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Mercedes Complete MBZ Brake System Service and Repair Resources

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.

Mercedes Brake Bleeding Equipment and Procedures Manual by Kent Bergsma

Applies to all models and chassis listed below:

Item: MRG-COMBBEP
$15.95
This new manual by Kent Bergsma covers brake bleeding equipment and procedures for all model Mercedes from the mid 1950s to the mid 1990s. This cover chassis Ponton 110 111 112 113 108 109 114 115 116 107 116 123 126 201 and 124. Special Includes Brake Bleeder Kit as shown. This new easy to understand 20 page guide will walk you through the different ways to bleed your brakes and the equipment needed to do the job right. Brake bleeding is something that no sane person finds enjoyable. It can be messy and often involves painful bodily contortions to access the bleeder screws. There seems to varying opinions as well as a bit of black magic involved with the bleeding process. It may be more of an art than a science. Sometimes the procedure works perfectly, and then other times it seems like you end up with endless air in your system that just wont come out. The information contained in this manual with eliminate some of the mystery and give you the knowledge and confidence to do the job right the first time. Covers safety tips, types of bleeding equipment and four different ways you can bleed your brakes.

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 Maintenance Metric Combination Wrench Set - Kent's Favorite - SPECIAL PURCHASE

Made by Allen Industrial Tools - Only $10 with any order of $75 or more

Item: TUL-SPECIALCWS
$16.95
$10.00 On Sale!
This item is currently Sold Out.

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)!!

Mercedes Small Vacuum System Hose assortment

5 Misc pieces to be primarily used throughout vacuum system

Item: VACHOSE-5ASSORT
$3.75

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 108 109 107 114 115 116 123 126 Chassis REAR Brake Rotor Set - 2 Rotors w/FREE INSTRUCTIONS

Two rear brake rotors for the following models listed in the description 1969 to 1991

Item: COMREAR-BRKSPECIAL
$78.00
$59.20 On Sale!

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.

Mercedes Maintenance Breaker Bar, Starter Removal Tool w/ Free Long Extensions

Item: 3FOR2-BREAKERBAR
$37.45

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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Mercedes Gas Engine Maintenance - Spark Plug Thread Chaser

Clean up your spark plug threads before they get destroyed!

Item: TUL-TCHASER
$5.99

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.

Mercedes Maintenance-3/8 Inch Drive Torque Wrench and Case - SALE!

Use around engine and engine compartment for smaller bolts and nuts

Item: TUL-3/8TORK
$29.75
$20.00 On Sale!
This item is currently Sold Out.

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.

Mercedes Maintenance-Heavy Duty Pick Tool Set

Item: TUL-HDPICK
$7.95
This item is currently Sold Out.

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.

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

Item: TUL-MAGNETEXT
$12.95
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 Happy 65th Birthday Kent!!

Thanks for all you have done for the Mercedes Benz community!

 

 

 

 

 

 

HAPPY BIRTHDAY KENT!

You are all these things and more to us Kent


 

 

 

 

Mercedes Enthusiast

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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 Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Plug

Item: BDP-COMWWP
$3.00

Windshield Washer Fluid Reservoir Plug

Mercedes 123 300TD Wagon SLS Leveling Valve Adjusting Rod

For 1979 to 1985 300TD Only

Item: SLS-LVAROD
$49.25

Brand new Genuine Part. Plastic ball sockets can deteriorate and threads can rust up. It is important you have a good operating rod and tight arm in order to properly adjust your rear end ride height. NO instructions included. See our manual on SLS troubleshooting for more information.

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
$18.95

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 Genuine Trunk Emblem Grommet - Set of 4

Holds emblems to trunk on many models 1974 to 1985

Item: TRM-COMTEM
$3.95

Grommets push into the holes in the trunk to hold the emblems for the right and left side as applicable. A must have if you plan to repaint your car. These will work on the following models.

Mercedes-Benz 230

Mercedes-Benz 240D

Mercedes-Benz 280CE

Mercedes-Benz 280E

Mercedes-Benz 280S

Mercedes-Benz 280SE

Mercedes-Benz 300CD

Mercedes-Benz 300D

Mercedes-Benz 300SD

Mercedes-Benz 300TD

Mercedes-Benz 380SE

Mercedes-Benz 380SEC

Mercedes-Benz 380SEL

Mercedes-Benz 450SE

Mercedes-Benz 450SEL

Mercedes-Benz 500SEC

Mercedes-Benz 500SEL

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!

Mercedes Maintenance Supplies Pak of 100 8 inch Black Zip Ties

You will use these everywhere on any year and model Mercedes (except in areas of real high heat)!!

