Mercedes W203 Subwoofer Install W123
Introduction
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The rear discs are very easy to replace. If you have your rear calipers off and are replacing hoses and pads, consider changing the rear discs if you have any doubt of their condition. They are inexpensive and very fast to swap.
- Socket 19mm
- Socket Wrench
- Hammer
- Rubber Mallet
- Sand Paper
- Latex or nitrile gloves
W123 Rear Brake Rotors
part # 1264230012, come in sets
Not for sale
You will first need to remove your wheel to complete the remainder of this job.
Then unbolt the two 19mm bolts on the back of the caliper. They are in very tightly and held in by thread locker, you may need a long wrench or breaker bar to remove these.
Lift the caliper off of the rotor and hang it with a wire hanger from the sway bar or other strong point on the car. Do not let the caliper hang by the brake hose, this can damage the hose leading to an unsafe driving condition.
Or, optionally, remove the caliper from the car for cleaning and new pad install. See the caliper replacement and break pad replacement guides.
The rear rotor can then be simply pulled off. If it seems to be stuck to the rear hub, tap around the outside of the rotor with the wooden handle of a hammer, or a rubber mallet, to break it loose.
With the rotor off the rear hub is exposed. It may be quite rusty like this. If the rotor was seized to the hub it was because of this rust.
Use a fine grit sandpaper, and optionally a power sander, to work around the flat surface of the hub to remove rust.
Then use the sandpaper to remove rust from the raised portion at the center of the hub.
The area around the lug bolt holes is recessed slightly and does not contact the rotors so it does not to be fully de-rusted.
Spray the hub down with brake cleaner to remove the dust.
Now apply a light coat of anti-seize to the surfaces on the hub that contact the rotor.
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Do not get anti-seize in to the lug bolt holes! This could lead to the lug bolts backing out while you are driving, allowing the wheel to fall off.
Now set the new rotor in place. There is a small raised pin on the hub that the rotor has a corresponding hole for. This ensure the rotor is installed correctly aligned with the bolt holes.
Spray both sides of the new rotor down with brake cleaner to remove any oils from the factory or from your gloves.
Now re-install the caliper. Make sure to put blue thread locker on the caliper bolts.
Torque the caliper bolts down to 115 nm / 85 lb-ft
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When you are finished be sure to go on a test drive before going on any long trips.
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When you are finished be sure to go on a test drive before going on any long trips.
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