W126 front brake pads - Brand matter?

[LandYaghtLover]

Quick question. Pretty sure I have ATE calipers and pads are bad. Wondering if I must use ATE pads or can I also use Bendix pads? Pelican only has OEM front pads for Bendix.

[unkl300d]

Off the top of my head, I don't recall having to consider caliper type when buying pads for my former W126.

Give them a phone call Monday and ask them, but make sure what type of caliper your car has first !

[gatorblue92]

Not sure if the same holds true for a W126 but on a W123 you can tell which you need by the springs. In the attached picture Bendix is on the left and ATE is on the right.

[Frank Reiner]

LYL:

ATE and Bendix use the same pad.

As a personal recommendation, Raybestos RPD145A has been very satisfactory in the matters of dust, wear, and noise.

The equivalent rear pad is RPD96A

[unkl300d]

So that's another perspective ! Both my 300D and former W126 use ATE calipers. Thanks for the pics.

Originally Posted by gatorblue92

Not sure if the same holds true for a W126 but on a W123 you can tell which you need by the springs. In the attached picture Bendix is on the left and ATE is on the right.

[LandYaghtLover]

Well mine are clearly ATE then. I am really sure they are because I have ATE part numbers for replacements I was looking at last fall also.

But either way, if either brake pad works I am going to order them. I plan to get unloaded rebuilds. God knows what pads come in rebuilds...

[gatorblue92]

Originally Posted by LandYaghtLover

Well mine are clearly ATE then. I am really sure they are because I have ATE part numbers for replacements I was looking at last fall also.

But either way, if either brake pad works I am going to order them. I plan to get unloaded rebuilds. God knows what pads come in rebuilds...

Most likely URO pads

[LandYaghtLover]

Originally Posted by gatorblue92

Most likely URO pads

Probably....