[W126 Coupe] would anybody be interested in big brakes?

[Shayegan, Richard]

It was a worthwhile mechanic whom I trust. But either way, he's under
the impression I don't want to needlessly spend money so perhaps it was
something that's good but not ideal and he just didn't tell me.
Richard 

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[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Chiappinelli, Joseph
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 1:03 PM
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David wrote:

"Just because a mechanic did the work, does not always mean he did it
correctly."

No truer words were ever spoken. Especially if the work was done by the
dealer. That's why, when you find a capable mechanic whom you can trust,
they are worth whatever they charge just for the peace of mind.

J.Chip





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[mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com]On Behalf Of David Fatovic
Sent: Tuesday, April 19, 2005 12:04 PM
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Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] would anybody be interested in big brakes?


Also any sort of oil or greese (even from your hands) on the rotors will
get on to the pads, and be delivered to the rest of the rotor and pad.
That will cause slipping.  Those rotors must be cleaned with brake
cleaner to get all that off when installing. 
Just because a mechanic did the work, does not always mean he did it
correctly.

David

--- Dan Landiss <dan at landiss.com> wrote:
> Shayegan, Richard wrote:
> 
> >Yes, I do have ABS. Like I said my dad won't let me
> flush my own brake
> >fluid, so the mechanic does it. I'm guessing it was
> done right, though
> >he did mentioned initially having trouble getting
> them to bleed but how
> >he eventually got it, it just took a lot of brake
> fluid.
> >
> It is my understanding that the ABS module CANNOT be properly bled 
> without a positive pressure unit pushing from the master cylinder end.
> Can anyone confirm?
> 
> >As far as the condition of my brake lines, I don't
> really know
> >
> Then by all means inspect them before contemplating expensive 
> hardware.
> Put your money where it matters, not on glitz.
> 
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