Going to change rotors, what else should I do since they're off? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

jsmith · #16 01-04-2004, 06:20 PM

do the steering damper - it's worth it! if you're gonna do loctite - it's the blue kind you should use. i couldn't get the self lockers at the dealership separately (i went with PBR deluxe pads)...

zeronero · #17 01-04-2004, 08:05 PM

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Originally posted by psfred
You don't have to remove the mounting bolts to change the rotor, just swing the caliper up out of the way. Very nice. You only have to remove one bolt per side -- sliding part then swings up out of the way to reveal pads.

I wish that I could do that but my car has the 4 piston fixed caliper front brakes.

M.G. · #18 01-08-2004, 10:18 PM

While its all apart, you should change the brake splash shields. over a period of time they deteriorate allowing water to splash onto the brakes causing the rotors to warp. Oh, one other thing, don't worry about changing the pads with the rotors. Its not like they're a wear matched set or anything.
P.S. don't waste your time with that cheap blue loctite, use the red instead its much stronger.

Hazen · #19 01-09-2004, 01:12 AM

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Originally posted by zeronero
Here's all the stuff that I'm going to do:

1) Change oil and filter
2) Change rear diff. fluid
3) Change power steering fluid and filter
4) Change transmission fluid and filter, also in the torque converter
5) Change air filter
6) Change cabin filter
7) Change spark plugs (cap and rotors replaced recently)
8) Change brake fluid, pads, rotors, master cylinder
9) Change fuel filter
10) Adjust parking brake

I will take a look at everything to make sure that it's all ok. I'll search on the bearings and see what to look for and how to work on them.

You didn't say how many miles on the car, but you might want to take a look at the flexible brake lines, too. They get spongy after awhile and new ones on all four corners will really firm up the pedal. Might even look at the SS braided teflon types.
Cleaning up the sensors and "cogs" for the ABS is a good thing to do. May need new pad sensors, too, come to think of it.
Looks like a nice weekend of car/driver bonding!
Best regards,
Hazen
91 300TE 4Matic
134k mi.

Hazen · #20 01-09-2004, 01:26 AM

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Originally posted by M.G.

P.S. don't waste your time with that cheap blue loctite, use the red instead its much stronger.

Hmmm. As I remember, red loctite is for permanent fasteners; blue for fasteners you want to re-use. See this
http://www.loctite.com/int_henkel/loctite_us/index.cfm?pageid=320&layout=1

Blue is what MB puts on their micro-encapsulated bolts for the brakes. It's what I would recommend, too.
Best,
Hazen

zeronero · #21 01-11-2004, 09:22 PM

Well, I did all the work I was planning on doing and it turned out very well. The largest improvement is in the braking system, it stops much better and the pedal feel is very firm. This car should be good for a while longer. Thanks for the help