PhilL
Active Member
- Joined
- Aug 31, 2003
- Messages
- 81
- Location
- Bristol
- Car
- 2002 SL500; '54 E270 CDI Elegance Estate; 2001 C200K Coupe
I am about to replace the front discs and pads on my 54 reg 211. I have replaced quite a few sets with genuine MB discs but recently they have been supplied sprayed with a matt grey protective coating.
The last couple of sets I have removed the coating from the braking surfaces with white spirit and a cloth, but it takes longer to clean it off than to fit the disc! I cannot believe they spend that amount of time in the dealership so is it really necessary or can they be fitted directly with the coating still on?
Still pondering what to do about the SBC but there are hours of fun awaiting me reading the threads on the subject.
Thanks in anticipation.
Phil
The last couple of sets I have removed the coating from the braking surfaces with white spirit and a cloth, but it takes longer to clean it off than to fit the disc! I cannot believe they spend that amount of time in the dealership so is it really necessary or can they be fitted directly with the coating still on?
Still pondering what to do about the SBC but there are hours of fun awaiting me reading the threads on the subject.
Thanks in anticipation.
Phil