Good point - overhaul of the calipers should probably follow. I would imagine that the brake caliper metal won't be affected, temperament-wise, by the heating and cooling, as that is the life of a brake caliper. -Max
________________________________ From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com on behalf of MG Sent: Tue 10/12/2010 6:26 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] $#!^ -- brakes It will also tend to melt any rubber parts that are in there. Manfred Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:31:02 -0400 From: "Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310" <meade.m.dil...@navy.mil> Subject: Re: [MBZ] $#!^ -- brakes MAPP gas is hotter than propane, but adding O2 can get that caliper red hot, which in my experience works very well to free up stubborn nuts/bolts. -Max _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com <http://www.okiebenz.com/> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com