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Mercedes Dealing with Brake Pad Dust on Your Allow Wheels

Can the problem really be solved? Kent is on the hunt for a solution.

Kent has set out to try to find a solution for the annoying brake dust problem on his 300SL. For many of the older factory alloy wheels, brake dust covers are a good solution, but for the AMG wheels dust shields just don't look good and could affect brake cooling at high speeds. Of course Kent only drives slow.....

He is taking another look at the new generation of ceramic brake pads to see if a workable solution can be found.  As of April 25, 2012 he has installed ceramic pads on his 1990 300SL as well as his 1990 190 2.6 and will be putting them to the test over the next few weeks.  Will they live up to all their promises and hype. Check back in 4 to 5 weeks....

Mercedes Safe Jacking and Underbody Rust Prevention Kit

Kent uses this almost everyday. Free Instructions BUT You Build Yourself!

This is something every DIY Mercedes Owner should have in his shop. If you have a good floor jack and some jack stands this kit with make jacking and supporting your Benz much safer AND less frustrating. You can build this kit yourself with a some simple tools and inexpensive supplies.

Here is a list of the tools and supplies you will need:

Mercedes Source April Special - Air Compressor Fitting Set NEW - While Supplies Last

Only $3.00 if placed in shopping cart with any order totally $75 or more (not counting shipping)

Item: TUL-COMPFITTINGS
$3.00

Kent has an extra stash of nice new air compressor fittings. Look closely - these are the most common type with 1/4 inch NPT fittings.  He is going to blow them out to our good customers...

Includes the following:

  • One quick disconnent air compressor tool female threaded fitting
  • One male connector to hose
  • One female connector to hose

Only $3.00 when you purchase other items totalling $75 or more (not counting shipping charges).  PLEASE DO NOT ADD to your shopping cart unless your order qualifies. Thanks

Mercedes 10mm 6 point Combination Wrench

Armstrong made in the USA

Item: TUL-10WRNCH
$9.50

Every mercedes Owner needs a good 10mm wrench in the glove box! Very handy to have on hand, since most of the nuts under the hood are this size. 6 POINT closed end makes it easier to get off rusty bolts and nuts. Well made in the USA!!

Mercedes Engine Sealing Compound

Dirko brand Permanently Elastic; 100g Tube

Item: TUL-DIRKO
$12.75

Dirko sealing compound is permanently elastic, cold vulcanizing, silicone-rubber based. Can be used for connecting joints, cylinder head, crankcase, oil sump, timing case, thermostat, water pump, transmission, axles, differential, radiator, chassis.

Mercedes Maintenance Clear RTV Silicone by Permatex

Item: TUL-PERMSAS
$7.95

General-purpose, clear RTV indoor/outdoor sealant. Seals, bonds, repairs, mends and secures glass, metal, plastics, fabric, vinyl, weather stripping and vinyl tops. Protects and repairs electrical wiring. May be applied to horizontal or vertical surfaces. Waterproof and flexible. Temperature range -75°F to 400°F (-59°C to 204°C); resists oil, water, weather, vibration, grease.Suggested Applications: Windshields, door frames, electrical connections, vinyl tops, seams and roofs, painted surfaces, ceramics, fabric.

Mercedes Brake Lubricant

Stop Pad Squeal

Item: TUL-AGSBL
$16.50

Sil-Glyde is a silicone based brake lubricant recommended for the entire brake assembly and is compatible with rubber. It is moisture-proof and heat resistant to +600 degrees F, which means it won't burn-off like other brake noise products. Using brake lubricant is one of the keys to eliminating disc brake squeal. 4 OZ TUBE.

Mercedes Kent's Favorite Soft Head Mallet

Great for banging on the engine!

Item: TUL-2HM
$14.95

Double headed mallet with a hard plastic head on one side and a hard rubber one on the other. Small enough to get into tight spaces and very well balanced. This is an exceptionally high quality and well designed hammer. Made in the USA, weighs 12oz.

Mercedes Brake Spring Hook and Headlight adjustment Tool

Item: TUL-HADJBSH
$10.99

Designed to safely, easily remove and replace stubborn headlight adjustment or brake shoe springs. Tempered and heat-treated low carbon steel with a T-handle and 30° shaft angle near hook.

Mercedes Viton O-Ring Assortment

Biodiesel Resistant 180pc

Item: TUL-VORNG180
$19.99
Constructed of Viton polymer which offers excellent protection during high heat applications (400°) and is resistant to aggressive fuels and chemicals. For valves, hoses, regulators and cylinder neck. Stored in a convenient, lightweight kit and includes 18 different sizes.

