Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Peder on July 09, 2016, 14:27:29

Title: New brake booster
Post by: Peder on July 09, 2016, 14:27:29

I am wandering if there is someone who can answere this:
I have just bought a new brake booster, a reproduction, from mbclassics.de.
In the picture it is all metallish, no paint, and very shiny blank. Is that a problem. Do I have to paint it with som anti-corrosion, or are they usually black for the look of it. And what kind of metall is used?

Per-Erik

Title: Re: New brake booster
Post by: Pinder on July 09, 2016, 17:17:24

the ones i have on a 280SL 69 and 280SL 70 are both black semi gloss finish.

Title: Re: New brake booster
Post by: Jordan on July 10, 2016, 09:48:53

Quote from: Pinder on July 09, 2016, 17:17:24

the ones i have on a 280SL 69 and 280SL 70 are both black semi gloss finish.

Also on a 230SL.  I believe they are semi gloss black on all cars.  I've never seen any other colour.

Title: Re: New brake booster
Post by: Peder on July 10, 2016, 11:02:21

No, I think all originals (ATE) are black. But mine is not woring, so I had to get a new one. And I have bought an aftermarket which lokks like bare metal. Now Alexander at mbclassics.de assures me that they are galvanized. So then I'happy with that.
Per-Erik

Title: Re: New brake booster
Post by: Tyler S on July 10, 2016, 14:33:19

If it is indeed galvanized, and you would like to paint it, make sure to pickle it with vinegar first. Just wipe it down. Then use a self etching primer before the black top coat.

Title: Re: New brake booster
Post by: Pinder on July 10, 2016, 15:59:52

I got a replacement one (not ATE) from rockauto. it was also in black. semi gloss finish.

Title: Re: New brake booster
Post by: Peter h on July 10, 2016, 17:40:26

New ate boster and breaks
Peter