Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers
Do you have any in far proximity? --R On 4/9/13 12:56 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: I have two dealers in relatively close proximity to me, however, I have only dealt with one of them. ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers
Sure do. Lots of them. Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 10, 2013, at 9:24 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Do you have any in far proximity? --R On 4/9/13 12:56 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: I have two dealers in relatively close proximity to me, however, I have only dealt with one of them. ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers
Me, too. Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2013 10:00 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers Sure do. Lots of them. Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 10, 2013, at 9:24 AM, Rich Thomas richthomas79td...@constructivity.net wrote: Do you have any in far proximity? --R On 4/9/13 12:56 PM, Dan Penoff wrote: I have two dealers in relatively close proximity to me, however, I have only dealt with one of them. ___ 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 ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers
Some dealers may be. Others like to jack up the prices of common warranty items like rotors. My local dealer at the time would charge 1.5-2X MBNA list. I could have ordered them from Caliber, and despite their weight, shipped FedEx overnight for far less. On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 4:21 PM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: Check the stealership. They are surprisingly competitive on things like rotors and pads. Rotors and pads for the front of my S500 are only a few dollars more than the OE ones. Not only that, MB throws in the brake paste, too! Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 8, 2013, at 5:35 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Possibly at one point you were correct, at this point I would think I have a caliper problem. I don't know how long its been stuck but I'd hazard a guess that its been many months... Regardless I intend to do the full Monty for the rear brakes, calipers, pads, rotors. I'd like to do ceramic pads if they're available. Q got me some for the front that are nice, no squeaks, squeals or dust. -Curt Date: Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:24:50 -0400 From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers Message-ID: a38a477e-4723-432d-9c68-f129f26f9...@email.android.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Sounds like you may have a plugged rubber hose, not a caliper problem. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Please excuse the on-topic talk for a minute :) The rear driver's side caliper on my '84 190D has quit doing anything so today when I was at CarQuest I inquired the price on replacements. He says we need to know if the Inspection hole is 1 5/8 or 1 1/2 the picture provided in the computer is no help and we were both left scratching our heads. New Q has some calipers that note With 1 1/2 inspection hole and some that are not for ASR. I'm guessing this difference refers to the mount and I'll have to measure something on the car, anybody got any ideas? -Curt ___ 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 ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers
My local dealer, MB of Tampa, has two different list prices. Consumer list, which is for the typical walk in customer. This is somewhere around 1.5-2x MBUSA list. Then they have wholesale list which is the real MBUSA list price they discount off of for wholesale and trade accounts. I typically get 20% off of wholesale list, although this can vary depending on the type of part. Even when it is different, it's usually a higher discount, as with things like coolant. Having been in the service business both in manufacturing and distribution, I am all too well acquainted with list prices and discount structures. It seems like (in this case, at least) that an artificial list price has been created to not only increase profit but also to give the consumer the idea that they are getting a deal. Dan On Apr 9, 2013, at 10:22 AM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: Some dealers may be. Others like to jack up the prices of common warranty items like rotors. My local dealer at the time would charge 1.5-2X MBNA list. I could have ordered them from Caliber, and despite their weight, shipped FedEx overnight for far less. ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers
Sure if you can work out a deal, but its not a given. Where I used to live the nearest next dealer was 135-180 miles away and they knew it. On Tue, Apr 9, 2013 at 9:47 AM, Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com wrote: My local dealer, MB of Tampa, has two different list prices. Consumer list, which is for the typical walk in customer. This is somewhere around 1.5-2x MBUSA list. Then they have wholesale list which is the real MBUSA list price they discount off of for wholesale and trade accounts. I typically get 20% off of wholesale list, although this can vary depending on the type of part. Even when it is different, it's usually a higher discount, as with things like coolant. Having been in the service business both in manufacturing and distribution, I am all too well acquainted with list prices and discount structures. It seems like (in this case, at least) that an artificial list price has been created to not only increase profit but also to give the consumer the idea that they are getting a deal. Dan On Apr 9, 2013, at 10:22 AM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: Some dealers may be. Others like to jack up the prices of common warranty items like rotors. My local dealer at the time would charge 1.5-2X MBNA list. I could have ordered them from Caliber, and despite their weight, shipped FedEx overnight for far less. ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers
