[W126 Coupe] Brake Rotors for the W126

[Ernie Stephens]

Good question Markus, I'm taking the car back and asking them to be more specific.  I don't put many miles on the car anymore; both car and I are old and almost totally retired.  However, the car has 209,900 miles on the odometer and it is well over 23 years on most hoses, wires, etc. If it wasn't such a darn good looking vehicle I wouldn't be asking these questions; I'm sure that I would be driving something newer.
Thanks for the link, I'll bring it up, read it and add it to my notes.
Ernie 
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Markus Meyer<mailto:markusfmeyer at gmail.com> 
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  Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 12:21 PM
  Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Brake Rotors for the W126


  Ernie,

  What did they tell you is needed exactly?  Just brake pads?  Pads and a flush (MB recommends that yearly).  Or pads, rotors, calipers, flush?  I'd figure that out first.  If its just pads, or pads and flush, not too complicated.  Even adding rotors and bearings in isn't too bad with simple tools.

  Here is a good read to get you started on bearings:

  http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w201-190-class/1370630-front-wheel-bearings-step-step-pictorial.html<http://www.benzworld.org/forums/w201-190-class/1370630-front-wheel-bearings-step-step-pictorial.html>

  The MB service CDs are also quite handy when it comes to doing your own diy.

  Best of luck,
  Markus


  On Fri, Jan 22, 2010 at 12:57 PM, Ernie Stephens <stevetsg at msn.com<mailto:stevetsg at msn.com>> wrote:

    I was told that I need a brake job and I suspect that they are right; I'd like to think that I can do the brake job myself but thought I'd check with some of you more experienced than me for advice.  I went to performanceproducts.com<http://performanceproducts.com/>  and found front rotors priced at $40, $60 and $90 and they all look the same to me; how does one choose which to buy? Any advice about doing one's own brake job appreciated.

    Also, regarding diesels:
    The 6.0L turbo diesel  in my 2003 Ford Excursion moves that big SUV chassis with more gusto than my normally aspirated 560 gas engine moves de Cpe.  If I ever have to spend the big bucks on engine repair I am wondering if it would be wise to replace the engine in the Cpe with a turbo diesel (any thoughts?).
    Ernie

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