Mercedes Loctite Hi-Tack Stick

Gasket Dressing; Holds Gaskets in Place; 19g Stick

Item: TUL-LOCHTS
$9.95

Unique wax like stick works like Loctite Hi-Tack liquid but without the mess. It is low odor and solvent free. Sets quickly to a very tacky film and seals and holds the heaviest gaskets in place. Resists gasoline, oil and common shop fluids.

Mercedes Loctite Windshield Repair Kit

Complete kit for bull's-eye type damage

Item: TUL-LOCWRK
$12.95

Repair your damaged windshield without taking it in to a repair shop. No mixing or special tools required. Includes 1 pedestal, adhesive disk and syringe with compound. Clear repair results and easy to use.

Mercedes Loctite Gasket Maker Stick

515 Gasket Maker; Anaerobic; 9g Stick

Item: TUL-LOCGMS
$9.95

Flange Sealant with revolutionary applicator. Unique wax like stick works like a liquid to create a flexible, solvent-resistant seal that will not tear or decay. Seals to 300 degrees and fills gaps to 0.25mm. Can be used as a form-in place gasket on a variety of metals including aluminum, iron, and flanged surfaces.

Mercedes Loctite Locweld Bonding Compound

Cold Weld; 2 Part Adhesive/Filler; 2-1oz Tubes

Item: TUL-LOCLBC
$8.55

Cold Weld sets up in 15 minutes and has a test proven strength greater than 3000 psi after 16 hours. Resistant to most shop fluids including: water, diesel, fuel, gasoline, antifreeze, hydraulic fluids, motor oil, and transmission fluids. Can be drilled, filed, sanded, machined and painted. Can withstand heat to 300F/149C intermittently.

Mercedes Loctite Anti-Seize Lubricant

4oz Brush top can

Item: TUL-LOCASL
$9.99

Heavy duty, temperature resistant, pertroleum-based lubricant compound fortified with graphite and metallic flake. Inert, will not evaporate or harden in extreme cold or heat.

Mercedes Maintenance / Shop: Hook and Loop Assortment for Security

Better know as VELCRO - It keeps almost everything in its place!

Item: VELCRO-KIT
$5.95

This product is amazing. It can be used to secure all kinds of things to all kinds of surfaces. Be sure and check out Kent's video showing how he uses in on his cars as well as in and around the shop. For the self stick stuff Kent prefers the actual Velcro Brand.

 

This kit contains the following:

  • 2 feet of Velcro Brand Standard Loop Material - Self stick back
  • 2 feet of Velcro Brand Medium stick hook material - self stick back
  • 5 individual black straps to secure hoses, wiring, etc. (aftermarket brand)

Mercedes Maintenance: Heavy Duty Circuit Tester

Extra long with auto piercing probe - very high quality

Item: TUL-HDCT
$19.75
This circuit tester has a 12 foot reach and traps wire for ease of use. Not just for your Mercedes, it can be used on any car, trucks, boats, trailers, vans, RV's and motorcycles. Use it to check electrical circuits and accessories on 12 and 24 volt systems.

Mercedes Maintenance: 7" Curved Jaw Locking Pliers - Vise Grip Brand

Jaw locks in place, includes hex key control

Item: TUL-CJLP
$9.95

Kent loves these locking pliers. Nothing performs like a REAL vise grip! They are small enough to get into tight spaces and strong enough to hold anything you need in place. They are great quality and made in the USA.

Mercedes Maintenance: Metric 8" Quick Adjusting Wrench

Unique design push button, jaws lock securely, 50% faster

Item: TUL-QAW
$10.50

We have all used adjustable wrenches, some are good but some are not so good. The most frustrating part is they loosen up by themselves and do not hold the fastener securely. Kent found this new design and is over joyed with its performance. It adjusts with a push button and locks securely in place when the button is released. It also has millimeter markings on the head so that you can set the wrench before putting it on the fastener. This is a very high quality Irwin tool.

Mercedes Maintenance Sealant and Adhesive Survival Kit

These are the top five for your work bench

Item: SEALANT-COMBO
$19.99

Kent is often asked what are the most important SEALANTS AND ADESIVES to have around for your Benz. These are his top 5 picks. This kit includes the following 5 products:

Mercedes Small Vacuum System Hose assortment

5 Misc pieces to be primarily used throughout vacuum system

Item: VACHOSE-5ASSORT
$9.80

5 pieces 11" to 16" long misc ends from our cutoff stock. From 1/8 inch to 3/16 inch diameter. These can be used on various vacuum connections. Maybe some small fuel hose included. Yes, Kent does use fuel hose on vacuum systems as it will not swell and rot like regular rubber vacuum hose.

PLEASE NOTE: Not to be used for diesel fuel injector fuel return hoses!!

