W201 front discs

[Shug]

Total newbie, so hi there.

In common with most car forum first posts, this is a question (possibly daft) Pretty simple - replacing the discs all round on my 1990 W201 and noticed I can get vented 2.3 spec items for a tenner more than standard. Will the 2.3 vented front discs fit the standard caliper/hub okay?

I have a policy of upgrading as I replace (thanks to my other car) so to me it makes sense.

See, said it was a simple question

 

[television]

Hello and welcome. The thing that you will have to check is the thickness of the disc, vented are normally wider, other than that no problem

 

[Shug]

I suppose the quick way to check is ask if the 2.3-16 came with different callipers? Don't know if anyone would have that info - although I'm not above grinding down pads if it's only a small clearance issue.

 

[Shug]

Oh, and thanks for the welcome too

 

[television]

Oh, and thanks for the welcome too

A pleasure,, why not pop into any GSF or Euro car parts store and check the thickness

 

[Shug]

Good point - both of those in Glasgow. Thanks for the help.

 

[wireman]

You need a different caliper the vented disk is much thicker and the calliper is wider to accomodate this, you only need the vented brakes if you wish to go fast and slow down repeatedly time and time again, you will get bored with having to stop and refuel.

Spend the extra four tenners on new flexible hoses, and fit new bleed nipples while you are at it.

 

[Shug]

Thanks man... Standards it'll be then - not going to upgrade calipers for no real reason.

The slow down repeatedly comment reminds me that nobody on this forum knows me. I know the Merc should be for cruising, but it still surprises me with the handling prowess sometimes - I'm occasionally guilty of 'making progress'....

Always in a safe manner, appropriate to road and weather conditions, of course.

 

[Xtractorfan]

Thanks man... Standards it'll be then - not going to upgrade calipers for no real reason.

The slow down repeatedly comment reminds me that nobody on this forum knows me. I know the Merc should be for cruising, but it still surprises me with the handling prowess sometimes - I'm occasionally guilty of 'making progress'....

Always in a safe manner, appropriate to road and weather conditions, of course.

Yea my thots exactly when I read ur forum handle

 

[Shug]

Have we met?

 

[Xtractorfan]

No......................but if you look like Angelina jolie and have similar assets then it can be arranged..

 

[Shug]

Sadly, no

 

[television]

They are all difficult and agro

 

[Xtractorfan]

She could make my day..

 

[television]

She could make my day..

Until the bills start coming in

 

[Xtractorfan]

She could make my day ...expensive ...then

 

[television]

She could make my day ...expensive ...then

But you cant take it with you, and it does not keep for use tomorrow