[W126 Coupe] Brake Rotors for the W126

[Ernie Stephens]

I'm sure that you are right, MB would have probably at the very least offered the option had the performance of the diesel been there.
Ernie
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  From: Day . Ralph<mailto:RDay at drc.com> 
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  Diesel engine technology has come a long way since the 1980s.  You also should understand that the transmission in your Ford Excursion was designed for the high torque diesel (I have a 2006 GMC Duramax with the Allison transmission that can blow lots of older cars off the highway).   I believe that Mercedes would have used the turbo diesel in the car if it has the performance of the 560 engine, which it does not.

   

  Ralph D. Day

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  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
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  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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