[W126 Coupe] Replacing front rotors per ALLDATA

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Here is what Alldata says:

WHeel Bearing adjustment:
-Remove front wheels
-secure disc to hub assembly
-force pads away from brake disc
-remove bearing hub cap
-remove radio interference suppression contact spring
-loosen internal bolt of clamping nut, tighten clamping nut while simulta=
neouly
turning the hub until hub can only just be turned.
-loosen clamping nut approximately 1/3 turn and relieve tension by striki=
ng
stub axel with a plastic mallet.
-check endplay with suitable dial indicator by pulling and pushing on the=

flange.  Turn wheel several times before each measurement.  Endplay obtai=
ned
should be .00039 - .00078 inch (.01-.02 mm)
-tighten internal bolt of clamping nut
-pump brakes several times before test driving vehicle

Rotor/disc replacement:
-remove hex-head bolts from caliper and remove caliper, support by means
of suitable hook
-if equipped with "Starting torque compensation" remove bolts from brake
hose holder, then support caliper as above
-remove disk from axle flange
-remove any rust or burrs from contact surfaces between disk and axle fla=
nge.
-Coat fitted seat of flange with "Molykote Paste U" or equivalent
-If rotor is new remove corrosion protection from rotor with cleaning sol=
vent
"Brake cleaing spray"
-mount rotor to hub ensuring that fitted pin correctly enters brake disk
-install caliper using NEW self-locking bolt  ((I use a wee bit of Lockti=
te))
-Torque bolts to 90 Nm (66-67 Ft Lbs)
-pump brakes several times before test driving vehicle


Hope that helps..  

Kevin
'91 500 SEC in Germany
God these are fun on the Autobahn ;-)