Re: [MBZ] 240d Front Brakes
Sorry to toss in this news flash, but here's a suggestion stay far away from Auto Zone replacement parts. The very first time I used their replacement brake pads I had one pad completely shave itself off the backing plate after installing it. Nothing but junk David Brodbeck [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I have found with the autozone pads they are always MUCH thinner new than what new OEM pads would be. Interesting. I've never messed with Autozone pads, but I bought some PBR pades for my Volvo once, and they were real thick. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- 69 280 SEL 120,000 Miles 72 350SL 108,000 Miles 2004 VW Passat 4 Motion 1999 Mazda Miata __ Switch to Netscape Internet Service. As low as $9.95 a month -- Sign up today at http://isp.netscape.com/register Netscape. Just the Net You Need. New! Netscape Toolbar for Internet Explorer Search from anywhere on the Web and block those annoying pop-ups. Download now at http://channels.netscape.com/ns/search/install.jsp
Re: [MBZ] 240d Front Brakes
I have found with the autozone pads they are always MUCH thinner new than what new OEM pads would be. David Brodbeck wrote: Fred De Vries wrote: Went to the local Auto Zone and bought front pads for my 240D. Door panel is dated 12/74. So I told the clerk '74 240D, Mercedes Benz Diesel. I've got a sneaky suspicion a car made that late in 1974 is probably a 1975 model year. Can't you decode that from the VIN, somehow? New pads are always tight, especially aftermarket ones, but if you're short 1/4 with the pistons in all the way something is wrong. ___ For used parts email [EMAIL PROTECTED] To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://striplin.net/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_striplin.net -- Kaleb C. Striplin/Claremore, OK 89 560SEL, 87 300SDL, 87 300SDL, 85 380SE, 85 300D, 83 300TD, 81 300TD, 81 240D, 81 240D, 76 450SEL, 76 240D, 76 300D, 74 240D, 69 250 Okie Benz Auto parts-email for used parts
Re: [MBZ] 240d Front Brakes
Kaleb C. Striplin wrote: I have found with the autozone pads they are always MUCH thinner new than what new OEM pads would be. Interesting. I've never messed with Autozone pads, but I bought some PBR pades for my Volvo once, and they were real thick.
[MBZ] 240d Front Brakes
Went to the local Auto Zone and bought front pads for my 240D. Door panel is dated 12/74. So I told the clerk '74 240D, Mercedes Benz Diesel. Got home, took tire and caliper off, wrong pads. Went back and matched up outside shape and 2 holes for brace and the pads were for a 230. Went back home and everything fits other than the fact there isn't enough clearance for the rotor. WTF! Took brake line off caliper, cranked pistons down with 2 C clamps until there all the way tight. Still short 1/4 (Sorry, metrically challenged). Double WTF. Maybe there is more pad than required? Car on jackstands on a Labor Day weekend. Any suggestions? I'm stuck until Auto Zone re-opens. Did Mercedes mix and match parts? FRED DE VRIES
