Caliper pins won't budge on 240D - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

Brian Carlton · #1 03-07-2009, 10:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Mark DiSilvestro

This model only once. I'm not sure exactly how the first one broke, but I probably put a 4-foot piece of pipe on it to loosen one of those huge FWD axle-nuts. That first ratchet didn't fit my jack-handle, but it's replacement fits pefectly. With only a 2-foot extension, it's worked reliably for several years now, loosening normal-size bolts (like caliper bolts) while taking considerable strain off my arms & muscles!

Happy Motoring, Mark

That was my point.

A ratchet is not designed to take that load and the teeth are damaged by it.

Sure, Sears will replace it, but if everybody behaves in similar fashion...........sooner or later Sears has to put a stop to it.

Mark DiSilvestro · #2 03-07-2009, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Brian Carlton

That was my point.

A ratchet is not designed to take that load and the teeth are damaged by it.

Sure, Sears will replace it, but if everybody behaves in similar fashion...........sooner or later Sears has to put a stop to it.

Well, the original poster did mention HAMMERING on his ratchet!
My first Craftsman ratchet lasted several years too.
It's not like I'm turning in damaged Sears ratchets every week or every month. Besides, my muscles & joints are worth more than several ratchets.
I now use a breaker-bar (sometimes with a length of pipe) on those pesky FWD axle-nuts.

Happy Motoring, Mark

fruitcakesa · #3 03-07-2009, 10:57 AM

I bought a Mac Tool 3/4 drive breaker bar with a 28" handle for the front hub nuts on my Cummins. That and a 4 ft piece of pipe will move most anything but it sure is heavy!