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Upgrading w123 with 1st generation w126 brakes
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10th Annual Southeast PA Benzfest start at post #1472 Chad 1985 300CD - "Gladys" - 255,XXX miles - FOR SALE 2005 Dodge Magnum 3.5 SXT AWD 1998 Acura 3.0 CL OBK#44 "Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) SOLD 1985 300TD - Red Dragon 1986 300SDL - Coda 1991 - 300TE 1995 - E320 |
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Beautiful job! Keep us informed on the long term results.
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Thanks
![]() I'll let everyone know how it holds up. I plan to tow a trailer which is what prompted the upgrade to vented rotors.
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10th Annual Southeast PA Benzfest start at post #1472 Chad 1985 300CD - "Gladys" - 255,XXX miles - FOR SALE 2005 Dodge Magnum 3.5 SXT AWD 1998 Acura 3.0 CL OBK#44 "Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) SOLD 1985 300TD - Red Dragon 1986 300SDL - Coda 1991 - 300TE 1995 - E320 |
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![]() The new set-up does look pretty - nice job. I won't be posting my before and after shots of the 240d - ol' arlene is camera shy.
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10th Annual Southeast PA Benzfest start at post #1472 Chad 1985 300CD - "Gladys" - 255,XXX miles - FOR SALE 2005 Dodge Magnum 3.5 SXT AWD 1998 Acura 3.0 CL OBK#44 "Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) SOLD 1985 300TD - Red Dragon 1986 300SDL - Coda 1991 - 300TE 1995 - E320 |
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That is a good idea. I had trouble with the heavier 300td wanting to warp rotors so a vented rotor is good with the extra weight, IMHO.
Tom W
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Chad, you should paint your calipers red or something bright while you're at it. That would look pretty cool.
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" The market, like the Lord, helps those who help themselves. But, unlike the Lord, the market does not forgive those who know not what they do."- Warren Buffett OBK #55 1998 Lincoln Continental - Sold Max 1984 300TD 285,000 miles - Sold The Dee8gonator 1987 560SEC 196,000 miles - Sold Orgasmatron - 2006 CLS500 25,000 miles 2002 C320 Wagon 113,000 miles |
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![]() Dee8go, I was considering painting the calipers, but they look so pretty the way they are. They will most likely be all black with brake dust in a week anyway. ![]()
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10th Annual Southeast PA Benzfest start at post #1472 Chad 1985 300CD - "Gladys" - 255,XXX miles - FOR SALE 2005 Dodge Magnum 3.5 SXT AWD 1998 Acura 3.0 CL OBK#44 "Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) SOLD 1985 300TD - Red Dragon 1986 300SDL - Coda 1991 - 300TE 1995 - E320 |
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I saw new brake lines there too. Looks nice.
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Thanks. The fittings that were attached to the wheel well were tough even with two wrenches. I ended up breaking a piece off the plastic sensor cable clip. It still works fine, and it was the worst thing that happened through the whole job.
![]() I am glad I decided to get two 3/8" drifts for the old race removal. Each hub destroyed all the clean edges on one drift. I imagine one 1/2" drift might give enough edge for all four races if you plan carefully. ![]()
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10th Annual Southeast PA Benzfest start at post #1472 Chad 1985 300CD - "Gladys" - 255,XXX miles - FOR SALE 2005 Dodge Magnum 3.5 SXT AWD 1998 Acura 3.0 CL OBK#44 "Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) SOLD 1985 300TD - Red Dragon 1986 300SDL - Coda 1991 - 300TE 1995 - E320 |
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I've rounded the fitting that attaches to the hose on one my of cars once. Not fun.
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Why not SS brake hoses?
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![]() "Buster" in the '95 Our all-biodiesel family 1995 E300D (W124) . .239,000 miles My car 1996 E300D (W210) . .313,000 miles Wife's car Santa Rosa population 170,685 (2012) Total. . . . . . . . . . . . 722,685 "Oh lord won't you buy me a Mercedes Benz." -- Janis Joplin, October 1, 1970 |
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I was trying to keep my costs to a minimum. The brakes aren't the only thing I've needed to work on.
![]() Do these rubber lines get much expansion? I guess if I was going to a 4 pot caliper it would be necessary.
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10th Annual Southeast PA Benzfest start at post #1472 Chad 1985 300CD - "Gladys" - 255,XXX miles - FOR SALE 2005 Dodge Magnum 3.5 SXT AWD 1998 Acura 3.0 CL OBK#44 "Pleasure in the job puts perfection in the work." - Aristotle (384-322 B.C.) SOLD 1985 300TD - Red Dragon 1986 300SDL - Coda 1991 - 300TE 1995 - E320 |
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[QUOTE=Chad300tdt;1825029]Your previous posts on this topic helped me decide to do this upgrade.
![]() Glad to help. Looks like a first class job. Tom W
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