Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: Mechnik on August 16, 2020, 16:05:33

Title: Rear brake shoes and pistons for 67 230SL
Post by: Mechnik on August 16, 2020, 16:05:33
does anyone know where I can get rear brake shoes and cylinders for the rear of a 1967 230SL?  my guy want 1100. for a break job?  sound extremely high?

Mechnik  Dallas
Title: Re: Rear brake shoes and pistons for 67 230SL
Post by: badali on August 16, 2020, 16:35:54
The shoes sets are $322 from Authentic classics.  Wheel cylinders are $92 each.  If you can do the work yourself You'll save some money.  Drums are really expensive So just have them turned.

https://www.authenticclassics.com/Rear-Brake-Shoe-set-190SL-230SL-220SE-others-p/auth-008600.htm

https://www.authenticclassics.com/MERCEDES-230SL-Rear-Brake-wheel-Cylinder-p/auth-003232.htm

https://www.authenticclassics.com/Brake-Drum-Remanufactured-190SL-230SL-OTHER-p/auth-002434.htm
Title: Re: Rear brake shoes and pistons for 67 230SL
Post by: Rick Katucki on August 17, 2020, 21:01:41
Wheel Cylinders from Rock Auto are $46.79
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/mercedes-benz,1964,230sl,2.3l+l6,1342819,brake+&+wheel+hub,wheel+cylinder,1952 (https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/mercedes-benz,1964,230sl,2.3l+l6,1342819,brake+&+wheel+hub,wheel+cylinder,1952)
Title: Re: Rear brake shoes and pistons for 67 230SL
Post by: dirkbalter on August 17, 2020, 21:12:44
I had my brake shoes relined from a company on the east coast, $ 185. Let me know if interested and i will find the info.
Title: Re: Rear brake shoes and pistons for 67 230SL
Post by: dirkbalter on August 17, 2020, 21:24:42
Forgot, I bought Ate cylinders from RM European. $65
https://www.rmeuropean.com/Products/0024204918-MFG4-V8736.aspx
Title: Re: Rear brake shoes and pistons for 67 230SL
Post by: merrill on August 18, 2020, 12:31:58

cylinders are readily available

I just had my shoes and drums re lined it wasn't inexpensive  if you need contact info for the shop let me know.

you can save yourself a lot of money doing the job yourself.