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Brake Job[240-260/1987] posted by Michael Krutolow on
Wednesday, 29 April 1998, at 8:44 a.m.
hiall,
Going to attempt my 1st brake job on my 87 240 this weekend. Need some 1st timer advice. Any and all is appreciated.
thanks in advance,
Mike Krutolow
Re: Brake Job[240-260/1987] posted by Steve Seekins on
Wednesday, 29 April 1998, at 11:24 a.m.
Be sure to have all needed tools, parts, and supplies before you start!
Besides the pads, good idea to have extra set of anti-rattle springs/clips for both front and rear.
Extra pins and cotters
Special silicone brake grease (keeps brakes from squealing).
Large slipjoint pliers to squeeze pistons back into calipers and to install the rear pins.
Small hammer and drift suitable fo drive out rear caliper pins.
Rubber ear bulb - helpful to suck out some fluid from master cylinder reservoir so that it does not overflow when you press the pistons back into the bores.
Caliper to measure rotor thicknesses
Dial indicator to measure rotor runout.
Specifications for minimum rotor thickness and maximum rotor runout.
Steve Seekins,