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  1. Howard

    Brake Caliper Paint

    Gonna sort out my calipers next week , they are currently rusty matt black ... But i am torn between gunmetal grey or gloss black ... i think the grey will look nice and subtle , but they were obviously blakc to begin with ... Under no circumstances will i be painting them red , blue or...
  2. S

    brake caliper clear lacquer?

    I would like to protect my newly obtained & newly cleaned sport calipers which have 'mercedes' written on them, hence I would like a clear lacquer. All of the brake caliper paints are coloured. I have found a VHT paint, but this needs heating up to 200deg or so for full curing, which I do not...
  3. SilverSaloon

    sized caliper piston

    hi i went to replace brake pads on all 4 corners of the new saloon (W124 1995) today. All went fine with 3 corners. Apart from passenger front - the piston doesnt seem to be able to be pushed back in far enough to allow the new pad to fit - i think its siezed. Any ideas on trying to...
  4. I

    brake caliper swap

    I was wondering if anybody can help, i am looking to change the discs, pads and calipers on my c180 (w202) for something with a bit more stopping power. i was looking at the c230k (w202) and was wondering if the calipers would bolt straight on or would i have to get a spacer made up for them to...
  5. A

    Caliper, paint or not?

    I know I've asked this before, but after some Photoshoping, I now have something to give me an idea as to what they would look like. Your thoughts please..... #EDIT# First RED in poll should be GOLD (long day and all that)
  6. A

    Caliper colour

    Hi all, I'm considering painting the calipers on my motor before they have chance to get too grubby (7k miles at the mo) using suitable paint and technique. Now the BIG one, what colour should I go for? The cars in Cubanite Silver and I had considered going for red. Avialable colours...
  7. A

    Anyone a PDF or similar on removing front caliper / discs on a 2003 A Class

    Hello, Going to look at the wifes brakes over the weekend to see if the discs / pads do need changing after a recomendation from the garage they have a few thousand miles left. Has anyone any sort of pdf or e-mail..able down load (sort of haynes manual thing) for removing them. Its a 2003...
  8. A

    Ml320 1999 Drivers Side Brake Caliper Siezed

    HI FOLKS DRIVING HOME TONIGHT NOTICED CLUTCH TYPE SMELL PULLED OVER AND DRIVERSIDE FRONT WHEEL WAS SMOKING JACKED IT UP AND COULDN'T TUNR THE WHEEL TRIED TO GET WHEEL OFF TO PRISE THE PISTONS APART LOCKING WHEEL NUT KEY BREAKS GREAT. HOW DO I KNOW WHAT CODE THE LOCKING NUT IS FOR ONE QUESTION...
  9. supercharger

    o/s/r caliper w126

    does anyone have one of these mine has self destructed today whilst doing my brake overhaul im in manfield notts if anyone can help let me know supercharger
  10. NW_Merc

    Have the AMG caliper look without the brakes themselves

    http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Mercedes-AMG-Brake-calipers-covers-C-E-CLK-SLK-W203-S_W0QQcmdZViewItemQQcategoryZ33563QQihZ016QQitemZ260143345577QQrdZ1QQsspagenameZWD2V
  11. C

    Brake caliper paint

    Any members ever painted their brake calipers with heat resistent paint ? Anyone got any suggestions on colour/ make of paint and a good place to buy . Any photos anyone ? Next time I remove my wheels I think I might as well paint them, just for the sake of it.
  12. B

    brake caliper

    Anybody Now Where I Can Source A Second Hand Lefthand Side Front Caliper For A 280s 108.any Advice Welcome
  13. guydewdney

    hub / disc / caliper - anyhting considered..

    after a hub setup for my looooony W116 6.9 based trike - need a large hub of some sort - S class or van based, but with std merc bolt spacing (ie not sprinter etc). any old rusty rubbish considered. ;)
  14. jasohal

    Caliper Repair kit..

    Guys, has anyone had any experience in servicing the brake calipers. I have a problem with the CL500 whereby whenever I press the brakes I get a crunching sound from both sides. I have had the discs and pads replaced only a few months back so know its not due to worn down pads. My gut...
  15. L

    Red Caliper Covers

    Hi Just wondering if anyone knows where I can get red caliper covers that can fit onto an slk 171 pref. Merc or Brabus covers. Thanks
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