Brakes

[wbrian63]

'92 300SE. I get some shimmy in the steering wheel when slowing to a stop from speeds in excess of 50mph. I've not tested it hard, so I don't know if the problem gets worse with hot brakes vs cold.

In my US-made car, this is usually an indication of either warped rotors, or inconsistent friction between the disc and the pads due to uneven friction material deposits on the discs - usually a result of poor break-in methods after new pad installation.

I'm thinking about the following:
1) Check of all front-end components for wear. This includes ball joints, tie-rod ends, drag link, bushings and rims/tires.
2) Front-end brake job - surface rotors (replace if below spec) and new pads.

Are there good sources for aftermarket brake pads & rotors, or should I stick with MB-OEM parts?

Suggestions are appreciated.

[MattBelliveau]

If you are looking to service rotors, II would just replace them. It's not much more, and you are guaranteed that the rotors will be right. I would deffinately consider this on the front, as there is more work up there than just a simple pull-off. Just my $.02

[RAYMOND485]

1984 300d Turbo 140,000
When Doing The Brakes Remove The Wheel And Rotor Install The Tire Back On With A Few Bolts To Hold Rotor From Turning In Normal Up Position Use A Breaker 2 Ft Bar And Install New Rotors $35.00 Ea. Use 80 Ft Pounds Torque Same As Wheels

[wbrian63]

I wish I understood the previous post....

[MattBelliveau]

Like a robot...

[david s poole]

replace at least the front rotors,brake pads and the steering damper.

[manny]

Originally Posted by wbrian63

Are there good sources for aftermarket brake pads & rotors, or should I stick with MB-OEM parts?

Here you go:
http://catalog.eautopartscatalog.com/mercedesshop/sophio/part.jsp?partner=mercedesshop&year=1992&make=MB&model=300-SE-002&clientid=catalog.mercedesshop&cookieid=1XC0ZKQX91XE15PX7K&baseurl=http://catalog.peachparts.com/