Mercedes 1994 - 99 E Class Hood Star - Genuine

Fits Late 124 and early 210 Chassis E320 E420 E300D

Item: BDP-210HSTAR
$32.00

Brand new original hood star emblem as shown. No instructions included but not difficult to install

Mercedes Maintenance-Handy Pick Tool Set

Small enough to get into tight places

Item: TUL-HDPICK
$3.99

Nice set of pick tools with plastic handles. They have strong steel tips which allow for more prying and twisting with less tendency to bend the tips as you would with dental pick tools. Note: Quarter is not included! Shown for size reference only

Mercedes Maintenance-3/8 Inch Drive Long Magnetic Tip Extension

Item: TUL-MAGNETEXT
$12.95
This item is currently Sold Out.
Quality Tool. Use as a long extension on your 3/8 inch ratchet. The magnetic tip will help to hold the bolt into the socket. Or you can remove the socket pull out the telescoping tip and use it as a pickup magnet to get into hard to reach places. LIMITED SUPPLY.

Mercedes Service 10 mm Head Size Locking Nuts ( Set of 10 )

Common size on all Mercedes

Item: TUL-COM10NYLOK
$2.40

Replace those nuts that keep loosening up with nylock metric nuts that just won't come off. Inside the door panel on the window regulators. Around the engine compartment. Air filter housing nuts. etc. etc.

Mercedes 60x Injection Pump Stop Lever Shaft Leak Fix Repair KIT

For 5 and 6 cylinder diesels 1986 to 1995

Item: DSL-60XSSLEAK
$19.95

This is one of the more common oil leaks I see on the 602 (5 cylinder) and 603 (6 cylinder) diesel engines. In fact, I have seen it on almost every one of these engines I have worked on. It may not be a large leak, but there seems to always be oil wetness around and below the area of the emergency stop lever on the side of the injection pump. This applies to the 1986 to 1987 300SDL, the 1987 300D and 300TD, the 1987 to 1989 190D 2.5, the 1990 to 1993 300D 2.5, and the 1990 to 1994 350SD, 350SDL, 300SD, and S350.

 

Mercedes Maintenance Must - One Smokin Hot Torch

Use with standard propane or MAPP gas tank for exceptional performance

Item: TUL-SMOKINTORCH
$23.75
This item is currently Sold Out.

Kent finally found a hand held torch that REALLY works. And you need a torch like this when working on old cars... one that auto starts easily (like on the first click!), one that does not flame out when you hold it close to the surface, one is easy to adjust the flame and temp, and one that really puts out the heat when needed.

Comes with rapid Piezo start and fine flame adjustment control.

Mercedes Fluid Maintenance - Radiator and Fuel Hose HD Pinch off Pliers

Best tool for secure clamp-off in tight locations - produces super tight seal on larger hoses

Item: TUL-VHPLIERS
$19.95

I have used a lot of different clamping tools over the years to prevent fluids from leaking out when removing coolant, fuel, or brake fluid hoses. Most work ok. Some are hard to use in tight places.  Many do not stop every last drip from coming out of the hose. Imagine my excitement a couple years ago when I saw a clamping tool combined with a vise grip like mechanism.  I immediate thought - not that is a tool and a half!  Sure enough after using it it has proven to be the best I have ever used.  And yes, it will stop every drip.... to is super easy to get into tight places and easily clamp and unclamp. The clamp bars swivel are are big enough to work on radiator hoses and strong enough to work on smaller heater and fuel hoses.

Mercedes Tool of the Month

Kent shares his favorite tools when working on his own Mercedes!

I like tools. I especially like tools that work as advertised and make the job easier. I am constantly on the lookout for new tool releases and/or unique designs. From my own experience, I know that many new tools come from someone's frustration over a tool that just does not work quite right. That is how my diesel valve adjusting wrenches came into being!. Those German Hazett valve wrenches just did not "cut it." I can not believe I have sold over 10,000 pairs of my valve wrenches. So when I see a new tool that fills a need I always smile and wonder just who was behind the concept and what happened to bring it to market!

Mercedes Have Leaks? Need Diagnostic Help, Gaskets, O-Rings, or Sealing Washers?

Here is a list of the products we carry that can help you fix annoying fluid leaks

Fluid leaks are a very common problem on older cars and it is something you will eventually need to deal with if you plan to own an older Mercedes Benz that you use as a daily driver. They can be coolant leaks, brake fluid leaks, transmission leaks, rear end leaks, fuel system leaks and engine oil leaks. Engine oil leaks are more common on diesel engines because of the high internal crank case pressures. On this page we will review some of the common fluid leaks and direct you to our specialty parts and kits that will help you fix it yourself!