[W126 Coupe] Brake Rotors for the W126

[Day . Ralph]

I have had exceptional service from EEC Mercedes parts at 1-800-259-1125.  The rotors for the front are different than for the back.  The fronts are fin cooled and cost more.  The job itself is not all that difficult.  You need to swing the calipers out of the way to change the rotors.  You might want to check to make sure the rotors really need to be replaced.  The rotors are relatively soft and I found that I needed to change them every other time I changed the brake pads.  Some would argue that they should be changed every time, but that really depends on the driving conditions and the conditions of the rotors.  If you only need to change the pads, Mercedes makes this job a very easy replacement.

Ralph D. Day
Senior Program Manager/ASQ LSS Certified Black Belt
MDA Master Black Belt
Dynamics Research Corporation
(301) 275-9030 (cell)

From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Ernie Stephens
Sent: Friday, January 22, 2010 12:57 PM
To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
Subject: [W126 Coupe] Brake Rotors for the W126

I was told that I need a brake job and I suspect that they are right; I'd like to think that I can do the brake job myself but thought I'd check with some of you more experienced than me for advice.  I went to performanceproducts.com  and found front rotors priced at $40, $60 and $90 and they all look the same to me; how does one choose which to buy? Any advice about doing one's own brake job appreciated.

Also, regarding diesels:
The 6.0L turbo diesel  in my 2003 Ford Excursion moves that big SUV chassis with more gusto than my normally aspirated 560 gas engine moves de Cpe.  If I ever have to spend the big bucks on engine repair I am wondering if it would be wise to replace the engine in the Cpe with a turbo diesel (any thoughts?).
Ernie
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