Re: [MBZ] Brakes stop the vehicle well. Mechanic owned and maintained, excellent Mercedes-Benz E-Class - $2000 SCAM ALERT

Or left out a zero. On Wed, Jan 30, 2019 at 9:54 AM Floyd Thursby via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > > https://charleston.craigslist.org/cto/d/pittsville-mechanic-owned-and/6807331217.html > > -- > --FT > > > ___ > http://www.okiebenz.com > > To

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On Tue, 13 Mar 2018 01:42:57 + (UTC) Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: > Did a front caliper on the Jetta today, the pads were still good but > the caliper wouldn't release. I put in a new hose since the old one > looked original. Only took me around an hour which I

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McLain via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: 02 September 2016 18:52 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curley McLain Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brakes! Brakes! I was referring to the goober who worked on your brakes, twisting the hose so it rubbed on the tire. That is NOT "sterling

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I was referring to the goober who worked on your brakes, twisting the hose so it rubbed on the tire. That is NOT "sterling work!" Unless he is a hit man. If he was a hit man, it was NOT "sterling work" either, because you are still with us! Fred Moir via Mercedes

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a point though. Fred Moir. Lynn MA. Diesel preferred. From: Mercedes <mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com> on behalf of Curley McLain via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: 02 September 2016 04:03 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Curley McLain Subject: Re:

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<mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com> on behalf of Jim Cathey via Mercedes <mercedes@okiebenz.com> Sent: 02 September 2016 03:47 To: Mercedes Discussion List Cc: Jim Cathey Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brakes! Brakes! With only 1 hose ruined, why wasn't the _other_ brake circuit (there are

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If a "loser" is a "looser" then is a "hoser a Hoosier? On Fri, Sep 2, 2016 at 12:03 AM, Curley McLain via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > I assume the same goober "fixed" it too! > > Jim Cathey via Mercedes >> September 1, 2016 at 10:47 PM >> >> With

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I assume the same goober "fixed" it too! Jim Cathey via Mercedes September 1, 2016 at 10:47 PM With only 1 hose ruined, why wasn't the _other_ brake circuit (there are two) working? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To

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With only 1 hose ruined, why wasn't the _other_ brake circuit (there are two) working? -- Jim ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to:

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iles Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brakes! Brakes! Wow Fred. Glad you & your granddaughter are,OK. So all set for the Q? Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI ___ http://www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsub

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Nice! Glad you and your are here to relate the tale. Another reason why I prefer to do stuff like brakes myself. I thought I was getting to old for this stuff too, but decided I can't afford the alternatives. So, I bought a dewalt battry op rattle wrench. The first job I applied it to,

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Wow Fred. Glad you & your granddaughter are,OK. So all set for the Q? Dwight Giles Jr. 1982 300CD 1990 300D Wickford RI On Sep 1, 2016 9:50 PM, "Fred Moir via Mercedes" wrote: > Had an interesting morning on tuesday. > > Tuesday is take-my-granddaughter-to-breakfast day

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“You know, I bet there’s a lesson to be learned from all this.” - Sterling Archer > On Sep 1, 2016, at 9:56 PM, Floyd Thursby via Mercedes > wrote: > > Looser... > > > On 9/1/16 9:52 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: >> Hoser... >> >> Sent from Yahoo Mail on

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I usually figure if anybody is going to screw it up I might as well screw it up myself... Curt Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Sep 1, 2016 at 6:55 PM, OK Don via Mercedes wrote: As my father always said, "If you want something done right, do it yourself."

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Looser... On 9/1/16 9:52 PM, Curt Raymond via Mercedes wrote: Hoser... Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Sep 1, 2016 at 6:49 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: Had an interesting morning on tuesday. Tuesday is take-my-granddaughter-to-breakfast day and we

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As my father always said, "If you want something done right, do it yourself." On Thu, Sep 1, 2016 at 9:49 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes < mercedes@okiebenz.com> wrote: > Had an interesting morning on tuesday. > > Tuesday is take-my-granddaughter-to-breakfast day and we were in traffic, > going by

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Hoser... Sent from Yahoo Mail on Android On Thu, Sep 1, 2016 at 6:49 PM, Fred Moir via Mercedes wrote: Had an interesting morning on tuesday. Tuesday is take-my-granddaughter-to-breakfast day and we were in traffic, going by the rehab hospital when the traffic

