Well, the back rotors on 123/126 models are like that but I've had some that were so tight (corrosion?) I had to use a torch to get them off. Needless to say, I "cleaned up" that interface (with a file) before reassembling.
-----Original Message----- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Wednesday, July 25, 2012 9:26 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] "Bleeding" Brakes I really appreciate the designs where the rotor is not part of/attached to the hub. I recently put new rotors on our Focus, and it's as easy as removing the wheel and caliper, and the rotor just pulls off. No repacking hubs, replacing hub seals, etc just to replace the rotor. Now it may be that the hubs require service about as often as the rotors need replacing, but it's nice to be able to do that job in 10 minutes without messing with the grease. "Scott Ritchey" <ritche...@nc.rr.com> writes: > Last time I did rotors, I figured it was cheaper to just replace them if > there is any doubt. An air impact wrench makes unbolting the rotor easy. > But if you don't have one, screw the wheel back on the rotor (after removing > from the car) flip it over and the tire/wheel will gold the rotor so you can > unbolt the hub. Clean the contact surface between the hub and new rotor > well before reassembly because debris can make the wheel and rotor run > untrue. Repack the front hubs with fresh grease, preferably the bright > green stuff from MBZ (assuming it's still green). Replace the grease seal > if there is any doubt. Bearings seem to last forever unless abused (water > leaks past grease seal, grease dried out, or wrong bearing play). The front > bearings should be set with a dial gauge but I find they are just about > right if you can just detect the least little movement (this can be tricky > because fresh grease masks movement). And clean the rotors well with brake > cleaner before installing new pads. > > Oh yeah, Rusty is da man. > -- 1983 300D 1979 300SD _______________________________________ 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://mail.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://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
