DIY tune-up for the original MB calipers... - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

aklim · #1 03-05-2007, 02:04 PM

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Originally Posted by rino

Not really. At first a simple oil change seemed like over my head... until I did it. Then came the transmission fluid... the diff fluid changes... Now brakes - I thought I could never do it by myself... but I have done it after receiving proper guidance. So, I've learned the lesson: I am a fast learner... show me how to do it, and I'll do it.

You realize what you just said is a catch-22 type of thing: with that attitudinal approach there will never be a first time. Sometimes it pays off to be a bit adventurous... gather as much information as possible about something, then go ahead and do it...

Yes, provided there is someone to show you the way.

Yes, of course. But I like to gather info and make sure there is an "out", so to speak. If I was in the middle of nowheres, I probably don't want to do it. If there is a backup plan, I'd go for it. IOW, I am not going to jump in foolishly. I'll make sure I have the tools, knowledge AND someone to help me if I get things FUBARed.

rino · #2 03-05-2007, 02:22 PM

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Originally Posted by aklim

Yes, provided there is someone to show you the way.

Yes, of course. But I like to gather info and make sure there is an "out", so to speak. If I was in the middle of nowheres, I probably don't want to do it. If there is a backup plan, I'd go for it. IOW, I am not going to jump in foolishly. I'll make sure I have the tools, knowledge AND someone to help me if I get things FUBARed.

I am all with you... and that was the point in posting the link of that guy with the tutorial... the point being, how wonderful it would be if someone here were to do something similar to that... a tutorial, with precise explanation and pictures, on how to go about these types of "more complicated" sort of things... allowing for the so-called "backup plan," providing the knowledge about the procedures involved and the needed tools...

Guys, you (we) are here "to show the way..." that is what this forum is all about...
It's what makes places such as this one wonderful ones....

Rino