Hi,
I've just moved to Houston, TX and need to replace the front rotors on my 92 300E. I usually do this kind of work myself but I can't get them off the hubs. The problem seems to be the 2 pins on the hub (ABS type), I don't have the tools to remove them.
I have 2 Brembo rotors and brake pads already to go, does anyone know a good shop in Houston that has the equipment to do the job for me using my parts?
Thanks,
Colin

__________________
92 Mercedes 300E 2.6
86 Plymouth Conquest TSi
79 Chrysler Cordoba (without Corinthian Leather!)

DRIVE FAST TAKE CHANCES!

Did you remove the hex-head bolt that holds the rotor in place?

__________________
2012 E350
2006 Callaway SC560

Yes

__________________
92 Mercedes 300E 2.6
86 Plymouth Conquest TSi
79 Chrysler Cordoba (without Corinthian Leather!)

DRIVE FAST TAKE CHANCES!

No comprende "2 pins on the hub". All 124s are ABS type. It sounds like it may just need a good whack with a big hammer.

agree with hammer..... you replace them anyway... probably not even a big whack.

__________________
1989 300ce 129k
( facelifted front,updated tail lights, lowered suspension,bilstein sports, lorinser front spoiler, MOMO steering wheel, remus exhaust,stainless steel brake lines). (Gone)

1997 s320 154k (what a ride). Sold with 179k miles. Replaced with Hyundai Equus

1994 e320 Cabriolet 108k



1972 280se 4.5 153k Owned for 12 yrs, sorry I sold it


[/SIGPIC]

There are 2 "dowel" locating pins joining each rotor and hub. The screw came off no problem. I sprayed the rotors with PB Blaster and tried using a crowbar and also tapped round the edge lightly with a hammer on a cloth, that didn't work. If I was back in Georgia on my own property I would whack them with a big hammer. Trouble is I'm in an apartment complex in Houston at the moment with a strict no car repair policy! I had to sneak out this morning to a quiet corner to work on it. I've done a bunch of rotors in the past and never had a problem, they usually fall off.
Colin

__________________
92 Mercedes 300E 2.6
86 Plymouth Conquest TSi
79 Chrysler Cordoba (without Corinthian Leather!)

DRIVE FAST TAKE CHANCES!

Install one of the lug bolts by a few threads before wacking the back of the rotor with a small sledge hammer in several locations. Rust is likely holding the rotor to the hub. Once you remove the rotors wire brush the rusted areas on the hubs and apply a light coat of Never Seize to avoid a similar experience in the future.

__________________
Fred Hoelzle

I'll try that next weekend.
Thanks,
Colin

__________________
92 Mercedes 300E 2.6
86 Plymouth Conquest TSi
79 Chrysler Cordoba (without Corinthian Leather!)

DRIVE FAST TAKE CHANCES!

I just did this with my 92 300 TE.

Once you remove the allen screw you REALLY hae to bang hard from the back with a hammer. Those pins you are referring to are not holding rotors. Bang em off, clean up the spingle with a brush once you've done this. Spray w WD40 or oil wipe spindle b4 you put the rotor back on.

Use a big C clamp to carefully compress your calipers. Be careful with the pushing the sensor pin into place - lubricate first, makes it much easier - too much pressure pressing that brake sensor into place and it's easy to break..

Look at your brake hoses while you are down there and make sure they look good and are not dry rotted or worn.