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Gen II w126 brakes

 
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sassparilla_kid
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08-18-2012, 09:21 PM #1
I plan on upgrading my front brakes in the near future, just wondering if there are any brands of calipers and rotors I should try to steer clear of, or anything like that. I was looking on partsgeek.com and they seem to have a pretty good selection at reasonable prices, and I could probably get just about everything needed for around $200 or so, depending on what make of calipers and rotors I go with

Thanks

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
08-18-2012, 09:21 PM #1

I plan on upgrading my front brakes in the near future, just wondering if there are any brands of calipers and rotors I should try to steer clear of, or anything like that. I was looking on partsgeek.com and they seem to have a pretty good selection at reasonable prices, and I could probably get just about everything needed for around $200 or so, depending on what make of calipers and rotors I go with

Thanks


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

Hercules
GT2559V

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08-19-2012, 01:25 AM #2
Ate calipers are my first choice,but Bendix are good also. I would stay with the German made rotors,had troubles with all others that were used.
Hercules
08-19-2012, 01:25 AM #2

Ate calipers are my first choice,but Bendix are good also. I would stay with the German made rotors,had troubles with all others that were used.

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
08-19-2012, 10:49 AM #3
Thanks I'll keep that in mind!

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
08-19-2012, 10:49 AM #3

Thanks I'll keep that in mind!


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

sassparilla_kid
diesel > all other fuels

1,618
08-19-2012, 01:14 PM #4
I have placed my order! Waiting on some re-manufactured ATE calipers, and some Beck/Arnley rotors.

ALSO!!!! If anybody has an extra set of the larger backing plates from a late w126 that aren't being used, I still need those.

Thanks!

-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!
sassparilla_kid
08-19-2012, 01:14 PM #4

I have placed my order! Waiting on some re-manufactured ATE calipers, and some Beck/Arnley rotors.

ALSO!!!! If anybody has an extra set of the larger backing plates from a late w126 that aren't being used, I still need those.

Thanks!


-1982 300D Turbo, 280k miles, ALDA apparently maxxed, fram 8038, 12 lbs boost, non-egr manifolds, W/M injection, 4 brake light mod, Gen II w126 front rotors/calipers, 4-speed swap
In the works: A/W IC, adjust pump, turbo rebuild (w/60 trim comp wheel)
-1980 300SD, 110k, project car. Goal is to get it lookin' like it did on the showroom floor (body and interior wise, not necessarily under the hood )
-1974 240D, FRESH PAINT!!!!!!

 
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