[W126 Coupe] Brake Rotors for the W126-wheel bearings too

[Jay Hirsch]

I use Akebono pads, no dust no squeal.  They  are made in the US.
Anyone else use these or have a  comment on these or other non MB pads?
keep cruisin
Jay H
On Jan 22, 2010, at 2:39 PM, Dick Spellman wrote:


> Ernie,

>

> Just to clarify.  I am assuming you do not need calipers.  If the  

> caliper is not leaking between body halves, if the rubber boot at  

> the piston(s) is still intact and just needs the dust cleared off  

> without an abrasive and that the pads when removed show even wear  

> on both sides then the calipers are good to go.  As for pressure  

> bleeding, it helps move all the crud and moisture in the calipers  

> and in the lines through the system and out the caliper bleeder  

> valve.  So, hopefully you will find all your calipers in good shape  

> and just the other components needing the typical service.  When  

> the caliper is off the rotor it is really easy to replace the hoses  

> and they are maybe $10-15 each and then you get to run another 20  

> years.  Nothing special about the MB brake parts.  I use MB caps,  

> hoses, master cylinders and whatever Jonathan says will stop the  

> car and not squeak or squeal.  Used to be Balo rotors and Pagid  

> pads.  Not sure if these are still available but, it what MB indy's  

> used for years.

>

> Dick

>

> Ernie Stephens wrote:

>>

>> Again, thanks, this is page #2 of my notes.

>> Ernie

>> ----- Original Message -----

>> From: Dick Spellman

>> To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists

>> Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 11:51 AM

>> Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] Brake Rotors for the W126-wheel bearings  

>> too

>>

>> Hi ernie,

>>

>> While you did not bring this up, you should pan on wiping down the  

>> front spindles and inspecting and replacing worn wheel bearings  

>> (indicated by burn marks on the spindle) and perhaps replacing the  

>> hub seal when pressing the bearings with fresh high-temp grease  

>> (red color stuff).  Then you need to check for run-out and  

>> properly set the new hub/rotor bearings/races to the spindle.

>>

>> Dick

>>

>> Ernie Stephens 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  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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