This is good information. I read the instructions in the link slk32krazy posted. Is there anything to consider when reconnecting the brake lines? Like bleeding them or anything? I've always left brake work to the experts.

 

Thanks Kim, I think I'll paint them without removing the calipers like you did, unless you want to come over and do them for me.

 

Don't tempt me ... I am so jealous that you guys are going to do a GTG drive down LSD. That will be so pretty, makes me want to fly up & hitch a ride!!

 

Gitty up

 

I bought some Lime Green Caliper paint.. I really want to put it on but i've had no time.. I have an Aero Blue.. I think it's going to look awesome..!

 

Yes you have to bleed them if you disconect the brake lines. I prefer to disconect the lines at where they meet the hard lines. put a bowl or pan under the connection to catch the drips but not a lot will drain. After you have everything back together top off the fluid resevoir. then connect a tube and catch bottle to the top of the bleed screw on the farthest caliper from the master cylinder. With the bleed screw shut and a friend pump your brakes hard three time while holding the brake pedal to the floor on the third pump. While he is holding the brake pedal down crack open the bleed screw and watch the bubbles and fluid come out. Repeat this until you don't see any bubbles and then move on the next caliper farthest from the master cylinder. I perfer to use ATE super blue brake fluid. IF you want to completely flush your system which is a good idea if you road race your car, keep bleeding each caliper until the fluid turns blue. for bleeding I have a vacum pump with clear lines and an inline catch cup that you can buy at any parts store. If you use this this could be a one man job, but I still always like someone in the car to do a few pumps as mentioned above to make sure there are no bubbles whatsoever. Let me know if you this is clear or if you still have questions. One more thing, keep an eye on the resevoir and make sure you keep it full while bleeding. If you allow the master cylinder to suck air you are screwed and have to start all over. Also a few really hard pumps will ensure that there is no air in the ABS system.

 

Thanks for the details!

 

FP a guru like you with no disc experience!! Now thats a shock.

I cannot comment on the bez as I have not done my rotex change yet but on all the many cars that I have done it is a 1 bolt deal swing up the cali slide out. To remove the caliper brackets they had two bolts holding them on and aside from rust holding them on too tight that was it.

Not sure about bleeding the brakes on this system but that cannot be too much of an issue.

Do you have the shop manual?

ALso has anyone on here powdercoated their cali's? THat I think is the only way to get a real quality finish.

THanks

Nate

 

Anybody know where i can get a good Aftermarket camber kit front passenger side only. I am in Dallas Texas.

Any leads would help.
Pedro

 

Maybe I am just off my rocker... but I hope you already have a drivers side camber kit, because I see no reason why on earth you would put on only one camber kit...

I'll keep an eye out for a place to buy from... I'll ask a couple people.

 

Thats what my Mechanic said all i needed. The drivers side is true and straight, but the passanger side needs adjusting but due to the impact the current bolts don't have enough adjustment. thus the kit.
Would there be a problem later if I just replace the passenger side? I don't expect any other modification to the car any time soon.

Any adivise you offer will be appreciated.

ciao,
Pedro

 

The maintenance manual posted on the forum specifically warns against pumping the brakes when bleeding the system...

Here are the procedures direct from the manual .......

 

Anybody know where I can get the AMG caliper stickers?

 

Just search on ebay!

 

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/5-Pie...Q5fAccessories

 

Thanks Maxcichon!!

 

Theres also a website where you can order caliper decals that say pretty much whatever you want. I dont remember the website, just do a search on the forum. someone already posted about it

 

I am thinking outside the box......Yellow calipers with saph blue ///AMG sticker.....then yellow slasher rocker panel stripes!! 4th of july weekend project....calipers.

 

Is it worth painting if you have Stock Rims? I am guessing Not. right? If so what color? My car is Black.

 

Just a word to the wise-yellow=Porsche.

Just what I've seen!