Can you machine Mercedes rotors?
Mercedes generally don’t recommand resurface the rotors as they are thin enough to save weight and better steering performance…. less unspring wieght. if the rotors gets too thin you’ll be annoyed by sqeeal when braking.
Do you need to replace rear brakes on 2014 ML350 4Matic?
Need to replace rear brakes and rotors on 2014 ML350 4Matic. Question: Any special instructions for Electronic Parking Brake on the ’14 model. I see on youtube the 2012 model has some sequence with steering wheel buttons to position the Elec Parking Brake correctly prior to disassembly. Couldn’t find info on the ’14.
How big are the rotors on a Mercedes 4Matic?
They measured 14mm–the min. is 11.4mm. MB wanted $770 to do rear brakes including rotors. I did purchase pads and sensor from MB for $200. Also bought a caliper piston compressor from Amazon ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071F1KPPX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ).
Where can I get replacement brake rotors for my Mercedes?
Only OEM Mercedes rotors are going to be made with the exact measurements that your model has. Look for your replacement brake rotors on our website here. Description: S320. 300 series. 300se 3.2l. 300sd, s350 turbo. Description: Without 4-matic.
Why are my brake rotors warping on my Mercedes?
The rotors can warp from the heat caused by braking and a warped rotor might cause vibration or make the car pull to one side when the brakes are applied. You can inspect the surfaces of the rotors yourself to see if there are any grooves or warping on them as well. Worn rotors are best replaced with OEM Mercedes rotors that are made for your car.
Do you need to change rotors on 2005 ML 500?
I learned a lot from my former 2001 ML 320 and my current 2005 ML 500. I took my 2005 ML 500 to a very honest and professional brake specialist on race and import cars, he laughed at me when I mentioned that the ML rotors should not be turned and that Mercedes recommended changing them.
What’s the minimum rotor thickness for a Mercedes 500?
I took my 2005 ML 500 to a very honest and professional brake specialist on race and import cars, he laughed at me when I mentioned that the ML rotors should not be turned and that Mercedes recommended changing them. He turned my rear rotors to an impecable finish and still the rotors were way over the minimum thickness.
Need to replace rear brakes and rotors on 2014 ML350 4Matic. Question: Any special instructions for Electronic Parking Brake on the ’14 model. I see on youtube the 2012 model has some sequence with steering wheel buttons to position the Elec Parking Brake correctly prior to disassembly. Couldn’t find info on the ’14.
They measured 14mm–the min. is 11.4mm. MB wanted $770 to do rear brakes including rotors. I did purchase pads and sensor from MB for $200. Also bought a caliper piston compressor from Amazon ( https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B071F1KPPX/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o00_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1 ).