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Steve- glad you like the 400E calipers. Supposedly my 300TE uses the same calipers. . .
I have a set of 500E calipers & rotors (front & rear), as well as a set of front calipers for a Mercedes C36 Medical Car which uses 14-inch rotors and Wilwood calipers. I haven't yet decided which one to put on. Since you're an actual racer, what do you know about the Wilwood calipers? Any good for everyday driving, or should I just go with the 500E calipers & rotors? Thanks, :-) neil 1988 300TE soon to be an AMG 360TE (a C36/M104 engine, tranny, and diff) |
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Neil,
I've used the Wilwood calipers before, they're really nice. The understand that the 500E brakes are made by Brembo for MB. I'd go with the 500E setup because it's based on a production application. Meaning that they're ready for abuse on the streets. You'll be able to get pads and parts easily. I know that Wilwood's are on a lot of street rods and race cars and working just fine. Just my opinion! Steve
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For the record, my '92 was "upgraded" to 500SL-sourced calipers in '96, which were in fact manufactured by Ate. Lots of different brakes floating around that are said to be 500E-sourced, and most likely are, so run part numbers if possible to know for sure. But ultimately all parts, as long as MBZ-spec, should be plenty robust & durable.
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