[W126 Coupe] brake upgrades

[Shayegan, Richard]

Something I don't get is everybody say how good the brakes in these cars
are. Did they change them in 86 or something? Cause the pre-86 ones do
60-0 in 160 feet. Not exactly blistering by todays standards. Though I
do believe an old car and driver review of the 560SEL said it "stops
like the dickens."

Richard

 

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Sent: Tuesday, February 08, 2005 5:35 PM
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Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] brake upgrades

 

Chuck,

 

I have put on the 560Sel-88 and the 420Sel-87 the ATE power disc on the
front and left the backs stock.  I have been more than pleased with the
longevity and performance with these and using the ATE brand pads.  I
seem to get better braking and for sure more life out of the rotor and
pads. I have not experienced any brake fade, warp or pulling.  Nice even
wear.  I have put over 40K on these with zero complaints. And would
recommend them highly vs the stock benz rotors.     

 

 

Jason       

 

 

 

----- Original Message ----- 

	From: chuck storey <mailto:hstorey at cfl.rr.com>  

	To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com 

	Sent: Monday, February 07, 2005 2:00 PM

	Subject: [Norton AntiSpam] [W126 Coupe] brake upgrades

	 

	I have an 1989 560SEC, and a 1986 420SEL. I am tring to upgrade
the brakes on my SEC but I can find no parts for the 126, only for the
140 or later can anyone help me out . 

	 

	Moses and Sidetrack

	
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