Recently, I set out with the goal to provide our customers with all the resources they would need to troubleshoot and repair the brake systems on their own cars. As your favorite Benz ages brake problems will arise and they can sometimes be difficult to diagnose. Since brakes are a safety related system it is also VERY important that any repair work be done properly and with great care.
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:
Here is what Kent says about these wrenches: " I am very picky about the "feel" and "fit" of my combination wrenches. Some are just too smooth and slippery, while others just don't feel good in your hands. Then their are those who have real thick heads that make it hard to get on close quarter nuts and bolts (like Kobalt). A lot of the real cheap wrenches don't fit tight on the heads, thus causing rounding off of the heads (like a lot of them)!!
This is not a normal nut. On the face it has a special hard plastic nylon seal. When this seal deteriorates you may see evidence of power steering fluid seeping out of the bottom the the adjustment locknut (located on the top of the steering box). Kent recommends if you are planning to loosen your locknut to adjust the play in your steering box that you purchase this new nut ahead of time. Fluid leaks are not fun!
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!!
SPECIAL BUY: Limited to stock on hand. Here is your chance to replace both REAR brake rotors for a fantastic price. These rotors have a special phosphate coating on the edge and center section to retard rust. Installation INSTRUCTIONS INCLUDED. 8 illustrated pages written by Kent Bergsma
The great thing about Mercedes is that these REAR rotors fit almost all their models from 1969 until 1991. This includes most but not all 108, 111, 113, 114, 115, 107, 116, 123 and 126 chassis built during those years. Will NOT fit 201 or 124 chassis. These rotors can be easily change by removing the rear calipers.
Buy this product with includes our long half inch drive Breaker Bar and special Starter Removal Hex Tool and receive a set of three long extensions for free ( 24 inch long 3/8 drive extension, 18 and 12 inch long 1/4 inch extensions).
Please note these free extensions will not work on this particular breaker bar without a reducer as it ihas a 1/2 inch drive head.
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Common wear item. Check for looseness where they nylon bushing sits in the aluminum connector. This is a brand new Shift rod Metal Connector with Nylon Bushing installed. Sold individually. List price $20.00
New Sachs clutch release throw out bearing. This only fits the 114 and 115 chassis listed.
New ATE Clutch Slave Cylinder. No instructions. No fittings or hoses. If you need to replace one cylinder you should replace both.
New Clutch Master Cylinder. No instructions. No fittings or hoses. If you need to replace one cylinder you should replace both.
For 14mm and 18mm spark plugs. These work on the older and the newer ( Up to 1995) Mercedes spark plug holes. Use a 13/16 inch deep socket to drive the chaser.
This is a very handy smaller torque wrench to have in your tool box. It will do fuel injectors but is not quite big enough to torque wheel lug bolts. Range is 5 to 80 foot pounds. To order a 1/2 drive torque wrench CLICK HERE.
Nice set of heavy duty pick tools with rubberized handles. They have hardened steel tips which allow for more prying and twisting with less tendency to bend the tips.
This is Kents new favorite ratchet wrench for turning engines over during service and repair. There are a number of maintenance procedures that require you rotate the engine over by hand. This would include timing chain replacement and timing, injection pump timing and replacement, valve stem seal replacement, valve guide rails and camshaft replacement, front crank seal replacement, transmission removal and replacement, or any other procedure that requires engine rotation.
Final drive seal (45 x 65 x 11mm)
Fits Mercedes Benz:
220, 220D, 230, 240D, 250, 250C, 280, 280C, 280CE, 280E, 280S, 280SE, 300CD, 300CE, 300D, 300E, 300SD, 300SL, 300TD, 300TE, 350SD, 350SDL, 380SE, 380SEC, 380SEL, 380SL, 380SLC, 400E, 400SE, 400SEL, 420SEL, 450SE, 450SEL, 450SL, 450SLC, 500SEC, 500SEL, 500SL, 560SEC, 560SEL, 560SL, E320, E420, E430, E55 AMG, S320, S350, S420, SL320,
Tired of looking at that old water spotted or faded rear view mirror? Having a hard time seeing what is behind you? If you want a surprise install a new O.E Genuine Mercedes mirror glass! You won't believe the difference and it is not that expensive or difficult to replace. The glass will come with a special install tool and short instructions. This is an easy D.I.Y job.
Sorry, but at this time we do not have the mirror glass for the passenger side mirror.
Check out this before and after picture.....
ONLY ONE SET AVAILABLE. These new (not rebuilt)rear calipers will fit a number of models in the 1970's and 1980's. Included are a set of NEW brake pads. Hardware included as well as brake pad grease. Also recommend you replace the flexible brake hoses when replacing a caliper.
WILL NOT FIT 300TD wagon, 201 or 124 chassis. List price is almost $600.00.
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.
Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Plug
If you have a 1985 or older Mercedes with round or square sealed beam headlights one of the best safety improvements you can make is to install ungraded H4 headlights. You won't believe the difference! You will actually be able to REALLY see where you are going on a dark country road. The beam width increase will also help you see a deer before it jumps out in front of you. The other advantage with these headlights is if it does burn out you only need to replace the internal bulb (H4). This works on all models started in the 1950s with both single round or square (110, 113, 114, 115, 123 and early 126 chassis) and quad headlights (111, 112, 108, 109, 107 and 116 chassis).
We currenly only carry the single round headlights. CLICK HERE.
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.
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.
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!
For Water Pump with 5 Bolt Holes