaks – soon the piston popped out. I replaced the rubber and reassembled all.

Do the Mercedes follow the same design?

Pictures and hints are appreciated.

Your thoughts and comments are appreciated.
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Bill Fisher

'86 560SL (186K) - Now a 'classic' : Registered as an Historic Vehicle
02 E430 in the stable
'14 LS460 (Lexus)
- - - - -
'95 E420 (198K) found a new home
'99 E320 (80K) (gave it's life for me as we hit a bumper)
'95 E420 (231K) Sold to a happy buyer, new to Mercedes
'90 300E (65K) Sold to an Mercedes Lover
'92 190E (215K) - retired to the salvage yard
'93 500SEL (214K) - Moved to another family, still runs like a young pup
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