Y'all,

I've dutifully searched the archives and understand that I can install ATE calipers in place of my Bendix calipers on the front of my '84 300td and that the pads are the same (despite differing P/Ns, depending on the source).

Now that I know the form/fit/function is the same, what about the miscellaneous little parts like anti-rattle clips and/or pins? The Bendix calipers on my car use pins and anti-rattle clips -- what do the ATE calipers use? Are there any blow-up diagrams available on the web?

FWIW, the http://www.detali.ru/ site only shows this and lists "Bendix" and "Teves"...



TIA,
Shawn

I believe the pins are the same, but not the a-r clips. ATE uses a one piece (which I prefer), while Bendix uses the two little clips that put pressure on one another (I could never figure out how they installed, so mine got pitched.) Hope this helps!

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it is the pins that are different. the anti rattle springs may be the same.

tom w

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Matt is correct. the pins and the clips are different. however, I think you can switch either type to either caliper. I like the bendix style best. to each his own.
John

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I know for a fact the clips are different (between ATE and Bendix at least), because I replaced my ATE's with the Bendix, and the clip from the ATE DID NOT fit the Bendix. The pins from the ATE fit the Bedix just fine.

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