[W126 Coupe] Re: BRAKE DRAG

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My '84 380SL ( only driven in the summer ) does that each time I back out of 
the driveway. I park on an incline and the brake system has been completely 
retrofitted.
Best Wishes,
John
----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Dan Gardner" <cruftsk9 at tpg.com.au>
To: <mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com>
Sent: Sunday, January 29, 2006 6:01 AM
Subject: Fw: [W126 Coupe] Re: BRAKE DRAG


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>>    Thanks to all the people who responded ,the mileage is just on 
>> 50,000mls but it
>> lived its previous 15 yrs in Hong Kong  after being delivered from the UK 
>> then it was shipped to Western Australia (home of actor "Heath Ledger" no 
>> less)in 2001 when I bought it @44,000 mls so I presume it did not do many 
>> miles
>> but lots of hours,the clunk only happens the first time the brakes are 
>> used
>> on that day.I have replaced the rear calliper seals last year and flushed
>> the system with new fluid as I had a wining noise from the rear 
>> brakes.There does seem to be a fair amount of drag with the car hoisted,I 
>> do have new disks(ATE) to fit so perhaps this is a good time.And yes 
>> 220kw! its got some serious "mumbo" compared to the Australian compliance 
>> 187kw(lots of emission gear)
>>    When its going good its an absolute joy but when its not and I have to 
>> throw "buckets" of money at it, well lots of grief and tears.
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>> Kind Regards Dan
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