Pagoda SL Group

W113 Pagoda SL Group => General Discussion => Topic started by: ZwoachtzigSL on December 22, 2005, 00:51:50

Title: Braking Dust
Post by: ZwoachtzigSL on December 22, 2005, 00:51:50

Hello FRiends.


Some times ago I have seen on US-Internet an installation cap against braking dust on the tires. Where, I have forgotten.

This cap is put together under the rims.

Can you give me a Link where I can have a look at this cap and order?



Detlef, Bad Homburg (Germany)

Stern-Garage

Title: Re: Braking Dust
Post by: rwmastel on December 22, 2005, 06:56:24

Something like this?

http://www.brakedustcover.com/

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/Product/tf-Browse/s-10101/Pr-p_Product.CATENTRY_ID:2003976/showCustom-0/p-2003976/N-111+10208+600008251/c-10108/TID-0820

http://www.racepages.com/parts/brake_dust_shields/mercedes.html



Rodd
Powell, Ohio, USA
1966 230SL, Euro, Auto, Leather, both  tops
1994 E420

Title: Re: Braking Dust
Post by: waltklatt on December 22, 2005, 12:58:10

Hello Detlef,
I think you are referring to the "Kleen-Wheels" these are thin aluminum shields with small directional vents punched into them and painted heat resistant black paint.  These are beneficial for the aluminum 'bundt-cake' wheels.
But be warned these also can cause brakes to overheat if used in heavy braking and thus warping the rotors.
Walter Klatt
1967 220SL-diesel
1963 230SL-gas

Title: Re: Braking Dust
Post by: RBurg on December 22, 2005, 17:04:26

MB does not recommend the use of a brake shield - they build up too much heat. I have a set of 16" on the E430 - remove the shields and notice improve braking.

Ron
71 280SL Tobacco "O GIGI"
97 E420 Silver Mist