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Old 11-20-2010, 12:14 AM
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Originally Posted by kranje View Post
I just finished installing the control arm for earlier w124 on the late model, results no good the ball joint grinds on the rotor. I'll just order the right one this time not from Ebay they post for 94-95 E320 and send you for earlier model and want you to pay to ship back no more junk from Ebay.
Shame I missed this thread...

The ball joint should not grind if you cut the dust shield. You should be getting the later style regardless though due to the fact the earlier style has less clearance to the bottom of the rotor than with the later style.

I've been running OK with late style rotors + calipers, but I did have to cut the shield completely away at the bottom and there is about 5mm gap between the two. No touching, but it is close.
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