Re: [MBZ] Brakes

brakes were for Gump, w115. Looks like for the most part pads and hoses would work, but the rotors are slotted on the SL and these (have not opened the box) are not clay On Mar 25, 2012, at 6:11 PM, Barry Stark wrote: Clay - I don't believe that you told us what year 380SL you bought the

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IIRC, for the 450SL, the rear pads will work, and probably the hoses. Not sure about the disks. I don't know, but suspect that the 560SL has new parts. On Sat, Mar 24, 2012 at 11:10 PM, clay monroe redgh...@comcast.net wrote: I ordered a brake set for Gump from Rusty. Gump died prior to my

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A backwards method I have used in the past is to log in to the EPC with the VIN you want to put parts on and run a 'part' search with the the part number you have. If applicable, a diagram will pop up, if not, a 'no part found' message appears. Did this for some 380SL rotors I had - my memory

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Clay - I don't believe that you told us what year 380SL you bought the set for. I checked the main parts between my '81 380SL and my '81 300SD and found that the rotors were the same, the pads were the same and the rear calipers were the same. The front calipers were different. So at least in '81

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May just be that one has ATE and the other has Giring. If you swap the calipers, and possibly the hoses, they should interchange. Pads, of course are related to the caliper Mfgr. So if you have new calipers, hoses and pads, the whole shebang may swap out. Clay - I don't believe that you

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..Proportioning valve sending full pressure to the rears?.. In a VW Beetle? RLE ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options

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...My '63 Beetle exhibited all kinds of odd steering and braking problems when the rear shocks were bad, I wonder if your rear shocks are allowing too much weight transfer to the front which contributes to locking up the rear brakes?.. So your theory is that when the brakes are applied,

Re: [MBZ] Brakes, again (300SD)

Check the bushing on the brake pedal where it meets the rod that goes into the booster. If this is missing or deteriorated then you get more travel before braking. Otherwise is sounds like you need to bleed more. Did you bleed all 4? -Rolf On 10/22/2010 7:14 AM, Rich Thomas wrote: So I got

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Yes, all 4 in the proper sequence, twice. I'm thinking I should put some teflon tape on the bleeders to seal up those threads a bit and keep the air from getting in my bleed tube (using a Mityvac), though I don't think it is going back into the calipers. At first they were a bit mushy after

Re: [MBZ] Brakes, again (300SD)

Message- From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com] On Behalf Of Rich Thomas Sent: Friday, October 22, 2010 7:40 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brakes, again (300SD) Yes, all 4 in the proper sequence, twice. I'm thinking I should put some teflon

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Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Rich, I suspect your bleeding method isn't working too well. I have the Power Bleeder which pressurizes the reservoir, if you'd like to borrow it. You'll need to make sure the two rubber sensor caps on top of the reservoir are in good

Re: [MBZ] Brakes, again (300SD)

: Friday, October 22, 2010 7:40 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brakes, again (300SD) Yes, all 4 in the proper sequence, twice. I'm thinking I should put some teflon tape on the bleeders to seal up those threads a bit and keep the air from getting in my bleed tube (using

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Rich Thomas wrote: I'm thinking I should put some teflon tape on the bleeders to seal up those threads a bit and keep the air from getting in my bleed tube (using a Mityvac), I use grease. That also help keep the threads lubed so it turns next time I need it to. -- Philip

Re: [MBZ] $#!^ -- brakes

They also sell a nickel based stuff (as does fel-pro/loctite (who probably makes it)) which is rated for even higher temperatures. I always used it for exhaust stuff and anything that went into an aluminum head, especially if it was a small engine. -- John W Reames jwrea...@comcast.net Home:

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, 2010 12:42 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] $#!^ -- brakes I've got an oxy-acetylene torch now - you may borrow if your inclined to try an application of heat and an easy-out. I used this blue wrench on Saturday to persuade a sticking hydraulic fitting on the SLS of my

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I took off the caliper from the SD to try to extract the broken bleeder nipple, and managed to bugger the whole thing beyond fixing, so I guess it is off to McParts to get another caliper tomorrow. Broke an extractor, had to go after that with various implements. Tried to drill out the

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I've got an oxy-acetylene torch now - you may borrow if your inclined to try an application of heat and an easy-out. I used this blue wrench on Saturday to persuade a sticking hydraulic fitting on the SLS of my wagon; all went well until I managed to pour hot oil on my forearm (note to self:

