Re: [MBZ] Tools for adjusting front wheel bearings
In my experience (comparing a dial gage with feel) the nut setting is right when you can just feel the slightest movement when you push/pull on the brake disk. Scott Ritchey -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Alex Chamberlain Sent: Monday, September 17, 2007 11:47 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Tools for adjusting front wheel bearings On 9/14/07, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Found a dial indicator on eBay which has 0.0001 resolution (quite adequate for adjusting front wheel bearings :-) ) for $15. The fellow says he has 12, so I thought I'd pass the information along. http://cgi.ebay.com/dial-indicator_W0QQitemZ200146195835QQihZ010QQcategoryZ2 5272QQcmdZViewItem I've never done wheel bearings. Don't you need a hook or at least some way to attach a wire to test the preload? I can't tell from the picture whether this item has a suitable fixture. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tools for adjusting front wheel bearings
Scott Ritchey wrote: In my experience (comparing a dial gage with feel) the nut setting is right when you can just feel the slightest movement when you push/pull on the brake disk. That may vary. It's been a while, but I believe my minimum feel is in the range of .001 to .002. I had no problem adjusting motorcycle valves to .004-.006 and .008-.010 by feel, and then checking with a go-nogo gauge to make sure it was in range (It always was). I would not have tried do anything below .002 by feel, it would have been a waste of time instead of a time-saver. If it's a one-off job, instead of one you do daily and develop a feel for, I'd use proper measuring tools every time. Mitch. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tools for adjusting front wheel bearings
On Tue, 18 Sep 2007 06:38:55 -0400 Mitch Haley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Scott Ritchey wrote: In my experience (comparing a dial gage with feel) the nut setting is right when you can just feel the slightest movement when you push/pull on the brake disk. If it's a one-off job, instead of one you do daily and develop a feel for, I'd use proper measuring tools every time. Yes, particularly with MB front wheel bearings where the manual is very specific. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tools for adjusting front wheel bearings
On 9/14/07, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Found a dial indicator on eBay which has 0.0001 resolution (quite adequate for adjusting front wheel bearings :-) ) for $15. The fellow says he has 12, so I thought I'd pass the information along. http://cgi.ebay.com/dial-indicator_W0QQitemZ200146195835QQihZ010QQcategoryZ25272QQcmdZViewItem I've never done wheel bearings. Don't you need a hook or at least some way to attach a wire to test the preload? I can't tell from the picture whether this item has a suitable fixture. Alex Chamberlain '87 300D Turbo et al. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tools for adjusting front wheel bearings
On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:46:34 -0700 Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 9/14/07, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Found a dial indicator on eBay which has 0.0001 resolution (quite adequate for adjusting front wheel bearings :-) ) for $15. The fellow says he has 12, so I thought I'd pass the information along. http://cgi.ebay.com/dial-indicator_W0QQitemZ200146195835QQihZ010QQcategoryZ25272QQcmdZViewItem I've never done wheel bearings. Don't you need a hook or at least some way to attach a wire to test the preload? I can't tell from the picture whether this item has a suitable fixture. You fasten the dial indicator to the brake disk hub with a magnetic base and put the tip of the indicator on the end of the spindle. Then you grab the brake disk with both hands and move it in and out. The amount of movement the dial indicator should show should be about 0.0005. [That's the gist of what the manual says, anyhow.] Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tools for adjusting front wheel bearings
On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 21:30:24 -0700 Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 9/17/07, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:46:34 -0700 Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 9/14/07, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Found a dial indicator on eBay which has 0.0001 resolution (quite adequate for adjusting front wheel bearings :-) ) for $15. The fellow says he has 12, so I thought I'd pass the information along. http://cgi.ebay.com/dial-indicator_W0QQitemZ200146195835QQihZ010QQcategoryZ25272QQcmdZViewItem I've never done wheel bearings. Don't you need a hook or at least some way to attach a wire to test the preload? I can't tell from the picture whether this item has a suitable fixture. You fasten the dial indicator to the brake disk hub with a magnetic base and put the tip of the indicator on the end of the spindle. Then you grab the brake disk with both hands and move it in and out. The amount of movement the dial indicator should show should be about 0.0005. [That's the gist of what the manual says, anyhow.] Oh, OK, that makes sense. I get it now. So where did you get the magnetic base? Same seller? No, from a different seller. Just search eBay for dial indicator and you'll get some magnetic bases, too. I don't recall if I also searched for magnetic base. Craig ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
Re: [MBZ] Tools for adjusting front wheel bearings
On 9/17/07, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 17 Sep 2007 20:46:34 -0700 Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 9/14/07, Craig McCluskey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Found a dial indicator on eBay which has 0.0001 resolution (quite adequate for adjusting front wheel bearings :-) ) for $15. The fellow says he has 12, so I thought I'd pass the information along. http://cgi.ebay.com/dial-indicator_W0QQitemZ200146195835QQihZ010QQcategoryZ25272QQcmdZViewItem I've never done wheel bearings. Don't you need a hook or at least some way to attach a wire to test the preload? I can't tell from the picture whether this item has a suitable fixture. You fasten the dial indicator to the brake disk hub with a magnetic base and put the tip of the indicator on the end of the spindle. Then you grab the brake disk with both hands and move it in and out. The amount of movement the dial indicator should show should be about 0.0005. [That's the gist of what the manual says, anyhow.] Oh, OK, that makes sense. I get it now. So where did you get the magnetic base? Same seller? Alex ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
[MBZ] Tools for adjusting front wheel bearings
Found a dial indicator on eBay which has 0.0001 resolution (quite adequate for adjusting front wheel bearings :-) ) for $15. The fellow says he has 12, so I thought I'd pass the information along. http://cgi.ebay.com/dial-indicator_W0QQitemZ200146195835QQihZ010QQcategoryZ25272QQcmdZViewItem I also got a magnetic base (with on-off switch) for $7.95 and $11.25 shipping. Craig --- Craig McCluskey Present: 1982 240D/3.0 (Euro 1984 617.912 engine, 4-speed) 238 kmi Past: 1964 190Dc 1972 220D/8 1972 220/8 1987 190E/2.3 /\ \ / ASCII RIBBON CAMPAIGN Friends don't send friends X AGAINST HTML MAIL HTML email. / \ AND POSTINGS http://www.fred.net/tds/longrange.html http://pruffle.mit.edu/~ccarter/I_do_not_use_microsoft.html ___ http://www.okiebenz.com 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://okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
