Hi Fred,
Well, we need more explanation than "brake scrape" -- was it brake pad
squeal? or metal to metal? If the brake pads are squealing, there's a paste
available at FLAPS that may work. If metal to metal - then the caliper
piston has stuck and the other pad has worn down in 2 months - which is
extremely fast, especially for a rear brake - and doubtful.
Perhaps some debris has become lodged in the caliper/rotor area? Need to
remove the wheel and check things out - also take a good look at the pads
and caliper hardware - sometimes the anti-rattle spring comes apart and can
make noise.
So, we need more info to help --
Sorry -
Larry T (67 MGB, 74 911, 78 240D, 91 300D)
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----- Original Message -----
From: "Frederick Moir" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Mercedes Discussion List" <mercedes@okiebenz.com>
Sent: Monday, February 05, 2007 2:19 PM
Subject: [MBZ] Brake Theories
Hi, All.
It's too cold and windy to go out and check my brakes on the 190DT, so
I'll ask dumb questions in the warm.
Whilst driving yesterday I heard a right rear brake scrape when nearly
stopped. Looked thru the wheel, nothing. The brakes were done about 2
months ago, by me, new disks and pads and shoes from Rusty (All Hail
Rusty!), so the only things that I can think of are:- Seized caliper or
blocked hose or? All comments reviewed for content.
TIA
Fred Moir
Lynn MA
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