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Rookie does first C280 brake pad job!!!
ok, it's about 5:45AM, I go out and start my 98 C280, press on the brakes and the dreaded "Brake Pad Indicator" light comes on!
Ok, I know NOTHING about MB brakes. I have read all the discussions about pad types and I currently have the nasty OEM pads. I go to Fastlane to see what prices I will have to deal with and they ask me for the chassis type. They list: -A 487047 -F 576240 A 487048- F 576241- I thought my chassis type was 202.029?? How do I know which one it is? Also, are there other parts I need to order before I start this job? I have done a few brake jobs on American cars, so I know some basics. Also, when the brake pad light comes on, how long can I drive it before it becomes a serious problem? I need to wait until Saturday, if possible? Kid |
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You have time to drive, especially until Saturday, normal driving. It's sort of like the low fuel warning on your gauge.
Have you looked at the pads? Are they thin?
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how many miles on vehicle?
PARTS: 1) pad wear sensor (maybe) 2) brake cleaner 3) old toothbrush or brake brush cleaning tool 4) Mercedes Benz backing plate grease 5) C-clamp or similar to press piston back into caliper 6) brake pads ( OEM are very good - but may not be the best for drivng desired) 7)new guide pin bolts ( these should come with OEM pads ) 8) check brake fluid level in reservior - may need a turkey baster to siphon off excess disc thickness minimum is 19.4mm, minimum before repair 20.4mm Guide pin bolts torque to 18 lbf ft wheel lug nut 81 lbf ft The cars OEM tool kit should have a wrench that fits in narrow spaces if needed. have your vin # handy if buying parts at dealer. |
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Thos chasis numbers from the parts catalog refer to the last digits in your VIN #.
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Ali Al-Chalabi 2001 CLK55 1999 Dodge Ram 2500 Cummins Diesel 2002 Harley-Davidson Fatboy Merlin Extralight w/ Campy Record |
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Fantastic detail! Thanks so much. I am probably going to order here to make sure I get what I need.
I have no idea in the Dallas area where I could get pads. Anyone in Big D know where? I am thinking of the Textar "yellow box" pads. Curt |
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Doesn't seem to match anything on my VIN. Last numbers are: 579524 Curt |
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[QUOTE=Ethan]how many miles on vehicle?
It has about 103K on it. Curt |
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Since your VIN is HIGHER than F 576241.
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I always use Textar pads on my car. A lot of dust but great performance and decent service life. Ordering from fastlane above is a good reasonably priced source for the parts.
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I have read that the "yellow box" Textar pads are a reasonable choice for price, performance and minor amounts of dust??? Curt |
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Right Pads?
Does this car have different front and rear pads? Here is what Fastlane recommended for my VIN:579524
AAA-PBR N1010-113300 AAA-PBR N1010-54982 How much brake dust will these PBRs kick up? I have "OEM"s on there now and they are disgustingly filthy all the time. I am not a "performance" driver by any means, but I would like a good medium performance pad with low heat and minimal dust with maximum rotor life..... of course, I want it ALL! ha ha ha! Curt |
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Well, I usually swear by Textar pads, but I wouldn't call them low dust. Maybe a little less dust than the OE compound, but still creates a fair amount of dust.
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103K miles, when were your brake disc last changed?
new disk replacement needs just three or so more bolts removed on each corner plus a little sanding - little banging on the rear brakes - maybe an emergency brake adjustment, some locktite and antiseize also when you have the wheels off it is obviously a good time to clean the inside of the wheels. |
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[QUOTE=Ethan]103K miles, when were your brake disc last changed? /QUOTE]
I did the "dime test" and the front ones are getting close, the back ones are great. Curt UPDATE! I ordered the front rotors! ATE N1000-54976 Thanks guys! And many thanks to Phil at MercedesShop.com for all his help and recommendations! Those folks are great! Last edited by clankford; 03-03-2005 at 05:26 PM. Reason: update |
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