Finally did My own Brakes. Pics
#13
11-17-2005 | 09:42 PM
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I bought Mintex brakes about 6 months ago and I give it to the local car service and the change them for 40 bux.
but I don't like the new brakes. Right now I have to hold the brake more strong to stop the car.
they are not too bad but not like the old ones.
do you guys have any recomend for brand? I was thinking to change with the original ones for the next time.
but I don't like the new brakes. Right now I have to hold the brake more strong to stop the car.
they are not too bad but not like the old ones.
do you guys have any recomend for brand? I was thinking to change with the original ones for the next time.
#14
04-03-2007 | 05:38 PM
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RE: Finally did My own Brakes. Pics
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Well I just got a call from my MB dealership on my 04 ML350 with 27,000 miles on it. They want over $1500 to replace all 4 rotors and pads. They say they are under spec. They also say "I am lucky I got that many miles"!! This is crazy.
Well I just got a call from my MB dealership on my 04 ML350 with 27,000 miles on it. They want over $1500 to replace all 4 rotors and pads. They say they are under spec. They also say "I am lucky I got that many miles"!! This is crazy.
#15
09-16-2007 | 05:09 PM
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RE: Finally did My own Brakes. Pics
I followed your instruction but I think my 2001 ML320 is different than yours. When I had the wheel off, I noticed that there is no 13mm, or 14mm hex bolt to remove caliper, instead I see T40 star.When I turned those bolts, and felt the bolt was off the unit,the caliper wouldn't come off no matter how hard I tried to remove it. I didn't want to damage the brake system, so I replaced it back and thinking about taking it to mechanic with my Akebono pads.....Any trick to remove the caliper?
#16
09-18-2007 | 10:42 PM
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RE: Finally did My own Brakes. Pics
Have you do your own oil change? Is it difficult? BTW, I am still not sure what extact type of oil can be used on 2003 ML350, the enclosed booklet is very confusing what type of oil should be used. Actually I have been looking for the repair manual for this car, the cheapest one I see is a CD that cost $178. Anyone has the 2003 ML 350 shop manual, please post.
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10-04-2007 | 12:59 PM
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ORIGINAL: tygerleo
Have you do your own oil change? Is it difficult? BTW, I am still not sure what extact type of oil can be used on 2003 ML350, the enclosed booklet is very confusing what type of oil should be used. Actually I have been looking for the repair manual for this car, the cheapest one I see is a CD that cost $178. Anyone has the 2003 ML 350 shop manual, please post.
Have you do your own oil change? Is it difficult? BTW, I am still not sure what extact type of oil can be used on 2003 ML350, the enclosed booklet is very confusing what type of oil should be used. Actually I have been looking for the repair manual for this car, the cheapest one I see is a CD that cost $178. Anyone has the 2003 ML 350 shop manual, please post.
use MOBIL 1 synthetic 0W-40 about 9 qts.
#20
10-04-2007 | 01:02 PM
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ORIGINAL: Rainman15
Can't say for sure, but I remember seeing someone with a ML-500 complaining about getting less than 20k out of their rear pads some time ago. Honestly I can't think of any reason for them to have worn so quickly, but I must admit, the car has excellent stopping power so they obviously have been doing their job well. For what it's worth, I switched to a ceramic pad on the front and I've put about 1000 miles on them so far without any brake dust whatsoever. With the OEM pads I would have needed to wash the wheels at least two or three times by now. I'm very pleased with the new setup.
ORIGINAL: daleneg
I did mine also just last week and noticed the same thing. I instintivally only ordered front brakes and when I did the front I also rotated the tires. When I took the rear tires off I noticed that the rear brakes were also in need of being replaced. Does anyone know why?
I did mine also just last week and noticed the same thing. I instintivally only ordered front brakes and when I did the front I also rotated the tires. When I took the rear tires off I noticed that the rear brakes were also in need of being replaced. Does anyone know why?