It has been a rough week for Lurch, our '85 300D. Last week my 17 year old failed his physics experiment by realizing that a 300D breaks easier than a fire hydrant. Smashed tail light and slightly dented trunk.

Today, he has off school so I send him on an errand from DC to Baltimore. 20 minutes later my Office Manager is trying to get my attention while I am on a call and finally sends me an e-mail "URGENT!!!!! Your son called and said to tell you that his tire is on FIRE!!!!!!!!!

Needless to say I ended my call a little early and called him back. Turns out the master cylinder is going bad and caused the right rear caliper to stick to the point were the pads were on fire. The rear disk was glowing red hot. I was about to call a tow truck but instead called Mitch Carr's (my indy) who told me that if we just wait a little while it will release and the car will probably be drivable. Sure enough he was right. My son was able to drive it to his shop where I am waiting for an estimate. I have a fairly long list of other items that need attention on that car, so it will not be pretty.

I wish I had some of the time that you guys have to DIY, but if I have 2 hours to myself on a given weekend it is a miracle.

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Alan Hamm
'87 300SDL 277K Miles
'89 560 SL 68K Miles