All, I was finally able to mount the Bendix caliper to replace the ATE on the 240D. The rotor had expanded in diameter due to rust and heat deformation and was impinging on the caliper. So I ground off the rust on the circumference of the rotor which relieved most of the interference except for a couple spots. The Bendix caliper was a rebuild and the two castings were poorly matched, the outer casting was offset high. So I applied a little Dremel therapy to the high spots. Now it fits, and on to the other caliper. Bendix rebuilds are a common as coffee cups and very inexpensive, under $50 everywhere. ATE calipers have disappeared, $375 ea. on ebay for full rebuilds, seal kits alone are $25 ea. So the answer is Bendix. BTW, as I was fumbling for a plan, Management asked "Can't you just take the part off that other car?" (she was kind enough not to say "that old diesel that's been sitting in the driveway that doesn't run") In hindsight, the correct answer should have been "Yes dear". It was another 240D with Bendix calipers.
Bruce _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
