Stripped brake lines w/ O'Reilly's tools- Beware - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

jt20 · #1 05-22-2014, 05:27 PM

I agree! You did the right thing to go in there with the calipers. And you went back within reasonable time..F@#$% that guy.

Put up a bit of a fight and prove that you have a legitimate complaint and not some sheister trying to 'borrow' tools. Perhaps he gets a lot of that.

Get your money back. That is uncalled for and just ridiculous.

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... but still plan on some action against O'Reillys. For $20 I expected better quality (almost $7 a wrench is expensive when I can get Gear Wrenches for less than that), ... I could go to Walmart and get better customer service. I also expected to be treated better as a frequent customer but maybe I expected too much. To me my treatment was worse than the terrible wrenches stripping the line. All he needed to tell me is that O'Reillys couldn't do anything for me, I would have to contact the wrench company, or something like that.

w123fanman · #2 05-22-2014, 09:19 PM

As if this simple job couldn't get any worse, my brake bleeder (homemade via some instructions on a porsche website) has failed so I need to go borrow the motive one from my mechanic. I'll take the blame for that, but on top of that, one of the rotors I bought from the dealer was extremely warped and I will have to have them replace that for me as well. Out of all places I would expect to get bad parts, it would be the dealer. Bought OEM so I would have high quality parts, but again I guess not.

Mölyapina · #3 05-22-2014, 10:39 PM

Sounds like a horrible experience all around. Hopefully you have a better day tomorrow...

w123fanman · #4 05-22-2014, 10:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Jooseppi Luna

Sounds like a horrible experience all around. Hopefully you have a better day tomorrow...

Graduation is tomorrow!

Mölyapina · #5 05-22-2014, 10:54 PM

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Graduation is tomorrow!

As long as O'Reilly's isn't providing the caps and robes, I guess...

"'Scuse me, Mister, this cap is covering my eyes."

"OH YEAH? WELL, YOU WORE IT SO YOU CAN'T RETURN IT! GET YOUR BUTT IN GEAR, GET YOUR DIPLOMA, AND GET YOUR LOSER FACE OUT OF MINE!"

w123fanman · #6 05-22-2014, 11:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Jooseppi Luna

As long as O'Reilly's isn't providing the caps and robes, I guess...

"'Scuse me, Mister, this cap is covering my eyes."

"OH YEAH? WELL, YOU WORE IT SO YOU CAN'T RETURN IT! GET YOUR BUTT IN GEAR, GET YOUR DIPLOMA, AND GET YOUR LOSER FACE OUT OF MINE!"

My cap doesn't really fit well but one size fits all usually doesn't fit me. Can't tell you how many marching band gloves I ripped pulling them on. Maybe I'll file a complaint about that

strelnik · #7 05-23-2014, 07:43 AM

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My cap doesn't really fit well but one size fits all usually doesn't fit me. Can't tell you how many marching band gloves I ripped pulling them on. Maybe I'll file a complaint about that

Congratulations on your graduation!

As far as the wrench is concerned, if you can't write the manufacturer, call your credit card company and tell them to nullify the sale. Reason: defective goods.

I do this with AmEx and even the threat of it gets results at stores.

97 SL320 · #8 05-24-2014, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by w123fanman

but on top of that, one of the rotors I bought from the dealer was extremely warped and I will have to have them replace that for me as well. Out of all places I would expect to get bad parts, it would be the dealer. Bought OEM so I would have high quality parts, but again I guess not.

How much run out did you measure? It is normal to have a slight scrub when rotating things.

Is this a front or rear rotor? If front,does the rotor fit on the outside or inside of hub? If an outside fit ( front or rear ) the allen bolt won't hold the rotor square with the hub. You must install another wheel bolt to draw things tight if you are checking run out.

If a inside rotor fit, are you sure the surface of your hub is clean and flat?

barry12345 · #9 05-24-2014, 10:09 AM

For the line nut on a bad line. We have a lot of rust here so I just cut or twist until the old lie separates and use a six point socket on the remaining nut where possible as that line is being replaced anyway.

This allows me to choose a size socket that fits well on a rusted brake line nut and usually choose one to tap the socket on with light force.

w123fanman · #10 05-24-2014, 11:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 97 SL320

How much run out did you measure? It is normal to have a slight scrub when rotating things.

Is this a front or rear rotor? If front,does the rotor fit on the outside or inside of hub? If an outside fit ( front or rear ) the allen bolt won't hold the rotor square with the hub. You must install another wheel bolt to draw things tight if you are checking run out.

If a inside rotor fit, are you sure the surface of your hub is clean and flat?

My measurements were not the most scientific but we cleaned off the hub, installed the pin, then spun it while holding the brake as flush as possible. We tested it and it had a good amount of wobble while the old brakes had little to no wobble (all tested on same hub).