Stopping a 560SEL - Benzworld.org

Twitch · 02-09-2003, 05:30 PM

Since my accident with my 1981 300SD, I'm obsessed with safety. I just purchased a 1988 560SEL and I want to know what I can do to make this tank stop better? Changing the rotor, calipers and pads?

ibrahim83 · 02-09-2003, 06:10 PM

i got some zimmermann rotors and they help. do some suspension changes to minimize dive, that should help a LOT.

Twitch · 02-09-2003, 06:15 PM

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i got some zimmermann rotors and they help. do some suspension changes to minimize dive, that should help a LOT.

Yea, that's what I was thinking of doing, amke it handle better and brake better, at the same time getting that lowered stance.

I've heard a lot of spings a and combos around in this forum, does anybody know the best way to make the car handle better and at the same time have a lower stance? (Eibach Pro kit?)

ibrahim83 · 02-09-2003, 06:22 PM

well, here's what i'm considering. of course, these were recommended by everyone i asked. (all merecedes owners)

H&R sport spring set, and a pair of Bilstein Comfort shocks. and 13 or 18mm spring pads.

the total parts cost would be about $550.00 excluding labor costs.

Twitch · 02-09-2003, 06:25 PM

Do you know how much lower it will be?

ibrahim83 · 02-09-2003, 06:26 PM

about 1.4 inches all around. go to www.tirerack.com for more info on the springs.

mattman · 02-15-2003, 10:58 AM

I have H&R springs with Bilstein comfort shocks and 1 bump pads in the front and it is low. I might have to go to 2 bump pads as I have a bit of camber that they can't dial out and I am slowly chewing my tires.

Matt.

rbmercedes · 02-15-2003, 10:29 PM

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Since my accident with my 1981 300SD, I'm obsessed with safety. Changing the rotor, calipers and pads?

ATE "Power Discs" for the rotors and "Pagid" pads.