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

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

Actually, ATE is the most common in US 123's.

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can you post a picture?

M.

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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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1985 230E - now my daily driver...

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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LRG
1987 300D Turbo 175K
2006 Toyota Prius, efficent but no soul
1985 300 TDT(130K miles of trouble free motoring)now sold

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

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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1968 220D/8 325,000
1983 300D 164,150

FWIW, my Bendix calipers (I have Bendix on all 4 corners) have wire springs. In fact, I still need to replace one of them...