Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => Drive train, fuel, suspension, steering & brakes => Topic started by: fguelfi on February 04, 2022, 06:02:56

Title: Buying new Calipers 280SL
Post by: fguelfi on February 04, 2022, 06:02:56

Hi, new here but have been lurking for a bit. Thanks to all first. Just bought my first pagoda and I am remaking the mechanical stuff. Newbie to MB.

Any recommendations on where to buy all 4 calipers (front+rear) for a 1968 280SL? any brand recommendation or anything is welcome.

thanks!

Title: Re: Buying new Calipers 280SL
Post by: WRe on February 04, 2022, 06:53:37

Hi,
this basic car price search engine is very helpful to get an overview of brands and prices. The qualities and prices vary greatly. Premium brands are ATE, Brembo and Textar: https://www.daparto.de/Bremssattel/Mercedes-Benz-SL-Pagode-W113/3-9310a012-1527
Much cheaper are kits to restore the callipers which is no rocket science but has to done very carefully.
...WRe

Title: Re: Buying new Calipers 280SL
Post by: Benz Dr. on February 04, 2022, 08:40:37

I sometimes take them to NAPA and they get them rebuilt for me. Usually come back with new pins and cross springs in the box.

Title: Re: Buying new Calipers 280SL
Post by: Alex D on February 04, 2022, 16:30:18

I just had rear calipers rebuilt by White Post in Virginia. Very happy, bead blast, paint, re sleeve, new piston,, around $220 each. 

Title: Re: Buying new Calipers 280SL
Post by: dirkbalter on February 04, 2022, 18:53:22

Take a look here:
https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/mercedes-benz,1968,280sl,2.8l+l6,1434937,brake+&+wheel+hub,caliper,1704

Title: Re: Buying new Calipers 280SL
Post by: fguelfi on February 04, 2022, 19:44:23

excellent references, thanks! Trying to go with new ones since the mechanic doing the refurbishment is not a fan of rebuilding.

Title: Re: Buying new Calipers 280SL
Post by: thelews on February 04, 2022, 21:58:15

I had good success with Rockauto when I needed a set.  Rebuilt with core return.
Replaced just one that I had a problem with (front) but the car pulled.  Replaced the other side with another one from Rock and she stops straight as an arrow.  They should be replaced as sets, but I tried my luck.

Title: Re: Buying new Calipers 280SL
Post by: Shvegel on February 05, 2022, 10:01:50

Ate is the original supplier.  They are still available.

https://www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts/WC/16110-01019494.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ff&utm_content=YN&utm_campaign=PartsGeek+Google+Base&utm_term=1968-1971+Mercedes+280SL+Brake+Caliper+ATE+W0133-1599471+Front+Left+68-71+Mercedes+Brake+Caliper+1970+1969&fp=pp&gbm=a&gclid=Cj0KCQiA3fiPBhCCARIsAFQ8QzUWN9kg6PAvydR1jS-jmcVg_9XbCFY8HNcch5L_vREEp1xru5lYw0MaAjWyEALw_wcB

Title: Re: Buying new Calipers 280SL
Post by: roymil on April 06, 2022, 23:05:23

I know you were looking for new ATE calipers and I thought I was going that route too but ended up getting mine completely restored by PMB performance.   I think they may be better than new.   They cost as much but was nice to keep the original calipers with the car.   https://www.pmbperformance.com/brake-calipers.html

Title: Re: Buying new Calipers 280SL
Post by: fguelfi on April 09, 2022, 17:51:00

Thanks ROymil, ended up buying new from budsbenz. Havent driven my car yet! picking it up in LA this coming week and will be going to Palm Springs, then import and send it home to Mexico City