I have two dealers in relatively close proximity to me, however, I have only dealt with one of them. I don't think their pricing strategy is a whole lot different from any other dealer in the sense that they are going to exploit the consumer as long as they can get away with it. It's the nature of the business, I think. That being said, if one asserts themselves and asks for a better price, I firmly believe you will get it. Case in point: I frequent the local Ford dealer for the Focuses that are/were in the family. Nothing special, the occasional repair and regular FastLane oil changes and tire rotations for $24. The youngest is driving my former Focus wagon, and reported a possible bad rear wheel bearing. The part, which can be bought as a complete assembly consisting of the brake drum, hub, and bearing, runs around $109 list from the dealer, pretty much the same from FLAPS. So I checked and the dealer had one on the shelf, so I stopped to pick it up on the way home. The parts manager was overseeing a new employee on the counter, who, despite his best efforts, screwed up my invoice for $109 several times. They both offered apologies for the mistake, which I blew off and assured them that I didn't mind at all, and was more than willingly be a guinea pig of sorts for this young man to learn the job. While small talking with the parts manager I mentioned that I had been in the service and parts business for 20 years and knew how important it was to have well trained employees. At that point I asked him that as a long time customer if I could be provided a discount on parts, as I would rather buy from them than FLAPS. So the manager is looking over the computer as the new counter guy is doing my invoice for the umpteenth time and is telling him, No, not that - change it to this or something to that effect. I get the invoice and the total is something like $84. Now I get wholesale pricing at Ford, too. Sometimes you just have to ask. Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 9, 2013, at 11:56 AM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: Sure if you can work out a deal, but its not a given. Where I used to live the nearest next dealer was 135-180 miles away and they knew it. ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers
'Nother ATTABOY! Wilton - Original Message - From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2013 12:56 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers I have two dealers in relatively close proximity to me, however, I have only dealt with one of them. I don't think their pricing strategy is a whole lot different from any other dealer in the sense that they are going to exploit the consumer as long as they can get away with it. It's the nature of the business, I think. That being said, if one asserts themselves and asks for a better price, I firmly believe you will get it. Case in point: I frequent the local Ford dealer for the Focuses that are/were in the family. Nothing special, the occasional repair and regular FastLane oil changes and tire rotations for $24. The youngest is driving my former Focus wagon, and reported a possible bad rear wheel bearing. The part, which can be bought as a complete assembly consisting of the brake drum, hub, and bearing, runs around $109 list from the dealer, pretty much the same from FLAPS. So I checked and the dealer had one on the shelf, so I stopped to pick it up on the way home. The parts manager was overseeing a new employee on the counter, who, despite his best efforts, screwed up my invoice for $109 several times. They both offered apologies for the mistake, which I blew off and assured them that I didn't mind at all, and was more than willingly be a guinea pig of sorts for this young man to learn the job. While small talking with the parts manager I mentioned that I had been in the service and parts business for 20 years and knew how important it was to have well trained employees. At that point I asked him that as a long time customer if I could be provided a discount on parts, as I would rather buy from them than FLAPS. So the manager is looking over the computer as the new counter guy is doing my invoice for the umpteenth time and is telling him, No, not that - change it to this or something to that effect. I get the invoice and the total is something like $84. Now I get wholesale pricing at Ford, too. Sometimes you just have to ask. Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 9, 2013, at 11:56 AM, Brian Toscano brian.tosc...@gmail.com wrote: Sure if you can work out a deal, but its not a given. Where I used to live the nearest next dealer was 135-180 miles away and they knew it. ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers
Back in the 70s, I got 30% off at the Frod dealer. If I could cross reference a bearing to a Frod number, the bearings and seals were way cheaper at the Frod dealer back then than anywhere else. I get the invoice and the total is something like $84. Now I get wholesale pricing at Ford, too. Sometimes you just have to ask. Dan Sent from my iPad ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers
Sounds like you may have a plugged rubber hose, not a caliper problem. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Please excuse the on-topic talk for a minute :) The rear driver's side caliper on my '84 190D has quit doing anything so today when I was at CarQuest I inquired the price on replacements. He says we need to know if the Inspection hole is 1 5/8 or 1 1/2 the picture provided in the computer is no help and we were both left scratching our heads. New Q has some calipers that note With 1 1/2 inspection hole and some that are not for ASR. I'm guessing this difference refers to the mount and I'll have to measure something on the car, anybody got any ideas? -Curt ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers
Possibly at one point you were correct, at this point I would think I have a caliper problem. I don't know how long its been stuck but I'd hazard a guess that its been many months... Regardless I intend to do the full Monty for the rear brakes, calipers, pads, rotors. I'd like to do ceramic pads if they're available. Q got me some for the front that are nice, no squeaks, squeals or dust. -Curt Date: Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:24:50 -0400 From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers Message-ID: a38a477e-4723-432d-9c68-f129f26f9...@email.android.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Sounds like you may have a plugged rubber hose, not a caliper problem. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Please excuse the on-topic talk for a minute :) The rear driver's side caliper on my '84 190D has quit doing anything so today when I was at CarQuest I inquired the price on replacements. He says we need to know if the Inspection hole is 1 5/8 or 1 1/2 the picture provided in the computer is no help and we were both left scratching our heads. New Q has some calipers that note With 1 1/2 inspection hole and some that are not for ASR. I'm guessing this difference refers to the mount and I'll have to measure something on the car, anybody got any ideas? -Curt ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers