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I'll take the caliper off and soak it with some PB then try an easy-out. I have a propane torch too that does pretty well as a hot wrench with MAPP gas. --R On 10/12/2010 2:42 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: I've got an oxy-acetylene torch now - you may borrow

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, October 12, 2010 3:13 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] $#!^ -- brakes I'll take the caliper off and soak it with some PB then try an easy-out. I have a propane torch too that does pretty well as a hot wrench with MAPP gas. --R On 10/12/2010 2:42 PM, Dillon, Meade M CIV

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Rich Thomas wrote: I just broke off a bleeder nipple from a front brake caliper. Not rusty or anything, I guess I should have sprayed it down first with some PB. To prevent that next time, liberally coat the threads with grease. --Philip ___

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I prefer Jet-Lube 550 for my must never seize, even if hell freezes over stuff. It's amazing. Walt On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 4:09 PM, Fmiser fmi...@gmail.com wrote: Rich Thomas wrote: I just broke off a bleeder nipple from a front brake caliper. Not rusty or anything, I guess I should have

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I've always been told no grease anywhere near brake parts. However, I can apply never-seez to the threads without any contacting the tip that seals the brake fluid in. Grease is water soluble and does not stand up in harsh climates where snow and salt abound. Never-seez does stand up to

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Actually, NAPA sells a copper-based anti-seize paste that might be even better. It seems to have less oil used as a carrier. Rich Thomas wrote: I just broke off a bleeder nipple from a front brake caliper. Not rusty or anything, I guess I should have sprayed it down first with some

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Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: I used this blue wrench on Saturday to persuade a sticking hydraulic fitting on the SLS of my wagon; all went well until I managed to pour hot oil on my forearm (note to self: ensure hydraulic lines are empty before using blue wrench). A

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-boun...@okiebenz.com [mailto:mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com]on Behalf Of Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 Sent: Tuesday, October 12, 2010 12:42 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] $#!^ -- brakes I've got an oxy-acetylene torch now - you may borrow if your inclined

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HOLY HELL! That's a freaking NASTY thing to have happen... I'm shuddering and flinching... Walt, who just might start sucking his thumb... On Tue, Oct 12, 2010 at 5:46 PM, Mitch Haley m...@voyager.net wrote: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: I used this blue wrench on

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Walt Zarnoch wrote: HOLY HELL! That's a freaking NASTY thing to have happen... I'm shuddering and flinching... He looked pretty normal when I saw him two days after it happened, except he was missing a sideburn, has a nice growth of red scar tissue on his chin, and his cheek is sort of

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It will also tend to melt any rubber parts that are in there. Manfred Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:31:02 -0400 From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil...@navy.mil Subject: Re: [MBZ] $#!^ -- brakes MAPP gas is hotter than propane, but adding O2 can get

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From: mercedes-boun...@okiebenz.com on behalf of Mitch Haley Sent: Tue 10/12/2010 5:46 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] $#!^ -- brakes Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: I used this blue wrench on Saturday to persuade

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on behalf of MG Sent: Tue 10/12/2010 6:26 PM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] $#!^ -- brakes It will also tend to melt any rubber parts that are in there. Manfred Date: Tue, 12 Oct 2010 15:31:02 -0400 From: Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC,53310 meade.m.dil

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Dillon, Meade M CIV SPAWARSYSCEN-ATLANTIC, 53310 wrote: Good point - overhaul of the calipers should probably follow. I would imagine that the brake caliper metal won't be affected, temperament-wise, by the heating and cooling, as that is the life of a brake caliper. Before I do the cherry

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I wrap the bleeder threads with teflon tape, being careful not to use too much. It REALLY helpswhen the MightyVac actually sucks brake fluid through the bleeder screw, instead of air from around it. Rick I've always been told no grease anywhere near brake parts. However, I can apply

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Kaleb wrote: Its like the right side grabs first followed by the left. Im trying to think what would cause one side to grab hold before the other. I did have a look at the pads a couple of weeks ago and they are fine. Wonder if it could be something in the master cylinder? Have you checked

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- It's Interesting! http://www.law.cornell.edu/constitution/constitution.overview.html - Original Message - From: Donald Snook dsn...@mtsqh.com To: Mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, July 27, 2009 8:36 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brakes Kaleb wrote: Its like the right side grabs first

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I don't remember how but a test exists short of replacing all hoses. back when I still had caddys for limos that problem happened all the time. On 7/26/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: guess I should replace all the hoses then Peter Hertzing wrote: bad rubber hoses going to on

