Hey every1 just wanted to know how difficult it is to spin the caliper heat shield around, I ordered my parts an it seems that they put wrong heat shields on the ate version which I have but they put be did with the lip that is supposed to face forward? So would I get away with just shifting it into the correct position? or can I order individual heat shields?? Do the heat shields jus pop off or twist on??
Any input greatly appreciated. Thanks

They are bolted on & designed only for one position on the car.

What YEAR & MODEL W126 chassis?

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Its a 1987 300sdl with ate brake calipers, where im having diffuculty is the lip which should be at the frontside of the brake is at the rear not allowing the pad to sit flush an go back far enough to put the pins thru the holes of the brake pad??will it spin inside of it so i can adjust it correctly???

I just wanted to clarify the piece im talking about goes between the brake pad and caliper piston/ rubber boot to protect it from high temps , thanks

If this is what you are asking about, I have a tool that goes in the piston = allowing me to slowly rotate it to the correct orientation.



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That would be correct thats what im talking about, can i just remove it because ive heard sum ppl run them just fine with or without that piece, the position it is in now is the wrong place and i dont want to ruin it before trying to adjust it or either remove it, what is the name of the tool? And where can i find it asap Thanks

You can remove it with little or no effect.

My tool is a hand made prototype, the commercial version is a surgical instrument.

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Thermal & Aerodynamic System Engineering (TASE) Senior vehicle instrumentation technician.
Noise Vibration and Harshness (NVH).
Dynamometer.
Heat exchanger durability.
HV-A/C Climate Control.
Vehicle build.
Fleet Durability
Technical Quality Auditor.
Automotive Technical Writer

1985 300SD
1983 300D
1984 190D
2003 Volvo V70
2002 Honda Civic

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Thank you very much