SL/R129: Brake upgrade for 2002 SL 500 Silver Arrow
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'18 AMG SL63, '02 SL 500 Silver Arrow, '17 Range Rover
Brake upgrade for 2002 SL 500 Silver Arrow
Any advice or direction to upgrading brakes on 2002 Silver Arrow? Have seen lots of threads on later model SL's, but none on this particular model. Thanks to all in advance.
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From: Lutz, FL
1997 MB SL600
You already have the factory OEM upgraded brakes. All R129s built from MY 99 on up have the upgraded brakes.
Pull one of the front calipers off and look on the inboard part of the casting for the Brembo lettering.
You could change out to more aggressive brake pads like Akebono (if the car doesn't already have them).
I consider the upgraded brakes necessary for all the V12 cars built earlier than the 1999 cut-over.
Pull one of the front calipers off and look on the inboard part of the casting for the Brembo lettering.
You could change out to more aggressive brake pads like Akebono (if the car doesn't already have them).
I consider the upgraded brakes necessary for all the V12 cars built earlier than the 1999 cut-over.
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1999 SL 500 & 2011 E 550 4Matic
You already have the factory OEM upgraded brakes. All R129s built from MY 99 on up have the upgraded brakes.
Pull one of the front calipers off and look on the inboard part of the casting for the Brembo lettering.
You could change out to more aggressive brake pads like Akebono (if the car doesn't already have them).
I consider the upgraded brakes necessary for all the V12 cars built earlier than the 1999 cut-over.
Pull one of the front calipers off and look on the inboard part of the casting for the Brembo lettering.
You could change out to more aggressive brake pads like Akebono (if the car doesn't already have them).
I consider the upgraded brakes necessary for all the V12 cars built earlier than the 1999 cut-over.
i also did not know 1999 was the first year for that.
Lucky me & I know for sure why my 1999 stops very well when jamming on those brakes.
Have had to do that quite a few times in the past 18 years of ownership.
Has never disappointed ...
Thanks for confirming the fact.
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'18 AMG SL63, '02 SL 500 Silver Arrow, '17 Range Rover
Thanks all. I have to replace my disks and pads, was just wondering if there was a bolt on kit that was a bit more aggressive. Maybe as Mahunt suggests, use Akebono pads.
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1992 500sl Japan version
I´m doing the brake upgrade right now, you can see my video here.
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'18 AMG SL63, '02 SL 500 Silver Arrow, '17 Range Rover
Thanks all. I have received my new Zimmerman front rotors which are drilled, and found a set of new OE Mercedes rear rotors. Should have the Akebono pads by this week-end. Will let you know how i works out.
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From: Esbjerg, Denmark
1992 500sl Japan version
How much did you pay for the rear Oem. rotors.
