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

zeronero · #1 12-31-2003, 09:19 PM

I'm going to change the rotors soon and since they're going to be off is there anything that I should do in that area? Maybe bearings or something?

stevebfl · #2 12-31-2003, 09:25 PM

On a 124 you won't get into the bearings when replacing the rotors. Unless you want to, of course.

haasman · #3 12-31-2003, 09:33 PM

If it were my car, I would check the wheel bearing adjustment and pack if it hadn't been done in a while.

I always take the opportunity when in that area to look around carefully at the tie-rod ends, the ball joints, the control arm bushngs, the sway bar bushings, the steering dampener, the shocks and if possible the top strut (big rubber mount at the top).

It goes without saying that I would of course check the pads and the pad sensors.

Overall, this is one of those times where one can get up close and personal with the suspension and other parts. It is the opportunity to check for leaks, unusual wear items etc. It is also why some people will always remove the under tray and drain their oil instead of suctioning it out.

Haasman

#4 01-01-2004, 02:05 PM

Im looking in on this thread from the uk. when you talk about rotors do you mean the discs

haasman · #5 01-01-2004, 02:19 PM

Yes.

zeronero · #6 01-01-2004, 04:02 PM

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.

suginami · #7 01-01-2004, 04:12 PM

Your car doesn't have a cabin filter.

They were only equipped on 1994-1995 W124's.

zeronero · #8 01-01-2004, 04:18 PM

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Originally posted by suginami
Your car doesn't have a cabin filter.

They were only equipped on 1994-1995 W124's.

Not the recirculating filter but the one that goes under the windshield wiper, whatever it's called.

suginami · #9 01-01-2004, 04:28 PM

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Originally posted by zeronero
Not the recirculating filter but the one that goes under the windshield wiper, whatever it's called.

Right. The filter that is under the winsheild wiper motor is the cabin filter for the HVAC system. It removes allergens / dust / pollens from the air.

I've never heard of a recirculating filter....

zeronero · #10 01-01-2004, 04:48 PM

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Originally posted by suginami
I've never heard of a recirculating filter....

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The W140 cars have them.

zeronero · #11 01-01-2004, 06:00 PM

When changing the calipers the MB CD's say to replace the self locking bolts. I was reading another post and it was suggested that the bolts can be reused by cleaning them and putting loctite on them.

haasman · #12 01-01-2004, 06:09 PM

It is recommended to use new bolts. The new ones have what is called micro-encapsulated beads of a material similiar to loctite.

I have been using Loctite on the old bolts after careful inspection and not finding any problems.

I will replace the bolts the next pad change though, since they have been reused several times.

Haasman

wolf_walker · #13 01-02-2004, 06:13 AM

W123 had this factory "locktite" as well? Perhaps why I had so much grief getting the bolts off yesterday(to un-stick the parking brake adjuster, ugh)?

Not to question a Mercedes recomendation, but, replace the bolts? The ones on the 300D were substantial parts, I can't imagine a failure. I'd re-locktite them and pronounce it good I think. Something I'm missing?

#14 01-03-2004, 07:50 PM

I've got a 400E and was faced with a $400.00 price to replace my rotors and I thought I'd see if I could do them myself and I stumbled on this website.

Can a fairly adept do-it-yourselfer with normal tools (such as me) replace the rotors? Any websites with instructions, etc.?

Thanks a bunch,
Bob

psfred · #15 01-03-2004, 09:48 PM

OEM pads come with new bolts -- they are the ones that hold the sliding side to the pins and bushings, not the caliper mounting bolts. 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.

Make sure you get the antirattle spring UNDER the caliper, not with one side sticking up through, they squeal and clank otherwise.

Rotors are held on by lug bolts and a hex socket screw, so you only have to remove the screw to change them. They may (will) be stuck, though. Clean hub completely of rust and crud before installing new ones, make sure you get the cosmoline off the rotors, and use some antiseize between hub and rotor so that the next time the won't be rusted on.

Peter