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EmJay
Holset

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09-25-2013, 02:53 PM #1
What are the caliper brackets made of on the W124? Are they cast iron, or cast steel? Are they weldable or tricky like cast iron? If I were to weld onto them, would I need to throw them in an oven and let them cool down slowly over time?

Working on caliper adapters for Redemption and wondering if welding was an option or if I should just stick with my gut idea and make it a bolt-on process.
EmJay
09-25-2013, 02:53 PM #1

What are the caliper brackets made of on the W124? Are they cast iron, or cast steel? Are they weldable or tricky like cast iron? If I were to weld onto them, would I need to throw them in an oven and let them cool down slowly over time?

Working on caliper adapters for Redemption and wondering if welding was an option or if I should just stick with my gut idea and make it a bolt-on process.

raysorenson
Superturbo

1,162
09-25-2013, 03:42 PM #2
I identify forged vs cast by the parting line on the casting, if there is one. Cast has a small, tight parting line, forged is wide and ground flush. I think there's an oxy acetylene torch trick too. Something like cast makes a spark shower with a torch.

Forged requires pre heat and slow cool down.

Anything that I've needed to identify on a Merc front end ended up being forged.
raysorenson
09-25-2013, 03:42 PM #2

I identify forged vs cast by the parting line on the casting, if there is one. Cast has a small, tight parting line, forged is wide and ground flush. I think there's an oxy acetylene torch trick too. Something like cast makes a spark shower with a torch.

Forged requires pre heat and slow cool down.

Anything that I've needed to identify on a Merc front end ended up being forged.

EmJay
Holset

299
09-25-2013, 05:25 PM #3
So I should pursue the bolt option. All I needed to know Smile
EmJay
09-25-2013, 05:25 PM #3

So I should pursue the bolt option. All I needed to know Smile

Simpler=Better
PORTED HEAD

2,127
09-25-2013, 06:26 PM #4
When in doubt, preheat and cool slowly-any weld will be improved by heating even basic brackets.

Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?
Simpler=Better
09-25-2013, 06:26 PM #4

When in doubt, preheat and cool slowly-any weld will be improved by heating even basic brackets.


Newbie-read this: Cheap Tricks
617.952-220k-Getting built up
larsalan I guess I need to look at this stupid ass drip shit. What you have to like mess with those elements on the pump? What a fucking hassle. then use some wire to hold the throttle open or some shit?

Hario'
C300TD Wagon (W202)

894
10-26-2013, 12:55 PM #5
Intuition tells me to avoid welding calipers.

A friend did a caliper conversion and he fabricated caliper-hub adapter brackets from 10mm mild steel plate, IIRC he fitted OEM fitment Brembo calipers from an Evo to something European..




Installed:

OM606/722.6, big IC, W220 brakes.
Planned:
DIY manifold, compound, 722.6 controller, built IP.
[i]Less rust.. 
[/i]
Hario'
10-26-2013, 12:55 PM #5

Intuition tells me to avoid welding calipers.

A friend did a caliper conversion and he fabricated caliper-hub adapter brackets from 10mm mild steel plate, IIRC he fitted OEM fitment Brembo calipers from an Evo to something European..





Installed:

OM606/722.6, big IC, W220 brakes.
Planned:
DIY manifold, compound, 722.6 controller, built IP.
[i]Less rust.. 
[/i]

EmJay
Holset

299
11-03-2013, 08:23 PM #6
I decided that I'm not going to weld anything to the calipers and brackets a while ago, I never did update this thread. At the moment I'm trying to figure out the best way to get the MB rotors and hubs onto my setup. Still planning a lot, and I won't act until I have a clear plan. Smile
EmJay
11-03-2013, 08:23 PM #6

I decided that I'm not going to weld anything to the calipers and brackets a while ago, I never did update this thread. At the moment I'm trying to figure out the best way to get the MB rotors and hubs onto my setup. Still planning a lot, and I won't act until I have a clear plan. Smile

Hario'
C300TD Wagon (W202)

894
11-18-2013, 03:35 PM #7
The Swedish guy who made this thread has some pics of caliper adapters he made for ML calipers onto his 190 for some inspiration.

http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?...S:official




Installed:

OM606/722.6, big IC, W220 brakes.
Planned:
DIY manifold, compound, 722.6 controller, built IP.
[i]Less rust.. 
[/i]
Hario'
11-18-2013, 03:35 PM #7

The Swedish guy who made this thread has some pics of caliper adapters he made for ML calipers onto his 190 for some inspiration.

http://translate.google.co.uk/translate?...S:official





Installed:

OM606/722.6, big IC, W220 brakes.
Planned:
DIY manifold, compound, 722.6 controller, built IP.
[i]Less rust.. 
[/i]

EmJay
Holset

299
11-21-2013, 09:41 PM #8
with a time and a budget crunch I'm going with the stock Mazda setup in the front. I can upgrade later if I need, but with the disc brakes in the rear versus drum brakes I might just be fine.

Awesome build in that thread by the way.
EmJay
11-21-2013, 09:41 PM #8

with a time and a budget crunch I'm going with the stock Mazda setup in the front. I can upgrade later if I need, but with the disc brakes in the rear versus drum brakes I might just be fine.

Awesome build in that thread by the way.

 
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