Check the stealership. They are surprisingly competitive on things like rotors and pads. Rotors and pads for the front of my S500 are only a few dollars more than the OE ones. Not only that, MB throws in the brake paste, too! Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 8, 2013, at 5:35 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Possibly at one point you were correct, at this point I would think I have a caliper problem. I don't know how long its been stuck but I'd hazard a guess that its been many months... Regardless I intend to do the full Monty for the rear brakes, calipers, pads, rotors. I'd like to do ceramic pads if they're available. Q got me some for the front that are nice, no squeaks, squeals or dust. -Curt Date: Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:24:50 -0400 From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers Message-ID: a38a477e-4723-432d-9c68-f129f26f9...@email.android.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Sounds like you may have a plugged rubber hose, not a caliper problem. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Please excuse the on-topic talk for a minute :) The rear driver's side caliper on my '84 190D has quit doing anything so today when I was at CarQuest I inquired the price on replacements. He says we need to know if the Inspection hole is 1 5/8 or 1 1/2 the picture provided in the computer is no help and we were both left scratching our heads. New Q has some calipers that note With 1 1/2 inspection hole and some that are not for ASR. I'm guessing this difference refers to the mount and I'll have to measure something on the car, anybody got any ideas? -Curt ___ 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 ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers
Have you already replaced the hose? If you open the bleed valve, will brake fluid flow out under pedal pressure? I REALLY like the ceramic brake pads. Will never go back. Fantastic stopping power, very very little dust. They seem a little extra strong when cold, a good thing. Not quite grabby, but getting there. -- Max Dillon Charleston SC '95 E300, '87 300TD, '73 Balboa 20 Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Possibly at one point you were correct, at this point I would think I have a caliper problem. I don't know how long its been stuck but I'd hazard a guess that its been many months... Regardless I intend to do the full Monty for the rear brakes, calipers, pads, rotors. I'd like to do ceramic pads if they're available. Q got me some for the front that are nice, no squeaks, squeals or dust. -Curt Date: Mon, 08 Apr 2013 16:24:50 -0400 From: Max Dillon meadedil...@bellsouth.net To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers Message-ID: a38a477e-4723-432d-9c68-f129f26f9...@email.android.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=UTF-8 Sounds like you may have a plugged rubber hose, not a caliper problem. ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers
Call the new Q with your VIN, and I suspect that he will be able to fix you right up! On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 2:46 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Please excuse the on-topic talk for a minute :) The rear driver's side caliper on my '84 190D has quit doing anything so today when I was at CarQuest I inquired the price on replacements. He says we need to know if the Inspection hole is 1 5/8 or 1 1/2 the picture provided in the computer is no help and we were both left scratching our heads. New Q has some calipers that note With 1 1/2 inspection hole and some that are not for ASR. I'm guessing this difference refers to the mount and I'll have to measure something on the car, anybody got any ideas? -Curt ___ 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 -- OK Don 2013 F150 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1957 C182A ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers
Closest dealer is ~50 miles away and just about as inconvenient as possible. My local CarQuest has high quality stuff (just today I put Moog sway bar links and bushings on the Ranger) at good prices plus warranty is a snap since they're right around the corner. Their price on calipers got my attention, remans for $70 each, at that price I won't bother to look anywhere else. I know some guys hate remans (Hursty had some quite unkind words) but the set I put on my '83 240D worked out just fine. -Curt Date: Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:21:13 -0400 From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers Message-ID: dbbc9db3-2167-45a0-aeb8-b2aeed2ba...@penoff.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Check the stealership. They are surprisingly competitive on things like rotors and pads. Rotors and pads for the front of my S500 are only a few dollars more than the OE ones. Not only that, MB throws in the brake paste, too! Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 8, 2013, at 5:35 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Possibly at one point you were correct, at this point I would think I have a caliper problem. I don't know how long its been stuck but I'd hazard a guess that its been many months... Regardless I intend to do the full Monty for the rear brakes, calipers, pads, rotors. I'd like to do ceramic pads if they're available. Q got me some for the front that are nice, no squeaks, squeals or dust. -Curt ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers
