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Originally Posted by unkl300d
For those in a pinch, NAPA does sell rebuilt ATE calipers that are authentic MBZ cores. 2015 update.
They do not come with heat shields installed nor pads, however, they sell good quality pads that now come with a metal back plate heat shield that installs with the pad super easy.
For one, PAGID metallic made in Germany.
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In Canada, I asked NAPA and they could not supply rebuilt calipers for my 85 300D. They listed them, but none were available. (Had my own rebuilt at $60 each and that included proper heat shields)
There is a lot of heat in the area around the caliper pistons. I somehow doubt the metal back plates on pads would protect the rubber of the caliper seal.
I would recommend that anyone installing rebuilt calipers make sure they also install the proper heat shields. Can't understand why well known rebuilders don't supply them when a small Toronto shop includes them in his $60 per rebuild.
BTW, I may be wrong, but I thought the metal backing on pads was there as a shim to reduce brake noise.
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Graham
85 300D
,72 350SL, 98 E320, Outback 2.5