Hi All,
Well seeing as this is my first post, firstly let me say hello and looking through the resources on this site, the wealth of information has been brilliant and I hope to be able to add my ten pence worth in the future!
I've recently acquired a Nov 1969 built, Jan 1970 registered US 280sl LHD Auto. The car is generally in good condition from being in California however here in the UK it's age and lack of a full restoration are showing their signs. The car is complete, runs well, all the levels are clean and where they are supposed to be however from the immediate issues list before I can get it MOT'd and then registered here in the UK are the brakes.
The rear caliper is leaking, i've had all the wheels off and it's just the RHS rear which appears to be leaking out of the rear caliper. Now i'm not averse to trying to fix it myself however I have a few questions;
If I were to refurb it myself, what steps are involved and where can I source the kits?
This particular caliper looks like one of the star nuts on it has been chewed, suggesting it's been apart before - in two pieces - and I hear that's bad but dont know why..
If I wanted to send them off to be refurbed, does anyone know a source in the UK? I have no problem sending the four to the states if it worked out..?
Any advice would be much appreciated.
James