Neal, First note that back shock absorbers can make funny noises too. However if you believe the problem is with breaks here is a couple of things to try.
#1 swap rotors with other side. #2 take brake caliper and compress it like you were putting on new pads. Then take a pair of needle nose vise grips and clamp off rubber brake line. This will disable the brake on that side. Note that this is not "safe". Also note your car will pull to one when applying brakes. The first one will tell you of the problem is the rotor. The second one will tell you if the problem is in the brakes at all. Trampas -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Neal Kramarcy Sent: Wednesday, May 17, 2006 7:53 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: [MBZ] Rear brake part 2 Thanks for the help list. But even without the parking brake shoes the noise continues. I can hear the rubbing of the pads on the rotor and am more convinced that the rotor is the problem; it just seems too loose. Maybe wheel bolts are too long to give a tight fit, but I really snug them with a cheater bar. The basic sound at very low speed is the rotor flopping on the hub and at high speed a constant rubbing and the occasional bang. A warped rotor? Something in the brake hydraulics? I guess it's time to switch rotors as a test as I'm getting a bit tired of replacing parts with no effect. Thanks for the help . Neal _______________________________________ http://www.striplin.net For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net
