Rear Brakes & Handbrake
Just about to overhaul the rear brakes & handbrake as these failed the MOT, any advice gratefully received. I have noticed that only front brake parts seem easily available which i have now done.
The shoes are re-linable which is much cheaper than MB new ones. I think most of the rear brakes are the same as the MB vans- 602s I think. It has been discussed here before if you search for rear brakes. The cyinders are available from www.Eurocarparts.co.uk for about £14. Drums are £27.
Good luck
There are two types of rear brake cylinder, just check which one you have. I know it sounds obvious, bit I didn,t know and nor did the shop. It was only when I got back and took it all apart. Saves a wasted trip to the motor factors.
I bought new wheel cylinders at the local autoparts shop for £20 ea. MB £40ea. Only trouble was the length of the bleed nipple. I needed to purchase a slightly longer 1 for 50p. No problems with the job. Pulled everything off and pressure washed the entire area prior to reasembly.
Do you grease your wheel nuts :D
I,m pretty sure I went to German and Swedish.
I went to the local autoparts shop. They do a good range. I asked for the G wagen part and it was listed no problems. They didn't have it in stock but had it delivered to them the following day. I don't know what other vehicles it fits, but I didn't bother trying as everything was fine and cost reasonable. My shoes were good so I didn't enquire about them.
I have been following the discussions on the MB club board about greasing wheel studs, that's why I asked, good arguements from both sides. I always torque my studs and use grease to stop corrosion.
You dont see many torque wrenches ( or charts ) about the tyre shops do you, "one size fits all" seems to be their attitude. I always grease and then horse them up, and never had any problems.
Marcus
JOIN THE GWOA
This website and forum are provided for the benefit of enthusiasts and owners of all Mercedes Benz off road vehicles, in particular the G Wagen. The costs of development, upkeep and provision of the site are met entirely by the annual subscriptions of club members. If you are using the site and are not a member of the G Wagen Owners Association please consider joining. You will have access to areas on the site that are not open to non members, to club trips and meetings and to technical assistance. In addition your contribution (only £25 annually) will help us maintain and develop our website for future users.
Who's new
- Jaffa_JIM_23
- Wrabstar
- GG
- KTMSCANIA22
- 280ge
Thanks, Guys, so are you both saying that you went to your local parts shop & that had them in stock?
Did you say they were G-Wagen or just MB Van & could you match them?
I couldn't find anything from Euro Parts for the rears but i may have missed them, i'll re check.
Wheel nut/stud greasing has been much discussed on the Mercedes-Benz club forum, the problem with greasing them is that the Torque settings are for dry threads only so greasing them makes you over tighten them. Half said it was worth Greasing to stop Studs seizing the other half were horrified at the prospect.
My own opinion on the matter is that I've never Torqued a wheel Nut in my life & probably never will so if grease helps prevent a snapped stud, its worth doing.