1982 W123 .

I need to get some and wonder if there's any that are better ? .

The car stops fine no matter how hard I push it but I figured you alls might know something I don't .

I tried Mercedes Factory front brake pads (! $72! GASP) and they were no better, more dust etc.

? Should I just go to my FLAPS ? .

TIA ,

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better

Hi Nate,

I've included a link to brake pads in our catalog for your 82' 240D creampuff , where you'll find various options all under that $72 mark. Our Mercedes Benz parts specialist would be happy to assist you and answer any questions that you may have. Give them a call directly at 888-280-7799. Let us know if there is anything else that we can help you with.


-Dmitry

I like PBR Deluxe brake pads as a standard option. For better performance I like Akebono Euro Ceramics. But I do have to say I've been impress with OP Part's ceramics, as shown in Dmitry's link. I use them on my VW Passat TDI. They are very close as good as the Akebono Euro Ceramics with long life and low brake dust with a lower price. I would recommend them on a VW B5.5, but I have no first hand experience on a w123. Maybe someday I might try them.


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1983 123.133 California
- GreaseCar Veg System

I've used the Autozone brand Duralast (repackaged) and have had no issues, plus they offer a lifetime warranty.

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1990 190E 3.0L

I like PBR Deluxe as well but does anyone sell them anymore? I think any ceramic is better than any semi-metallic.

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1998 C230 330,000 miles (currently dead of second failed EIS, yours will fail too, turning you into the dealer's personal human cash machine)
1988 F150 144,000 miles (leaks all the colors of the rainbow)
Previous stars: 1981 Brava 210,000 miles, 1978 128 150,000 miles, 1977 B200 Van 175,000 miles, 1972 Vega (great, if rusty, car), 1972 Celica, 1986.5 Supra

THANX ! .

I decided to try the Ceramics this tme and have set them up for willcall as soon as available .

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better

you won't be sorry.I never have to wash my wheels hardly now.

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1999 w140, quit voting to old, and to old to fight, a god damned veteran

That's my hope but I'll believe it when I see it....

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better

If you are only changing the rears, you won't notice much. The fronts provide most of the braking power.

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Graham
85 300D,72 350SL, 98 E320, Outback 2.5

I agree with Graham. I've used Akebono's on two cars now. No dust and I think less brake fade on my 2.5 ton Cl600. And when it comes to brakes, cost is no consideration for me but safety is.
Anziani
'97 CL600 62K

Recommend using Textar brake pads ... front and rear. Genuine MB brake pads and Textar brake pads are softer than some because they are designed to stop the vehicle if the power assist is lost for some reason. It's not that the design engineers like dirty wheels.

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Fred Hoelzle

I understand the easiest "best" upgrade for the W123 is to go for W126 vented front discs and calipers (wider than standard W123).

Other than that a wacky racers style boat anchor might help in a panic...

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1992 W201 190E 1.8 171,000 km - Daily driver
1981 W123 300D ~ 100,000 miles / 160,000 km - project car stripped to the bone
1965 Land Rover Series 2a Station Wagon CIS recovery therapy!
1961 Volvo PV544 Bare metal rat rod-ish thing

I'm here to chat about cars and to help others - I'm not here "to always be right" like an internet warrior



Don't leave that there - I'll take it to bits!

Thanx Graham ;

I understand that ~ I was just hoping for less dust and maybe longer life .

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-Nate
1982 240D 408,XXX miles
Ignorance is the mother of suspicion and fear is the father

I did then what I knew how to do ~ now that I know better I do better