Looking to get a 1979 W123 280 CE….180k miles, unmolested … decent shape. Always wanted a W123,W124,W140(C140 actually). Thank you for the video. Great job!
No worries sourcing front wheel bearings, since same common Timken SET3 & SET5 (National A3 & A5) used on older Chevy pickups, as I recall. Why they can last 300K miles in these lighter cars. I lived in Home Park 1982-2001 so recognized Howell Mill Rd right away. If anyone has a ruined hub from a spun wheel bearing, I've been trying to sell a spare hub & rotor on Sacramento cl for over a year cheap. If the "race" inside the hub is fine and smooth, best to leave it in and just change the outer rollers (cone). They are different PN's and sold separately (exc. a few packaged "sets"). There were 2 brands of calipers used - ATE and Bendix, and the parts vary (even the pads), so see which type you have before ordering. I think your calipers are ATE (wide flat pad spring vs wire spring in Bendix). Nice Euro headlamps (OE or Depo plastic?). Just sold my 1984 300D, but keeping my 1985 CA 300D.
I have a sticking right rear caliper on my '82 240D, so ordered two new ones. New brake lines. New pads. Replacing the front pads as well. Will drain and add new fluid. I hope to have a blast, just like you guys did 😂 You really want to have fun? Try cutting out the ignition assembly after it fails and you did not heed the obvious warning signs of....a sticky key! That happened on my '82 300D. Took 8 hours to cut it out and replace it with a new one. Fun fun....
Thanks for your video, it helped me. I was remembering your video while rebuilding the brake calipers; "JOB FROM HELL"!! All worked out well, and my 300D stops now.
This looked rather easy compared to what im gping through. I'm a week into this brake job on 83TD. Pistons stuck, lines clogged up won't pass fluid, bleaders rusted shut and can't get a socket around them.... really hell rn tbh.
You should put the chassis member in the v of the axle stand. You ran a real risk of the car sliding off those stands when you were struggling with the brake caliper bolts.
That was epic great job guys! That’s how you learn from making mistakes! Awesome DIY..... Question what was Jake hammering on the rebuild portion??????
This is the problem with these old cars, you kind of need to just do it all while you are there. It’s rare to have Service records of any type. So do it all, one and done, then you have a baseline to go from. It can get expensive, but at least you don’t have to worry about it. It’s worth it on cars that you can put literally 100s of thousands of miles on. It’s it’s some janky American car, then who cares, lol
Looking to get a 1979 W123 280 CE….180k miles, unmolested … decent shape.
Always wanted a W123,W124,W140(C140 actually).
Thank you for the video. Great job!
Yes sirs responsibly working on your hobbies!
Also "we're cheap and we're lazy" is a whole damn mood
No worries sourcing front wheel bearings, since same common Timken SET3 & SET5 (National A3 & A5) used on older Chevy pickups, as I recall. Why they can last 300K miles in these lighter cars. I lived in Home Park 1982-2001 so recognized Howell Mill Rd right away. If anyone has a ruined hub from a spun wheel bearing, I've been trying to sell a spare hub & rotor on Sacramento cl for over a year cheap. If the "race" inside the hub is fine and smooth, best to leave it in and just change the outer rollers (cone). They are different PN's and sold separately (exc. a few packaged "sets"). There were 2 brands of calipers used - ATE and Bendix, and the parts vary (even the pads), so see which type you have before ordering. I think your calipers are ATE (wide flat pad spring vs wire spring in Bendix). Nice Euro headlamps (OE or Depo plastic?). Just sold my 1984 300D, but keeping my 1985 CA 300D.
I have a sticking right rear caliper on my '82 240D, so ordered two new ones. New brake lines. New pads. Replacing the front pads as well. Will drain and add new fluid. I hope to have a blast, just like you guys did 😂
You really want to have fun? Try cutting out the ignition assembly after it fails and you did not heed the obvious warning signs of....a sticky key! That happened on my '82 300D. Took 8 hours to cut it out and replace it with a new one. Fun fun....
Thanks for your video, it helped me. I was remembering your video while rebuilding the brake calipers; "JOB FROM HELL"!! All worked out well, and my 300D stops now.
Just so you know. The clear vinyl on the university decal on your back window. Is supposed to be peeled off after you install the vinyl.
Keep working on the Benz. they are great cars, I love my old girls!
My two favorite things! Cute guys and old Mercedes! This could be a good channel lol
This looked rather easy compared to what im gping through. I'm a week into this brake job on 83TD. Pistons stuck, lines clogged up won't pass fluid, bleaders rusted shut and can't get a socket around them.... really hell rn tbh.
Just two dudes bein guys!
"the smoothest riding Mercedes in Atlanta" is a great line and needs to be someone's tagline lol
Great vid thanks for sharing! Will be attempting the same to my w123 soon
Good luck!
Nice done mates!
Looking to enquire a 1982 300d turbo and found you guys. You guys are funny and amazing!
You should put the chassis member in the v of the axle stand. You ran a real risk of the car sliding off those stands when you were struggling with the brake caliper bolts.
I live for the 3 seconds of Tennis at 1:33
5:01 Is the definition of 🙄 I laughed out loud 😂
About to do mine on my wagon. Rear brakes are really really easy compared to front haha.
Just wondering why you thought you needed a machine shop to do the inner bearing?
That was epic great job guys! That’s how you learn from making mistakes! Awesome DIY..... Question what was Jake hammering on the rebuild portion??????
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Never in my life have I heard another gay man say "thank God for pb blaster" god speed.
You have the part number for the outer bearing?
What type of brake pads did you use can you please provide the exact model number. ?
I'm in Columbus, Ga. 1985 Mercedes 300cd.
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More torque than a 617 HAHAHAHAHA 3:20
This is the problem with these old cars, you kind of need to just do it all while you are there. It’s rare to have Service records of any type. So do it all, one and done, then you have a baseline to go from. It can get expensive, but at least you don’t have to worry about it. It’s worth it on cars that you can put literally 100s of thousands of miles on. It’s it’s some janky American car, then who cares, lol
Poor lads, ABS?