Where to place axle stands without jack pads on Mercedes E Class W212? (front)

[b666ast]

Helllo,

I need to change the brake caliper but where would it be appropiate to place the axle stands? I don't the pads for these. I'm changing the front drivers side caliper



all advice will be appreciated

Thanks

 

[theworkerb]

Interested in the answer to this, however, is it not easier to order the rubber pads from Amazon or similar?

 

[b666ast]

Interested in the answer to this, however, is it not easier to order the rubber pads from Amazon or similar?

it is but i was curious to know if i could do it without the pads...save waiting another day for them and a few £s

I seen this on another thread but i want to place them in the front...

https://forums.mbclub.co.uk/attachments/axel2-jpg.62709/

 

[theworkerb]

Considering you're not going under the car you can jack it up, place one stand there and leave the jack in place for added security? Just make sure you don't go under the car...

 

[b666ast]

Considering you're not going under the car you can jack it up, place one stand there and leave the jack in place for added security? Just make sure you don't go under the car...

thank you for your advice. No i won't be going underneath the car but where would you place the axle stand? where would you advice placing them

 

[whitenemesis]

I would have though under the lower suspension arm, behind the hub?

 

[b666ast]

I would have though under the lower suspension arm, behind the hub?

I might try that sounds like a good place....

Thanks

 

[OneForTheRoad]

I've always put the stands under the rubber Bush in the chassis of the front lower arm . Not on the length of the arm itself as they run off at an angle.

 

[Petrol Pete]

Exactly as above post. If I have picked the front up with my trolley jack I also leave that in place along with the axle stand. As long as the jack is not in the way.

 

[Petrol Pete]

TBH 'Axle stand' is a bit of a misnomer these days as most cars have not got an axle strong enough (or horizontal enough) to safely use a stand like the ones pictured.
A throw back from when the rear axle ran in a straight one piece casing from the rear diff.

 

[OneForTheRoad]

It should have a jacking point at the front . Right in the middle of under covers. Look for a rubber block.

 

[b666ast]

It should have a jacking point at the front . Right in the middle of under covers. Look for a rubber block.

Yh i've seen that. Waiting for the rain to stop so can start working on the car....will send some pics once i've got it up...thank you everyone