Re: [MBZ] 240d  Front Brakes

2005-09-05 Thread Harry  M.
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]

Re: [MBZ] 240d Front Brakes

2005-09-04 Thread Kaleb C. Striplin
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.

Re: [MBZ] 240d Front Brakes

2005-09-04 Thread David Brodbeck
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

2005-09-03 Thread Fred De Vries
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