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Things I'd Check. 1) Calipers, if they have 100Kmi, I'd RR along with the hoses. 2) Loose tie rod ends? 3) Tyre Pressures Pete Kaleb wrote: Its like the right side grabs first followed by the left. Im trying to think what would cause one side to grab hold before the other. I did have

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The brakes were really grabby, so I pulled the rear drums and the shoes were just fine, but where adjusted way too tight. I loosed them up and that is when I started noticing the problem. May have been there before but the grabby brakes covered it up. There was no leaks at all coming from

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The only other thing that I can think of that may be relevant is when the 4x4 is kicked it, I get a pull to the right. I dont think it is related at all but no telling. pm7...@comcast.net wrote: Things I'd Check. 1) Calipers, if they have 100Kmi, I'd RR along with the hoses. 2) Loose tie

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bad rubber hoses going to on the opposit side. they create a valve that prewents the change in pressure from applyng the brake On 7/26/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: OK, this is on my burb but I thought I would ask. I have been noticing when applying the brakes, it will pull

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guess I should replace all the hoses then Peter Hertzing wrote: bad rubber hoses going to on the opposit side. they create a valve that prewents the change in pressure from applyng the brake On 7/26/09, Kaleb C. Striplin ka...@striplin.net wrote: OK, this is on my burb but I thought I

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Look for leaking brake fluid on that side. Just sticky enough to make them grab before burning away. Harry guess I should replace all the hoses then Peter Hertzing wrote: bad rubber hoses going to on the opposit side. they create a valve that prewents the change in pressure from applyng

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From: E M Just wanted to say, I got back from my local indie parts shop. Small place I've used when not buying factory original, which I buy 90% of the time. Anyway, thought I'd try some after market brakes, so had my guy order up new rotors for the front, along with pads and sensors. $168

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the west cost is the most expensive gas in Canada. Here in Toronto, regular was 90.7 cents per litre Canadian today. Ed 300E which take premium. ouch. lol 2009/5/7 Archer arche...@embarqmail.com From: E M Just wanted to say, I got back from my local indie parts shop. Small place I've

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Congrats, you're now a man of many W124s. :-) Not sure about the sound or calipers, well, for a W124 yet. And it's not the wear sensor on the pad itself dragging? Maybe the pistons in the calipers are just so extended out,the pad or what's left is a little misalighned? Just guesses, as have

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turning the same wheel by hand (with the shifter in neutral and the parking brake off) produced a very faint version of the same metal-on-metal scraping sound. Dragging caliper? Pads in or out? If out, it can't be that, in which case I'd first suspect the parking brake shoes. Pop off the

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Disc brake pads do drag very slightly at all times. The pads do not pull back when you release the brake pedal, they just stop squeezing. Allan -- 1983 300D On Thu, 17 Apr 2008 00:02:03 -0700, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I just got done jacking up the newly acquired POS 300E and

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On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 6:39 AM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Disc brake pads do drag very slightly at all times. The pads do not pull back when you release the brake pedal, they just stop squeezing. Thanks Allan, I don't know why I didn't know that. That makes sense since there is

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Look up the minimum thickness spec for the rotors. Measure them. Are they already thinner than spec? If not, estimate the depth of the grooves (both sides) and subtract that, I bet you're well under spec by then. ___ http://www.okiebenz.com For new parts see

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that works. Randy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of Allan Streib Sent: Thursday, April 17, 2008 7:40 AM To: Mercedes Discussion List Subject: Re: [MBZ] Brakes and other deferred maintenance Disc brake pads do drag very slightly at all times

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Thanks Alex, my Spring inspection and tune up is coming up soon. :-) Now where did I leave those axle stands?? Ed 300E On 17/04/2008, Alex Chamberlain [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, Apr 17, 2008 at 6:39 AM, Allan Streib [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Disc brake pads do drag very slightly at

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May well be that something is frozen, perhaps the handbrake is not fully retracting. Best of to strip the brakes off and then do the turny test to see if it is bearings or brake related. If the diff is leaking it means there is oil in there, the only time a MB diff will not leak is when it is

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Disc brake pads do drag very slightly at all times. The pads do not pull back when you release the brake pedal, they just stop squeezing. They do pull back, a tiny bit, due to the O-ring (square cross-section) puck seals. But they usually still drag a little, in part because the pad is free

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From the ATe website; http://www.ate.co.za/images/BrakeDiscs.gif RLE