Socket size for rear hub disassemble

[alphagemini]

I need to dismantle the rear brake hubs on my C200 w203.
the correct socket size for the retaining nut is 30ml. A standard
socket does not fit correctly over the MB nut. Is there a special
MB socket for this?

Thanks for any help!

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Why are you removing the drive shafts ?

 

[alphagemini]

Why are you removing the drive shafts ?

err......I'm not, just the brake disc with its drum.

 

[Codger49]

Suggest you get some advice or entrust this job to a mechanic.

 

[XJ600]

No need to undo drive shaft nut. Disc comes off after Caliper / Carrier released.

 

[Will]

And of course after the small disc retaining screw is removed, and the handbrake slackened off

 

[Codger49]

And of course after the small disc retaining screw is removed, and the handbrake slackened off

Ah yes, the fun bits.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

err......I'm not, just the brake disc with its drum.

Id leave them alone if you think removing that nut frees off the brake discs.

 

[alphagemini]

Thanks for the help. There is no need to remove the hub nut to free the disk.
I wonder why I thought so!

 

[mercmancdi]

Thanks for the help. There is no need to remove the hub nut to free the disk.
I wonder why I thought so!

Because you had a moment.
Sometimes fools rush in I used to do it quite a lot , nowadays I dont , nowadays I set nuts and bolts nice and tidy in a marked container ,,,,,,then I forget where I put the container.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

Thanks for the help. There is no need to remove the hub nut to free the disk.
I wonder why I thought so!

Ignorance probably.