Sometimes remans are the only way to go. I just did all four calipers on my '95 E320 wagon. The front listed for $1000 each for new! Rebuilt from Gary were less than 10% of that. So, the choice was clear. Just keep an eye on on them first week or two to make sure they're not leaking. Funny thing about those wagon calipers... it seems they're 94 or 95 only, and wagon only. I was luck to get rebuilds considering how rare they are! Jaime On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 7:58 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Closest dealer is ~50 miles away and just about as inconvenient as possible. My local CarQuest has high quality stuff (just today I put Moog sway bar links and bushings on the Ranger) at good prices plus warranty is a snap since they're right around the corner. Their price on calipers got my attention, remans for $70 each, at that price I won't bother to look anywhere else. I know some guys hate remans (Hursty had some quite unkind words) but the set I put on my '83 240D worked out just fine. -Curt Date: Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:21:13 -0400 From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers Message-ID: dbbc9db3-2167-45a0-aeb8-b2aeed2ba...@penoff.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Check the stealership. They are surprisingly competitive on things like rotors and pads. Rotors and pads for the front of my S500 are only a few dollars more than the OE ones. Not only that, MB throws in the brake paste, too! Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 8, 2013, at 5:35 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Possibly at one point you were correct, at this point I would think I have a caliper problem. I don't know how long its been stuck but I'd hazard a guess that its been many months... Regardless I intend to do the full Monty for the rear brakes, calipers, pads, rotors. I'd like to do ceramic pads if they're available. Q got me some for the front that are nice, no squeaks, squeals or dust. -Curt ___ 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 -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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
Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers
Or get the appropriate kit from new Q and reman them yourself - not that difficult on a 201 - BTDT. On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 6:58 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Closest dealer is ~50 miles away and just about as inconvenient as possible. My local CarQuest has high quality stuff (just today I put Moog sway bar links and bushings on the Ranger) at good prices plus warranty is a snap since they're right around the corner. Their price on calipers got my attention, remans for $70 each, at that price I won't bother to look anywhere else. I know some guys hate remans (Hursty had some quite unkind words) but the set I put on my '83 240D worked out just fine. -Curt Date: Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:21:13 -0400 From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers Message-ID: dbbc9db3-2167-45a0-aeb8-b2aeed2ba...@penoff.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Check the stealership. They are surprisingly competitive on things like rotors and pads. Rotors and pads for the front of my S500 are only a few dollars more than the OE ones. Not only that, MB throws in the brake paste, too! Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 8, 2013, at 5:35 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Possibly at one point you were correct, at this point I would think I have a caliper problem. I don't know how long its been stuck but I'd hazard a guess that its been many months... Regardless I intend to do the full Monty for the rear brakes, calipers, pads, rotors. I'd like to do ceramic pads if they're available. Q got me some for the front that are nice, no squeaks, squeals or dust. -Curt ___ 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 -- OK Don 2013 F150 2012 Passat TDI DSG 1957 C182A ___ 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
Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers
I've used reman calipers on my 240D and 280SL. No issues to date. Sent from my iPhone On Apr 8, 2013, at 8:08 PM, Jaime Kopchinski jaime...@gmail.com wrote: Sometimes remans are the only way to go. I just did all four calipers on my '95 E320 wagon. The front listed for $1000 each for new! Rebuilt from Gary were less than 10% of that. So, the choice was clear. Just keep an eye on on them first week or two to make sure they're not leaking. Funny thing about those wagon calipers... it seems they're 94 or 95 only, and wagon only. I was luck to get rebuilds considering how rare they are! Jaime On Mon, Apr 8, 2013 at 7:58 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Closest dealer is ~50 miles away and just about as inconvenient as possible. My local CarQuest has high quality stuff (just today I put Moog sway bar links and bushings on the Ranger) at good prices plus warranty is a snap since they're right around the corner. Their price on calipers got my attention, remans for $70 each, at that price I won't bother to look anywhere else. I know some guys hate remans (Hursty had some quite unkind words) but the set I put on my '83 240D worked out just fine. -Curt Date: Mon, 08 Apr 2013 18:21:13 -0400 From: Dan Penoff d...@penoff.com To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Subject: Re: [MBZ] Rear brake calipers Message-ID: dbbc9db3-2167-45a0-aeb8-b2aeed2ba...@penoff.com Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Check the stealership. They are surprisingly competitive on things like rotors and pads. Rotors and pads for the front of my S500 are only a few dollars more than the OE ones. Not only that, MB throws in the brake paste, too! Dan Sent from my iPad On Apr 8, 2013, at 5:35 PM, Curt Raymond curtlud...@yahoo.com wrote: Possibly at one point you were correct, at this point I would think I have a caliper problem. I don't know how long its been stuck but I'd hazard a guess that its been many months... Regardless I intend to do the full Monty for the rear brakes, calipers, pads, rotors. I'd like to do ceramic pads if they're available. Q got me some for the front that are nice, no squeaks, squeals or dust. -Curt ___ 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 -- Jaime Kopchinski http://www.jaimekop.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 ___ 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
