W124 Big Brake Upgrade question
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w124 1989 260E
W124 Big Brake Upgrade question
Hi guys. I have a 1989 W124 260E and I'm planning a Front big brake upgrade.
I just bought a pair of front 1994 w124 E320 calipers (4pot) for my upgrade. I did my research and found that yes, it bolts right in, but others say it doesn't bolt right in.
Can anyone give more info about this? What else do I need to install this onto my w124?
And if the rotors are different. which ones should I get?
(I know It's crazy that I bought them right away without research first. I did because someone else might buy it and I really want to upgrade my brakes already both for looks and performance)
Thank you in advance!
I just bought a pair of front 1994 w124 E320 calipers (4pot) for my upgrade. I did my research and found that yes, it bolts right in, but others say it doesn't bolt right in.
Can anyone give more info about this? What else do I need to install this onto my w124?
And if the rotors are different. which ones should I get?
(I know It's crazy that I bought them right away without research first. I did because someone else might buy it and I really want to upgrade my brakes already both for looks and performance)
Thank you in advance!
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2001 W210 E55 and 1995 W124 E320 (RIP), 1992 400E, 1991 300E 2.6
The issue is the difference in clearance in the balljoint to rotor space between the two models lower control arms. The E320 rotor is too close to the balljoint in the 260E. It all bolts in place, though, but is it safe?
You will also need the style of lower control arm from the E320 which provides more space at that critical spot.
You will also need the style of lower control arm from the E320 which provides more space at that critical spot.