Was changing out the pads on my wife's car (117k) and when I got to the passenger side, something caught my eye. It was a gap between the leading edge of the spring perch and the unit body. The entire front of the three sided perch is now separated from the body. I ordered the spring perch from M/B because, worst case, I will need it. Has anyone had any success removing the spring and bracing the existing perch rather than cutting off the original and welding a new one in? If the remaining 2/3 of the perch weld is intact and in good shape, couldn't a brace be positioned (welded most likely) to secure the section that has separated? Anyone dealt with this before?

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