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11-01-2003, 05:11 AM
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what brand calipers do i have? help!
i need to install new brake hoses. it seem like the hoses are pretty specific as to the 'brand' of the calipers in my 82 240d.
i can faintly see 'bendix' on the front calipers. the rear calipers have nothing written on them. the only thing that identifies them is the mercedes 'star'. i need to know how to identify the rear...how can i tell what it is (girling, bendix, ate?) help! thanks in advance rodsob
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$500 1982 240d owner "Gunter" 125k miles,4 speed manual crank windows, MB Tex, all original no a/c, daily driver Scorecard so far.... $230 Maaco paint job $27 dimmer switch, $40 shutoff valve, $45 brake MC, $260 calipers, $40 brake hoses, $40 side fender trim, $20 balancing, $109 lifetime alignment, $10 fuel return lines, $115 oil&fuel filters for next 30k miles 
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11-01-2003, 11:35 AM
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I couldn't say for sure but I would bet they are also Bendix in the rear. I think Bendix is the most common.
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1985 300D Turbo ~225k 2000 F350 (Powerstroke) 4X4, SWB, CC, SRW, 6spd ~148k 1999 International 4900, DT466e (250hp/660 ft/lbs), Allison MD3060 ~73k
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11-04-2003, 03:48 AM
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you'd probably have bendix at the rear if you have bendix caliper in front.. unless the PO replaced the rear with ATE calipers...
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#6
11-04-2003, 11:52 AM
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My '85 has factory original Bendix in the front and ATE in the rear. The ATE look like they are unmarked but if you look closely you can find a small ATE logo. My fronts are very clearly marked Bendix.
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11-04-2003, 01:42 PM
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Seems funny that they would be different front and rear..... must be a $$ thing. I think mine must be ATE in the rear too, I assumed they were Bendix because of the fronts but they really aren't marked (and I've never looked that close at them) so that sounds like ATE from what Irg says.
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1985 300D Turbo ~225k 2000 F350 (Powerstroke) 4X4, SWB, CC, SRW, 6spd ~148k 1999 International 4900, DT466e (250hp/660 ft/lbs), Allison MD3060 ~73k
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11-04-2003, 11:23 PM
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Aren't the pad retainer "springs" different between the two brands? If that is the case, my ATE's have springs made from folded flat spring steel and are formed into a cross shaped form. Pulling the wheel on one should allow you to verify if this is indeed an ATE or Bendix application.
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11-05-2003, 02:31 AM
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FWIW, my Bendix calipers (I have Bendix on all 4 corners) have wire springs. In fact, I still need to replace one of them...
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