84 300d turbo brake caliper....which one

[lutzTD]

how do I tell which calipers I have? looks like I am going to have to rebuild the passenger front

Don't try to rebuild it yourself, its not worth the time and effort.

[tangofox007]

Look at the anti-rattle springs. ATE calipers have flat, steel spring. Bendix calipers have a wire-like spring. Also, Bendix will have a hitch pin to secure the pad retainer pins.

Also, ATE will usually have "ATE" cast on the caliper in cursive script.

[lutzTD]

Originally Posted by tangofox007

Look at the anti-rattle springs. ATE calipers have flat, steel spring. Bendix calipers have a wire-like spring. Also, Bendix will have a hitch pin to secure the pad retainer pins.

Also, ATE will usually have "ATE" cast on the caliper in cursive script.

thanx mine must be Bendix.

ForcedInduction......why not rebuild them ????? calipers are $120ea, rebuild kit is $20ea

There is a reason a rebuilt caliper costs $120 and the kit costs $20. It's a pita to rebuild them right. If you take it apart and find some rust on the piston then you just wasted $20 and your time.

[tangofox007]

Originally Posted by ForcedInduction

If you take it apart and find some rust on the piston then you just wasted $20 and your time.

A smarter option might be to disassemble and inspect the calipers before making the decision to repair or replace. In fact, that is what the MB service manual suggests.

There is no point in trying to overhaul a rusted, pitted and/or scored caliper. But neither is it necessary to replace one that is leaking only because a seal is tired.

Originally Posted by ForcedInduction

There is a reason a rebuilt caliper costs $120 and the kit costs $20. It's a pita to rebuild them right. If you take it apart and find some rust on the piston then you just wasted $20 and your time.

Yup, I just installed a pair of front Bendix reman's from worldpac for about $120 each (one was leaking). I also wouldn't play around trying to rebuild them. Also, you might as well replace the hoses while you have it apart.

[Jim B.]

Originally Posted by ForcedInduction

Don't try to rebuild it yourself, its not worth the time and effort.

But don't take it to a Mercedes Benz Dealer either!!!!






(Go to a good Independent Mercedes Benz shop instead.)

[lutzTD]

Originally Posted by Jim B.

But don't take it to a Mercedes Benz Dealer either!!!!






(Go to a good Independent Mercedes Benz shop instead.)

is this why sheepskin seatcovers are popular on Benz?????

[winmutt]

You guys know there is a core on these right? Also if you are paying more than $85 you are getting riiiiiiiippppped off.

Originally Posted by winmutt

You guys know there is a core on these right? Also if you are paying more than $85 you are getting riiiiiiiippppped off.

As I recall, the worldpac rebuilds are about $120 plus a $50 core. That's not enough of a price difference to go shopping around, I'd rather deal with someone I know.