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)!!
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.
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.
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.
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!
New Safety Special of the Month: We believe safety should be foremost when driving and working on your Mercedes. Each month we will feature a special safety item or items with special savings. For the month of July we are featuring our heavy duty 1/2 inch torque wrench.
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Everyone loves success stories. We can all learn from them and they just make us feel good... We have created this new home page link to share with you recent success stories from work we have done on our own cars as well as stories we have received from our customers. If you have a good success story send it to us along with a couple pictures and we will post if appropriate.
Instructions included. Comes with brake pressure sensor as shown. Check your vin number before ordering.
Will only work on the following models:
This is the time of year to get with it. From our experience here are the top repair issues that most Mercedes owners have learned to "live with". These problems occur and get worse over time. Many may not even realize how annoying the problem was until it gets fixed - and then WOW! They are exclaiming - Why didn't I do that sooner!!
DONT LIVE WITH THE PROBLEM ANY LONGER. JUST FIX IT!
Living with transmission jerks and flares? CLICK HERE to fix it
Living with a half-ass drivers seat? CLICK HERE to fix it
Living with a turbo diesel that has poor acceleration? CLICK HERE to fix it
This tool will greatly ease installation of new emergency brake shoes by helping to install the bottom spring that holds the two shoes together. It will not work to replace the side springs that help hold the shoe in tight to the backing plate. For that operation you need a different tool. CLICK HERE to view. Without these special tools it is a real challenge to replace the emergency brake shoes. It is possible, but you could end up spiting nails! Don't ask me how I know that!! No instructions included with this tool, but easy to use.
To order a new set of emergency brake shoes with instructions CLICK HERE
We know everyone likes deals. Many of these are one only items and will be sold out quickly. Check back here are a weekly basis for your best deals!
New in 2010! After years of receiving email and forum requests for tech help, the problems most customers have and the questions they ask start to follow a very predictable pattern. So to better help you find out what is wrong with your Mercedes and what parts you need to fix it we are launching a new WHATS WRONG section on our website. Each category will list the common problems, what steps need to be taken to fix them and links to the parts and instructions needed to tackle the repairs. Where applicable you will be directed to one of Kents kits or manuals for help in diagnosing your problem. We know that isolating the problem can be more frustrating than fixing it!!!
WARNING: Can only ship inside the USA via UPS GROUND. If you have other items in your cart do not choose expedited shipping or US postal service! High Performance low moisture absorbing DOT brake fluid. Don't put cheap brake fluid in your Benz. You will pay for it in the long run with sticking calipers and excessively worn pads and rotors. One liter is usually enough for a brake fluid flush with relatively clean fluid in your system. If your brake fluid is dark and dirty best to get two liters for a thorough flush. DOES NOT come with instructions. List price is $23.75.
It is recommended your change your cars brake fluid every two years.
To see our complete manual on brake bleeding equipment and procedures CLICK HERE.
NEWS FLASH! We are currently shipping our manuals, parts and repairs kits to customers all over the world from our Headquarters here in the USA. If you reside in a foreign country, you are welcome to browse our online catalog and place items of interest in your shopping cart totaling $75.00 or more. BUT, due to the complexity of and constantly changing international shipping rates, you will not be able to checkout automatically.
Brand new brake reservoir cap with rubber seal as shown.
There are other brands of brake pad anti-squeal paste on the market, but for me the factory Mercedes paste has proven to be the most effective. It simply stays in place and holds up better over the long haul.
Included are two packets of paste. It is recommended you have one packet per brake. If you are doing either front or rear brakes then two packets are more than enough. If you are doing all four brakes you should have 4 packets (especially if your brakes use metal anti squeal shims between the pad and the caliper piston typical on the older models).
This is a complete kit at a fantastic price. List Price $129.00 Includes both inner and outer rear end wheel bearings and seals with groove nut. Fits chassis listing above including the 123 300TD wagon, from 1974 to 1991. TWO KITS required per vehicle.
Very clever design! Fastest and cleanest way to pump bleed your Mercedes brake system. Works on all Mercedes from early 1960s to mid 1990s. Just install Speedbleeder valves on your calipers, attach a clear hose and place in bottle. Just open bleeder screw and start pumping. No need to close the valve when you release the pedal. The built in check valve does that for you. Makes for great one man operation. Sold in sets of 2 and they come with new rubber caps.
These fit late 113, late 108 109, 107, 114, 115, 116, 123, 126, 201 and 124 chassis. It really covers them all!
Here is a neat little protection cap that is most often missing on well over half the Mercedes I ever see. These fit over the caliper bleeder screw to prevent dirt and grime from entering the nipple. 4 are required per car and fit both front and rear calipers.
How about super easy installation. No instructions are even needed!
For a limited time only. Buy a lemonhead for ten cents when added to any order including other item(s).
Limit 10 per customer
Covers 1965 to 1995 110, 111, 112, 108, 109, 107, 114, 115, 116, 123, 126, 201, 124, and 129 Chassis master cylinder, pads, rotors, calipers and flexible brake hoses
This is a fantastic tool if you are looking for an inexpensive way to flush or bleed your brake system by yourself. You can use it to do a gravity flush or a pump flush without allowing air to re-enter the system when you release the brake pedal. A small hose extension goes down into the bottom of the bottle. When filled with a small amount of brake fluid air can be pushed out into the container but not allowed back in.
If you are not familiar with bleeding or flushing your brakes or the warnings associated with pump bleeding be sure and check on my new manual CLICK HERE.
To view all our brake bleeding equipment CLICK HERE.