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Originally Posted by sunman
u sure they were Brembo's on the 500e? They should have been ATE. You can install SL600 320mm calipers and discs on the 124 with no problems.
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Well, since Brembo was cast into the back of the caliper, I'm *pretty* sure they were Brembos.
Once again, (because I've posted this on almost every MB borad out there):
Early 500Es (up to VIN B930494) and apparently even some early R129 SLs were equipped with 300mm x 28mm rotors and Brembo calipers. The calipers are the same as used on the 190E 2.5-16 Evolution II. They are 4-piston, aluminum, painted gloss black with the Mercedes star painted in white on the outside.
Later 500E/E500s (after VIN B930495) were equipped with 320mm x 30mm rotors and cast iron ATE 4-piston calipers. The same calipers and rotos as found on the R129 SLs.
Because aliuminum calipers tend not to be as rigid as cast iron calipers, under certain conditions resonance will occur in the Brembos. As a result, many Brembo equipped 500E owners complained to Mercedes-Benz and the front brakes were upgraded to the cast iron calipers.
As there were no safety concerns no recall was initiated. Instead, a Technical Service Bulletin was issued regarding this problem and its associated fix.