They look pretty thin in the pics. I'd replace them. Always replace in pairs.

I always replace the pads when I replace the rotors.

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1986 300SDL - Coda
1991 - 300TE
1995 - E320
1985 300CD - Gladys
2006 Nissan Pathfinder LE
1998 Acura 3.0 CL

Hm, I didn't know the SD had different brakes. I can send the rotors back if they don't need replacing since I need to send the old calipers back anyway.

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"Gerwalt" 1984 - 300TD

yeah, they are the same size caliper pistons, and the same diameter rotors, but the rotors are vented to handle longer breaking times before boiling the fluid... you get no better stopping power, just better cooling of the components.

Not sure I understand your question benhogan?

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"Gerwalt" 1984 - 300TD

the picture looks pretty bad. you need new calipers.

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Ben
1987 190d 2.5Turbo

Gotcha. They are on the way. I guess the only things to decide is if I really need the new rotors and parking brake parts that I also ordered. I'll probably post a photo of the rotors for the opinion of the forum.

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"Gerwalt" 1984 - 300TD

Here kis a W126 brake up grade thread that might give you some ideas

Upgrading w123 with 1st generation w126 brakes

this is the first generation W126 brakes.

Charlie

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there were three HP ratings on the OM616...

1) Not much power
2) Even less power
3) Not nearly enough power!! 240D w/auto

Anyone that thinks a 240D is slow drives too fast.

80 240D Naturally Exasperated, 4-Spd 388k DD 150mph spedo 3:58 Diff

We are advised to NOT judge ALL Muslims by the actions of a few lunatics, but we are encouraged to judge ALL gun owners by the actions of a few lunatics. Funny how that works

Agreed, new or rebuilt calipers are necessary, so cost is not the point, being able to stop, is.

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