[W126 Coupe] BRAKES

[Mike R.]

I agree with Bruce - better pads and most important, much better (& fresh) brake fluid. When I faded the brakes out on Laguna Seca with the SEC, it was old brake fluid. I had semi-metallic pads that worked great, until the brake fluid turned into a gas at the end of the front straight!! Didn't know I could pump the pedal that fast. :-)

Later,
Mike Ramay

  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Edward Chin 
  To: 'Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists' 
  Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 2:03 PM
  Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] BRAKES


  That's odd; I've noticed considerable brake fade in my car on legal roads at non-legal speeds, especially in the mountains.  I could sure use better brake components.



  I do like to step on the gas hard and the brakes hard though.after all, a 4300 lb car doesn't turn well at high-speed.



  Regards,



  Eddie




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  From: mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com [mailto:mbcoupes-bounces at mbcoupes.com] On Behalf Of Jonathan Hodgman
  Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 1:08 PM
  To: Mercedes Coupes Mailing Lists
  Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] BRAKES



  I haven't found a use for bigger brakes and I track my car...;-)

  Jonathan



  On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 4:03 PM, Andrew Sporner <asporner at googlemail.com> wrote:

  I know this is going to sound like a dumb question so please forgive this in
  advance.

  I have a completely stock '82 500 sec.  I drive this car at speeds of
  200-240 Kph
  on the autobahn for up to an hour in stop start traffic (idiots
  decided that they want
  to pass only when they see you coming!) and I have had terrific brake
  service from
  my car.

  What is the advantage -- especially in the USA where the speed limit
  is enforced?

  Sincerely



  Andy Sporner




  On Mon, Jun 23, 2008 at 9:35 PM, Bruce Mendel <brucem105 at comcast.net> wrote:
  > sold, i'll take them!
  >
  > ----- Original Message -----
  > From: samsisic at comcast.net
  > To: mbcoupes at mbcoupes.com
  > Sent: Monday, June 23, 2008 3:31 PM
  > Subject: Re: [W126 Coupe] BRAKES
  > Hi All!
  > I just completed replacing my front and rear brakes with larger ones.
  > If anyone is interested in excellent working order stock items... i.e. front
  > & rear calipers, pads & rotors including new front sensors let me know.
  > The pads & rotors are at about 90% front and rear.
  > I will clean everything, package and ship them to you for $200 plus the cost
  > of shipping in the US.
  > The stock items are valued at $600 remanufactured and $1,200 new.
  > My appologies for posting this here, but I thought it may be useful to
  > someone.
  > Feel free to contact me off-line @ samsisic at comcast.net or 708-362-0337.
  > Cheers,
  > Sam
  > Chicago
  > 88' 560 SEC US
  >
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