Re: [MBZ] Man that was simple! Rear Brakes 190D

2008-10-26 Thread Curt Raymond
PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Man that was simple! Rear Brakes 190D To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Message-ID:     [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=ISO-8859-1 I am proud of my meager little car fixin self. Finally went to hardware store and bought the 17mm shallow

Re: [MBZ] Man that was simple! Rear Brakes 190D

2008-10-26 Thread Rich Thomas
Tell me more! --R Zoltan Finks wrote: Its a good day. Calls for some brewery fresh ales from Hood Canal Brewery. Brian ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see official list sponsor: http://www.buymbparts.com/ For used parts email [EMAIL

Re: [MBZ] Man that was simple! Rear Brakes 190D

2008-10-26 Thread Zoltan Finks
Hood Canal Brewery is only some 16 or 17 mi. from my house. I have enjoyed their beers before, but only recently found out they are so close. They have a very unassuming tasting room (which is actually a small bar where locals gather. very friendly bunch). Their website reflects the appearance of

Re: [MBZ] Man that was simple! Rear Brakes 190D

2008-10-26 Thread Zoltan Finks
got the fronts on my 240D laughing at me. Their time will come soon though, I'm gonna call Rusty this week, with grease in hand I'll attack 'em next weekend. -Curt Date: Sat, 25 Oct 2008 14:00:56 -0700 From: Zoltan Finks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [MBZ] Man that was simple! Rear Brakes 190D

Re: [MBZ] Man that was simple! Rear Brakes 190D

2008-10-26 Thread Rich Thomas
It's clear the other side of the country from me, I'll just have to settle for the local (and semi-local) brews here in Charleston. Speakin a which, I just finished working on the truck's water pump and hoses, I think its time for a little reward --R Zoltan Finks wrote: Hood Canal

[MBZ] Man that was simple! Rear Brakes 190D

2008-10-25 Thread Zoltan Finks
I am proud of my meager little car fixin self. Finally went to hardware store and bought the 17mm shallow socket so I could proceed to try to remove the calipers. The two bolts came off quite easily (the joy of a NO rust car!!). After stupidly trying to tap out the pins the wrong direction, all

Re: [MBZ] Man that was simple! Rear Brakes 190D

2008-10-25 Thread Zoltan Finks
Doh. Actually thought of a question regarding the front brake replacement job. The pads came with some sort of a plate for each side and the instructions say it has adhesive on it. Also says it may need to be trimmed. Any inside tips on the front brake pad replacement on the W201? Brian On Sat,