Look what's on my rear Bundts - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

charmalu · #16 12-02-2010, 01:24 AM

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Originally Posted by pawoSD

I *use* my brakes.....so they'd be a bad idea on my car.

Slow down, you don`t need to be going 90.

Kids

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Charlie

Stretch · #17 12-02-2010, 02:59 AM

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Originally Posted by MBeige

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Going back to the topic of these wheel/brake dust shields, I would also not install them because I want to get a quick glance on the pads and rotors as a quick inspection of their condition. With the shields in place the wheels have to come off to get visual input of the said components.

Good point - that is an advantage of having alloys - you can't see either side with steel wheels (because of the brake dust shields on the inner side - assuming they aren't rusted through!)

funola · #18 12-10-2010, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by vstech

if you want mine, I get cars often that have them in there, and I knock them out and recycle them.
PM me your address.

Did you get my PM? Will I be getting a xmas present?

namron4491 · #19 12-10-2010, 09:32 PM

Go to kleenwheels.com, I love mine....................................Norm

funola · #20 12-16-2010, 09:43 PM

Never heard back from Vstech. Don't know why he likes to waste his and my time.

but I just won this set of Kleen Wheels on Ebay under $20 shipped!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kleen-Wheels-14-Brake-Dust-Shields-Mercedes-123-300-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem45f75ee861QQitemZ300502935649QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries

Stretch · #21 12-17-2010, 08:21 AM

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Originally Posted by funola

Never heard back from Vstech. Don't know why he likes to waste his and my time.

but I just won this set of Kleen Wheels on Ebay under $20 shipped!

Nice one - I'm glad to hear you got it sorted - I sympathise!

vstech · #22 12-17-2010, 08:29 AM

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Originally Posted by funola

Never heard back from Vstech. Don't know why he likes to waste his and my time.

but I just won this set of Kleen Wheels on Ebay under $20 shipped!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Kleen-Wheels-14-Brake-Dust-Shields-Mercedes-123-300-_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQhashZitem45f75ee861QQitemZ300502935649QQptZMotorsQ5fCarQ5fTruckQ5fPartsQ5fAccesso ries

aack, sorry I've been trying to get a car ready for my buddy from PA and it's taken ALL my time for the last few weeks.
I'm MUCH more free with time now.

funola · #23 12-17-2010, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by vstech

aack, sorry I've been trying to get a car ready for my buddy from PA and it's taken ALL my time for the last few weeks.
I'm MUCH more free with time now.

Likely story. I PM'd my address as requested- no response. I asked if you got my PM- no response. You've been posting to the forum daily for the past few weeks. A simple reply "I'm very busy at the moment, will get back to you later" would have been nice.

colincoon · #24 12-17-2010, 11:36 AM

I have these on the front wheels of Norm and they do make a noticeable difference. I believe that Tyler said that the bundts were originally on his grandmothers 500SL when she got it new, and the dust shields came with them.

I'd be happy with or without them.

vstech · #25 12-17-2010, 11:39 AM

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Originally Posted by funola

Likely story. I PM'd my address as requested- no response. I asked if you got my PM- no response. You've been posting to the forum daily for the past few weeks. A simple reply "I'm very busy at the moment, will get back to you later" would have been nice.

very very sorry. I have gotten several requests for the shields. I thought I did respond to you, I responded to many.
very confusing, working so late on the car in the rain and cold... memory slips. I have many shields just don't have the time to collect them and make arrangements to ship them.
maybe I figured you were going to call me, aack. I don't know. sorry sorry sorry...

funola · #26 12-29-2010, 12:58 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300502935649&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

These Ebay dust shields do not fit my 14" alloys. The lug patterns fit but the outer diameter is too big. Further checking revealed they are for 14" steel wheels. The seller was very careful in wording his ad and I cannot fault him (very cleave eh?). He probably knew it did not fit alloys but did not include that it fits 14" steelees only. I may still be able to make these fit by cutting the o.d. down and lose the press fit (from the bent outer edge), and use RTV to glue the outer edge in.

Stretch · #27 12-29-2010, 01:02 PM

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Originally Posted by funola

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300502935649&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

These Ebay dust shields do not fit my 14" alloys. The lug patterns fit but the outer diameter is too big. Further checking revealed they are for 14" steel wheels. The seller was very careful in wording his ad and I cannot fault him (very cleave eh?). He probably knew it did not fit alloys but did not include that it fits 14" steelees only. I may still be able to make these fit by cutting the o.d. down and lose the press fit (from the bent outer edge), and use RTV to glue the outer edge in.

Bummer - I don't see why you'd want them for steel wheels. That's probably why there are still for sale.

funola · #28 12-29-2010, 01:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Army

Bummer - I don't see why you'd want them for steel wheels. That's probably why there are still for sale.

Seller is in NC and per his feedback, has sold other Mercedes diesel items before. I wonder if he's on this forum???

whunter · #29 12-29-2010, 03:12 PM

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Originally Posted by funola

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300502935649&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

These Ebay dust shields do not fit my 14" alloys. The lug patterns fit but the outer diameter is too big. Further checking revealed they are for 14" steel wheels. The seller was very careful in wording his ad and I cannot fault him (very cleave eh?). He probably knew it did not fit alloys but did not include that it fits 14" steelees only. I may still be able to make these fit by cutting the o.d. down and lose the press fit (from the bent outer edge), and use RTV to glue the outer edge in.

Fastlane: Wheel Dust Shield Notes: 15" Alloy
http://catalog.peachparts.com/item.wws?sku=W0133-1622582

Fastlane: Wheel Dust Shield Notes: 14" Alloy
http://catalog.peachparts.com/item.wws?sku=W0133-1622942

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vstech · #30 12-29-2010, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by funola

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=300502935649&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

These Ebay dust shields do not fit my 14" alloys. The lug patterns fit but the outer diameter is too big. Further checking revealed they are for 14" steel wheels. The seller was very careful in wording his ad and I cannot fault him (very cleave eh?). He probably knew it did not fit alloys but did not include that it fits 14" steelees only. I may still be able to make these fit by cutting the o.d. down and lose the press fit (from the bent outer edge), and use RTV to glue the outer edge in.

Steve, DON"T damage the inserts that don't fit your wheels. I have one pulled, and will pull another tomorrow and send you up a pair FOR SURE this time. sorry I didn't get back to you the first time.