Brake Caliper, 240 1983 - bendix or ATE???

[markk]

Greetings... this is my first post.
I found the place with a search of
google and I am delighted to see
there are others that seem to
think the W123 Mercedes diesel is
great car. I have a rather nice
1983, 240D with manual 4 speed
trans. which I am now fixing
the front end of this car which
includes the upper control link,
drag link, tierods, shocks, etc.

I have to replace/fix the front caliper
on this car due to the fact that
they are leaking. my question
is what brand of Caliper is
good Bendix or Ate?

Also what should a spend for a
Rebuilt caliper and were I should
buy this part at.

Thanks in advance and
good to see others with interest in
this type of car..

MK

[franklyspeaking]

Your originals are probably ATE. However, I'd rebuild them rather than replace. It's an easy repair, and the cost for a rebuild kit is only $25 to $30. See link below.

http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/showthread.php?t=5064

Good luck!

[markk]

What would I do if there is corrsion in the bores of the
calipers??? can that be removed

just wondering ..

any rate thanks for reply..

mk

[t walgamuth]

are available for 45 at the local parts store here in laf. havent tried them yet but intend to do so on my 2 240ds. i prefer the ate calipers. really havent had trouble with the bendix but i dont like the little fussy hair pin retainers.

tom w

[franklyspeaking]

If you can't clean them up with an abrasive pad or steel wool, I would not rebuild them. You could take them apart and inspect them before you buy the kits, however, that will make your downtime longer.

[markk]

well thats probly the best course..

disasembling the caliper and and seeing if it
can be rebuilt...

my other question is what should i pay for rebuilt
calipers?

thanks

MK

[t walgamuth]

post. 45 dollars at local parts store. prob comparable for you wherever you are.

tom w

[JimmyL]

Originally Posted by markk

well thats probly the best course..

disasembling the caliper and and seeing if it
can be rebuilt...

my other question is what should i pay for rebuilt
calipers?

thanks

MK

I prefer ATE also. I got a rebuilt unit at O'Reilly's somewhere in the $40 dollar range, and that was for rear TD calipers which are slightly more. I think better to spend literally just a little more for a rebuilt unit.
Welcome, BTW!