Item: TUL-8INZIP
$3.99

Kent could not live without zip ties. Almost anyone who has work on cars, boats, or airplanes will agree. Here is a 100 pak of the popular 8 inch size.

Mercedes O-ring Removal Fine Point Pick Tool Set

Best set Kent has found to remove orings in hard to get to locations

Item: TUL-FPPICKTOOLS
$7.99

This set of 5 pick tools have very thin and sharp points. The variety of angles available allows you to get into almost anywhere to remove and o-ring, sealing ring or other small part. Comes in protective plastic case.

Mercedes Multi-Use MINI CLEAR FILTERS - 3 PAK w/Hose

Use on all models for window washer filter, vacuum inspection filter, sm. fuel filter, etc

Item: VAC-COMMINIFILTER
$12.95
$9.75 On Sale!
INTRODUCTORY SALE: This quality small fuel filter is made by Monark in Germany. Although not made specifically for Mercedes, it has some unique uses. Use it inline with the feed hose for the windshield washer system to keep the squirters from getting plugged up with dirt (and we all know what a hassle that is!). In the picture below I have installed it inline on my 116 chassis 300SD. It has a fine enough filter to stop all dirt particles before they reach your squire nozzles!

Mercedes Safety Special of the Month

1/2 inch torque wrench

 

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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Mercedes New Product Saves the Day

How else could you pull off this fix on the rear carpet shelf!

I am an avid fan of small self stick zip tie mounts. If they are good quality the backing adhesive will stick to almost anything. I use them inside my large model airplanes to secure wiring and other components inside the fuselage. I also use them quite often in the engine compartment or under the dash to secure loose wiring and hoses. But I never thought of using them on the rear carpet shelf!!!

Our ingenious customer Keith who resides in South Africa recently used one to solve a nagging problem on the rear shelf of his SLC. His bobble head little doggy just kept falling over during hard cornering! He decided to give the zip tie sticky a shot a solving this perplexing problem. Success at last! Now his little doggy stays upright under all driving conditions. Great job Keith!

Mercedes Alloy Wheel Paint Restoration Kit - NEW! UPS GROUND ONLY!

One of the best cosmetic improvements you can do on your old Benz! Complete instructions included.

Item: RGR-ALLOYKIT
$32.50
$25.95 On Sale!

PLEASE NOTE: SPRAY CANS REQUIRE UPS GROUND SHIPPING ONLY.  NO INTERNATIONAL OR USPS. IF YOU ADD OTHER ITEMS ENTIRE ORDER MUST GO UPS GROUND. PLEASE DO NOT CLICK ON ANY OTHER SHIPPING METHOD.

Can be successfully applied to all Mercedes Alloy (non chrome) Silver Wheels from 1970 to 1995. 108, 109, 107, 114, 115, 116, 123, 201, 126 and 124 chassis. Most of us have to admit that stained and peeling paint on Mercedes alloy wheels is ugly on any model. Your eye tends to go right to the wheels. Even if the rest of the car is nice, bad looking wheels certainly can make your car look dated.

Mercedes Metal to Metal Anaerobic Gasket Maker

Small .20 Fl Oz for small repairs

Item: TUL-SMANARGM
$6.50

This is the absolute best gasket maker when you have a clean and tight metal to metal contact. Examples of where you would use this is SEALING the rear differential cover, aluminum oil pan where is mounts to the engine block, etc.
Will not peel off like silicone or RTV and damage internal engine parts. You don't need much and the big tube is quite expensive.

Mercedes Successful Repair Stories of the Week

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.

Mercedes Great Repair Stuff - Kents Favorites to Reduce Stress!

Complete Listing of his favorite specialty tools, hardware, glues, adhesives and sealants

Kent is constantly either making and searching out new "stuff" that will make his job of working on Mercedes easier and less frustrating. Here is a complete listing of all his favorites broken down into three categories: Tool, hardware, and chemicals.!

Mercedes Zip Tie Anchors to Secure Wiring and Hoses ( Set of 10 )

Super strong and easy to attach

Item: HDWR-ZPANCHOR
$2.95
When working on your Benz have you ever noticed that the old factory zip ties break or you have to cut them when moving wiring or hoses? Here is the perfect solution. These nylon anchors have a super strong double stick adhesive that sticks to CLEAN metal, wood, glass and plastic REALLY GOOD. They have crossing slots on the outer side than can accept the narrow type short and long zip ties. Just clean the surface, pull off the protective backing, stick in place and secure your wiring or hoses with a zip tie.