ML 55 woes

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Richie_Rich

Discussion Starter · Jan 27, 2005

2001 ML 55 AMG, the wifes truck.
#1 the anti lock brake light comes on.
the dealer wants 600 bucks to fix it.
#2 we just put new pads and rotors on last year and at or around 19k they are both needing replaced again and 1300 bucks.
has anyone had the trbl with antilock, is it something that can be fixed?? and are the brake parts available to do it myself, is it worth messing around.
Rich

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GregW / Oregon

· #2 · Jan 27, 2005

RE: ML 55 brake woes

Richie_Rich - 1/26/2005 8:44 PM

2001 ML 55 AMG, the wifes truck.
#1 the anti lock brake light comes on.
the dealer wants 600 bucks to fix it.
#2 we just put new pads and rotors on last year and at or around 19k they are both needing replaced again and 1300 bucks.
has anyone had the trouble with antilock, is it something that can be fixed?? and are the brake parts available to do it myself, is it worth messing around.
Rich

I don't know why V8s go through brakes so much faster than 6s, but they seem to. You could save quite a bit doing it yourself. Mail order parts (Clair or others). There are plenty of online resources. Doesn't take great mechanical skills or specialized tools (except for bleeding).

Here's a lot of DIY info:
http://www.whnet.com/4x4/brakepads.html

No clue on the anti-lock issue. What does he say the problem is?

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GregW / Oregon

· #4 · Jan 27, 2005

Richie_Rich - 1/26/2005 9:35 PM

2004.5 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 cummins diesel
2005 KZ 41kx2 toy hauler (43' of fith wheel)
2001 ML 55 AMG
2001 Excursion 7.3 PSD (just sold)
1976 Jeep J-10 4x4 401 v8 (tweaked a bit)
1956 Willys DJ 2 wheel drive
1951 Willys M38 4x4 (engine transplant)

All those vehicles and no "car?"

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