[W126 Coupe] Parking brake release handle

[Doug Gavin]

Mike R. wrote:

> One suggestion – open the bleed valve on the caliper when it comes 
> time to push the pistons back and you’ll push out the fluid that has 
> been sitting in the caliper assembly all that time, the fluid that has 
> been heated the most.
>
> Later,
>
> Mike R.
>
> * From: * mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com 
> [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] *On Behalf Of *Markus Meyer
> *Sent:* Monday, August 21, 2006 5:17 AM
> *To:* mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
> *Subject:* Re: [W126 Coupe] Parking brake release handle
>
> Doug,
>
> Doing the brakes is actually quite easy on our SECs. I don't remember 
> the exact steps off hand (might be in the archives), but after taking 
> off the wheels with the car jacked up, you need to remove two pins 
> that hold the retain spring/clip in place, take out the spring/clip, 
> pull the pads out, pull off the sensor wires, push the pistons in so 
> you can install the new pads (with some fluid taken out of the brake 
> reservoir), then install new pads with anti-squeal paste and new 
> sensor wires (just plug into pads and sensor itself), reinstall 
> spring/clip and pins and you are pretty much done.
>
> Markus
>
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Thanks to all for the tips on the brake pad replacement.