Hi there - I need new rotors on my '93 190E 2.6 and was wondering how difficult it would be to perform this feat, along with new pads & fluid. Probably new hoses as well. Do I have to repack the wheel bearings? Somehow disable ABS first? Any special tools involved? There used to be a link where you could download all the factory shop manuals for the MB cars but I can't remember what it is/was. Can anybody help out? Thanks

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'02 BMW 325i
'85 300D 450k
'93 190E 2.6 170k(killed by tree)
'08 Ducati Hypermotard 1100S 6k
'06 Ducati S2R800 14k(sold)

To begin with, free downloading of factory manuals would be a copyright violation. I'm sure it occurs, but someone, somewhere is violating the law in the process.

Next, just change the components and bleed the brakes normally with a pressure method only. You don't want to try that one with a vacuum bleeder at the wheels. Use a pressure bleeder or the two man method.

It's very easy to change the pads and rotors on the 190E. Once you remove the calipers, the rotors are held on by one hex bolt. Remove that bolt and they will come of. You shouldn't need to re-pack the bearings. No, you don't need to do anything with the ABS system.

The brake pads are very easy as well. On the front calipers you simply remove one bolt, flip up the rotor, replace the pads, and replace the bolt with the new one that comes with the pads. On the rear calipers, you simply have to tap out the two retaining pins, replace the pads, and tap the pins back into place.

The Haynes manual for the 190E does a very good job of explaining the procedure.

As already stated, it is an easy job on that model car. Get the calipers out of the way and you are good to go.

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Jim