Happy with how well the job went for me. Was a little
apprehensive...not knowing what to expect. Rotors were pretty worn
down..close to 10 mm minimums (87K miles) so decided to install new
rotors. Also decided on new bearings (inside and outside)...the outside
ones looked pretty dry so figured it would be worth it to put new ones
on along with pads and sensors. All parts purchased at MB as prices
seemed pretty close to auto store costs here in San Diego,CA. Breaking
loose the inside gland bolts loose took a little effort. Also I used a
1 1/16 in socket with extension to knock out the inside bearing as I
was worried about protecting the bearing race. I used 2 short pieces of
2 by 4 wood to support the hub for the bearing knock out effort.
Interesting that the final bearing gland nut doesn't use a cotter
pin... a small hex bolt instead. Cost for parts $420. I paid myself
$500 for some spending money for other things. I'm not sure what the
job would cost for a shop to do it. I bet close to $1000.?? Next time
I'm sure I can do the job in 2 hrs. I'm the kind of owner-mechanic that
does alot of the work on the garage floor... habit I guess from my
younger years. So I'm a little sore but got some good old physical
exercise which I always love. In many ways a car is a car is a car! ;-)

Larry