Hello,
Again I call on the experience and knowledge of the members of this forum. I have an 87 300SDL and need to replace the emergency brakes since it caused me to fail amy state inspenction Does anyone know where I can get detailed information or even better yet, a pictorial on how to change the emergency brakes? Thanks again to all that contribute to this forum.
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When I changed my rear rotors last weekend, to looks like it's similar to a regular drum brake setup ((the pads hold the inside of the rotor. I'd imagine if you unhook part of the mechanism just in front of the differential, it would give you enough play to easily pull apart the actual brake setup. You may want to invest in some cheap drum brake tools.

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1989 300E 144K

You can get "detailed information" by purchasing the Mercedes service manual CD from 1-800-for-merc.

Not too expensive.

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Kent Christensen
Albuquerque
'07 GL320CDI, '10 CL550. '01 Porsche Boxster
Two BMW motorcycles

did you try to adjust them? on my 84 you jack up the car, remove 1 lug bolt, turn the wheel to about 11 oclock, and adjust w/ a screwdriver. dont get them too tight, you can burn out a bearing. my chilton (autozone)has accurate enough info on this, same price as the cd, but instant gratifacation.

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1984 123.193 372,xxx miles, room for Seven.

1999 Dodge Durango Cummins 4BTAA 47RE 5k lb 4x4 getting 25+mpgs, room for Seven.

The eb's are bare. They need to be replaced. The mechanic at the shop was going to adjust them but he said it was all metal.
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Just like doing a drum brake. Order a set of shoes, and go at it. Make sure the cable is adjusted properly, while your at it.

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1999 SL500
1969 280SE
2023 Ram 1500
2007 Tiara 3200