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milltek
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| question about brakes
Hi,
Just recently replaced all four rotors and all pads on our 99 ML430. I used EBC rotors and pads (the green ones). My question is that since installing them when driving with the window open I can hear a rythmic noise as if one or more pads are being contacted while the wheel(s) are turning. I had read that the EBC stuff is a little noisy but they sure stop an ML better than stock. I just didn't expect noise when driving without any braking??
I'd like to know if the noise I described above is normal or is there something I can check? Also, does anyone else have EBC rotors/pads???
I read on Wolfgangs site that the calipers on the 99 ML430 are 'floating'. Is there somewhere I should have lubricated to ensure they 'float' freely???
Thanks,
Jim
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cmitch
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| RE: question about brakes
Wolfgang is correct. When you are driving, your pads will slightly contact your rotors. You can try what I did. Get a can of SYNTHETIC grease, remove your pads and place a light film of this on the backs and put them back on. Now, if you have some brake paste, use it, instead, but the grease works as a good substitute. This worked on my ML320. The brakes were new and making a horrible noise. This fixed it.
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milltek
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| RE: question about brakes
OK I'll try that.
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| RE: question about brakes
milltek - 4/13/2007 10:05 AM
OK I'll try that.
Jim
Now to the real question Jim: OEM brakes stop these trucks pretty good. Based on your experience so far, does the green stuff really do a better job? |
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