Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

It is kind of ironic, but the rear brakes are pretty much the only mechanical item on the car that haven't been replaced yet. So I will take my chances and redo the hoses, master and rear calipers. The hoses look pretty new and the caliper is leaking so I think it is a caliper issue. Nothing lasts

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

If nothing else you have the basis for a heartwarming screen play (rom com) about a Norman Rockwell-esque family (including a BAD dog), and their hilarious misadventures driving an unpredictable vintage Mercedes station wagon. OTOH, my 300TD is well maintained and solid as a rock. If you want to

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

Jim Cathey via Mercedes writes: > 3) Failing master cylinder > > The latter was particularly 'amusing'. Even with the pedal all the way up, > the _rear_ brake section wouldn't quite release enough to expose the drain > port on the cylinder, resulting in held pressure on the rear brakes and a > n

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes writes: > Does anyone else have the problem that their car only seems to get > destroyed when their wife drives it? Yes. Wife or kids. Without fail. Allan ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

There’s always the Suck Kut: https://youtu.be/AioVDsXidh0 -D > On Mar 22, 2020, at 10:34 AM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes > wrote: > > I fortunately went for a haircut last Tuesday. The way my hair is growing > these days I'm good for most of a month... > -Curt

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

I fortunately went for a haircut last Tuesday. The way my hair is growing these days I'm good for most of a month... -Curt On Sunday, March 22, 2020, 9:42:51 AM EDT, Jim Cathey via Mercedes wrote: > we have an Oster 76 somewhere and if I can find it the hair is all > coming down to #2 len

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

Stuck brakes? Could be one of three things, and I've experienced all of them on MB: 1) Stuck caliper 2) Failing hose 3) Failing master cylinder The latter was particularly 'amusing'. Even with the pedal all the way up, the _rear_ brake section wouldn't quite release enough to expose the drain p

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

I'd replace the hoses too, unless done in the last 5 years or 50,000 miles. Sounds very much like a failed hose lining acting as a one-way valve. Nothing like fun! Peter ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ T

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

Sounds like a classic case of a swollen brake line? Otherwise a stuck piston/caliper? Beat the dog, not the wife. -D > On Mar 22, 2020, at 12:14 AM, Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes > wrote: > > As I was suiting up to go on some covid room this morning the wife shoots > me a video of the 123 rear

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

On Sat, 21 Mar 2020 21:14:06 -0700 Karl Wittnebel via Mercedes wrote: > Does anyone else have the problem that their car only seems to get > destroyed when their wife drives it? Talk with Kaleb ... > All I need is to die exceeding max takeoff weight on a kids scooter > trying to fix a 35year o

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

As I was suiting up to go on some covid room this morning the wife shoots me a video of the 123 rear driver side wheel with smoke pouring out from under the car and calls me to tell me the car is on fire. They were already at their destination and it didnt look like a real fire plus what could poss

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: Rears are identical, clean the calipers well and use some anti-sieze on the slots to help preventing brake drag (this is a real problem on the wagon for some reason). Fronts are easier as it's a single piston floating caliper. Remove one slide bolt, rot

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

Turns out I did get some, just checked, forgot they were in the box so I'm all good! --FT On 3/21/20 12:09 PM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes wrote: I buy those in bulk from whoever has them the cheapest. You’ll always need them, they fit so many different models pre-2000, you know you’re going to n

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

I buy those in bulk from whoever has them the cheapest. You’ll always need them, they fit so many different models pre-2000, you know you’re going to need some. That’s like always having a tube of brake paste handy. The big tube from the dealer is cheap and is a near lifetime supply. -D > On

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

Thanks.  I think I forgot wear sensors.  ugh. --FT On 3/21/20 11:01 AM, Peter Frederick via Mercedes wrote: Rears are identical, clean the calipers well and use some anti-sieze on the slots to help preventing brake drag (this is a real problem on the wagon for some reason). Fronts are easier

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes - Stuff to Do

Oops! Forgot these were the floating calipers. What Peter said, still easy. -D > On Mar 21, 2020, at 11:03 AM, Dan Penoff via Mercedes > wrote: > > Easy peasey. Take the wheel off, knock the pins out, pull the pads back and > compress the pistons with a C clamp. Grease up the edges and back w

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes - Stuff to Do

Easy peasey. Take the wheel off, knock the pins out, pull the pads back and compress the pistons with a C clamp. Grease up the edges and back with the majikal MB brake paste and reassemble. 30-45 minute job of you’ve got everything there and ready to go. I just took an assessment of my stuff an

Re: [MBZ] 124 brakes

Rears are identical, clean the calipers well and use some anti-sieze on the slots to help preventing brake drag (this is a real problem on the wagon for some reason). Fronts are easier as it's a single piston floating caliper. Remove one slide bolt, rotate the floating half up and remove pads,

[MBZ] 124 brakes

The daughter unit arrived last night to isolate with me for awhile, she was going crazy at her place.  I had ordered a set of brake pads some weeks ago for her 124 so I guess we will putting them on soon.  Straightforward job?  Anything much different from a 123 or 126? -- --FT _