Whats needed to mount these on a W123? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

vstech · #16 10-04-2007, 02:08 PM

ARRRGH>... I hate windows...
a new set of SD vented rotors and fresh dual piston calipers with clean dot4 or 5.1 fluid and braided flex lines will massively amplify your stopping ability. the vented rotors will prevent fade and the fluid will give added antiboil protection. the braided lines will give you a pinch more stopping power.

winmutt · #17 10-04-2007, 02:10 PM

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Originally Posted by vstech

ARRRGH>... I hate windows...
a new set of SD vented rotors and fresh dual piston calipers with clean dot4 or 5.1 fluid and braided flex lines will massively amplify your stopping ability. the vented rotors will prevent fade and the fluid will give added antiboil protection. the braided lines will give you a pinch more stopping power.

I was under the impression do4+ was a NONO on these?

quickervicar · #18 10-04-2007, 02:23 PM

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Originally Posted by winmutt

bah.

I haven't driven your car, but I do know that stock brakes on most German cars (Porsche excluded) are good for extended runs at 9/10ths pace. However, when you are going to run a road like the Dragon or bomb down a mountain pass you will fry the OEM compenents. (Whether your engine will haul the car back up to speed before the next corner is the bigger question, IMHO)

Some people are harder on brakes than others. I am one of those people. It is nice to know that there is reserve braking potential if you need it. Whether you need to swap calipers & rotors is debatable, but I would recommend trying a different pad material first & take it from there. My $.02

vstech · #19 10-04-2007, 02:38 PM

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I was under the impression do4+ was a NONO on these?

first I have heard of it... I know dot 5 is a Bi#$ to use properly and it's no where close to useful after all the work... 5.1 is best for antiboil. if you can find it.

#20 10-04-2007, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by hitwtom

I heard a rumor the other night that they're talking about putting speed bumps along the Dragon.

Air time.