Re: SLK disk brakes

Aug 13, 2003 4 Replies
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Porterfield pads are what's recommended. My rims are dirty after a 30 mile drive after cleaning. I'm switching to the porterfields when the next change is needed. Vince D



I'm about to change front disk breaks on my SLK for the first time. I've
> changed brakes on RX7s and 240Zs although this is my first Mercedes. >
> I would imagine that the process is pretty similar although at first glance
> I can see that there are going to be differences.
>
> Can someone please refer me to a website or provide step-by-step
> instructions for the process? Instructions with illustrations would be even
> better.
>
> On the other hand, if the process is more difficult than on the Mazda and
> the Datsun perhaps I would be better off to have a pro do it for me. Any > thoughts?
>
> Thanks/Carter
>
>
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Thanks Vince for the Porterfield recommendation, but what I really need to know is the process. Can you refer me to a step by step set of instructions?

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I'm sorry Vince... I didn't realize that you were alos giving me a link when you gave me your pad recommendation. (OK, I didn't look that closely) I've just opened it and it looks like just what I'll need.

I'm going to save the page for future reference.

Thanks for your help.

Carter

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I just pur brakes on my SLK and somethings are different. Accorging to Mercedes you take a 45mm male tork and remove rubber caps on the slides that keep the inside and outside lined up then remove them. It will make it a lot easer, do that first. Let me know if anything else I can do.

I bought a Mercedes Benz repair and service manual on e-bay for 5 bucks, 9 with shipping. They have lots of them. It is put out by Mitchell Repair.

Mike

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