the brakes dragging only part of the time sure seems like a warped rotor to me.

if not for that i would say tire balance most likely. out of balance tires are made more dramatic by loose front end parts. the tie rod ends seem to fail first on most benzes.

tom w

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[SIGPIC] Diesel loving autocrossing grandpa Architect. 08 Dodge 3/4 ton with Cummins & six speed; I have had about 35 benzes. I have a 39 Studebaker Coupe Express pickup in which I have had installed a 617 turbo and a five speed manual.[SIGPIC]

..I also have a 427 Cobra replica with an aluminum chassis.