The Brake Job From Hell | Changing the Brakes on a 1983 W123 300D Turbodiesel during Quarantine

[@marcelcovaci9922]

Looking to get a 1979 W123 280 CE….180k miles, unmolested … decent shape. Always wanted a W123,W124,W140(C140 actually). Thank you for the video. Great job!

[@paullessing136]

My two favorite things! Cute guys and old Mercedes! This could be a good channel lol

[@caithenry8429]

Yes sirs responsibly working on your hobbies! Also "we're cheap and we're lazy" is a whole damn mood

[@williamgrissom9022]

No worries sourcing front wheel bearings, since same common Timken SET3 & SET5 (National A3 & A5) used on older Chevy pickups, as I recall. Why they can last 300K miles in these lighter cars. I lived in Home Park 1982-2001 so recognized Howell Mill Rd right away. If anyone has a ruined hub from a spun wheel bearing, I've been trying to sell a spare hub & rotor on Sacramento cl for over a year cheap. If the "race" inside the hub is fine and smooth, best to leave it in and just change the outer rollers (cone). They are different PN's and sold separately (exc. a few packaged "sets"). There were 2 brands of calipers used - ATE and Bendix, and the parts vary (even the pads), so see which type you have before ordering. I think your calipers are ATE (wide flat pad spring vs wire spring in Bendix). Nice Euro headlamps (OE or Depo plastic?). Just sold my 1984 300D, but keeping my 1985 CA 300D.

[@mikebrinkman6326]

Thanks for your video, it helped me. I was remembering your video while rebuilding the brake calipers; "JOB FROM HELL"!! All worked out well, and my 300D stops now.

[@hwrencleaveland459]

"the smoothest riding Mercedes in Atlanta" is a great line and needs to be someone's tagline lol

[@Keeferlgb]

I have a sticking right rear caliper on my '82 240D, so ordered two new ones. New brake lines. New pads. Replacing the front pads as well. Will drain and add new fluid. I hope to have a blast, just like you guys did 😂 You really want to have fun? Try cutting out the ignition assembly after it fails and you did not heed the obvious warning signs of....a sticky key! That happened on my '82 300D. Took 8 hours to cut it out and replace it with a new one. Fun fun....

[@zach359]

Keep working on the Benz. they are great cars, I love my old girls!

[@KevinRoe-p5f]

Just so you know. The clear vinyl on the university decal on your back window. Is supposed to be peeled off after you install the vinyl.

[@partybots1111]

This looked rather easy compared to what im gping through. I'm a week into this brake job on 83TD. Pistons stuck, lines clogged up won't pass fluid, bleaders rusted shut and can't get a socket around them.... really hell rn tbh.

[@clayton9136]

Just two dudes bein guys!

[@cranno99]

Great vid thanks for sharing! Will be attempting the same to my w123 soon

[@gearsandqueers]

Good luck!

[@bobvansand6346]

Nice done mates!

[@gregpearson4962]

Just wondering why you thought you needed a machine shop to do the inner bearing?

[@bikeman123]

You should put the chassis member in the v of the axle stand. You ran a real risk of the car sliding off those stands when you were struggling with the brake caliper bolts.

[@danielschwager5646]

What type of brake pads did you use can you please provide the exact model number. ?

[@mackdurban7402]

Looking to enquire a 1982 300d turbo and found you guys. You guys are funny and amazing!

[@deepenproductions]

About to do mine on my wagon. Rear brakes are really really easy compared to front haha.

[@yachtkuza]

You have the part number for the outer bearing?

[@dougharris7404]

Never in my life have I heard another gay man say "thank God for pb blaster" god speed.

[@Hargan]

5:01 Is the definition of 🙄 I laughed out loud 😂

[@MaquelParks]

I live for the 3 seconds of Tennis at 1:33

[@Rich68srq]

I'm in Columbus, Ga. 1985 Mercedes 300cd. 🏳️‍🌈

[@johnwalters878]

This is the problem with these old cars, you kind of need to just do it all while you are there. It’s rare to have Service records of any type. So do it all, one and done, then you have a baseline to go from. It can get expensive, but at least you don’t have to worry about it. It’s worth it on cars that you can put literally 100s of thousands of miles on. It’s it’s some janky American car, then who cares, lol

[@josewheelock5084]

More torque than a 617 HAHAHAHAHA 3:20

[@ChrisPatrick-q6k]

Poor lads, ABS?

[@KRTLyfe]

That was epic great job guys! That’s how you learn from making mistakes! Awesome DIY..... Question what was Jake hammering on the rebuild portion??????

[@gearsandqueers]

Chris' last nerve