MrGreedy
MB Enthusiast
Hello all,
Usually, when I search in 7zap using a VIN, when I click through to whatever relevant diagram, it usually lists only the part numbers that are specific to my vehicle e.g. it lists only 2 thermostats, separated by engine serial number.
Whereas if I generically search through by model e.g. Mercedes>E350 CDI>212.023 it will list multiple part numbers that were available for a number of different specced cars under that model.
HOWEVER, when I search using a VIN and look at brakes, it still lists all of the calipers, discs, pads etc for all models, and doesn't narrow it down to my specific model.
Example VIN (not my VIN) is WDD2120262A902028
This is a 2014 E350 BlueTEC AMG Sport.
It comes with Brembo brake calipers on the front with part number A2044215398 (L) or A2044215498 (R).
These calipers are listed, but so are all the other caliper types.
When trying to find the disc and pads to fit these calipers, there comes the problem, because it also lists all of the other component types, regardless of what caliper is fitted.
If for example, someone was looking to swap out their non-Brembo calipers and instead install the Brembo calipers (both factory fit on to the same hubs), how would they go about identifying the matching components?
They might want to do this because for the Brembo caliper setup, it is possible to buy ceramic/low dust/Akebono brake pads, whereas for the non-Brembo calipers, they might be limited to Merc only ultra dust pads.
They might also find that the Brembo calipers are cheaper than the generic sliding calipers, although the Brembo calipers come fully refurbished from Elstock these days (which is no bad thing for refurbed calipers).
Usually, when I search in 7zap using a VIN, when I click through to whatever relevant diagram, it usually lists only the part numbers that are specific to my vehicle e.g. it lists only 2 thermostats, separated by engine serial number.
Whereas if I generically search through by model e.g. Mercedes>E350 CDI>212.023 it will list multiple part numbers that were available for a number of different specced cars under that model.
HOWEVER, when I search using a VIN and look at brakes, it still lists all of the calipers, discs, pads etc for all models, and doesn't narrow it down to my specific model.
Example VIN (not my VIN) is WDD2120262A902028
This is a 2014 E350 BlueTEC AMG Sport.
It comes with Brembo brake calipers on the front with part number A2044215398 (L) or A2044215498 (R).
These calipers are listed, but so are all the other caliper types.
When trying to find the disc and pads to fit these calipers, there comes the problem, because it also lists all of the other component types, regardless of what caliper is fitted.
If for example, someone was looking to swap out their non-Brembo calipers and instead install the Brembo calipers (both factory fit on to the same hubs), how would they go about identifying the matching components?
They might want to do this because for the Brembo caliper setup, it is possible to buy ceramic/low dust/Akebono brake pads, whereas for the non-Brembo calipers, they might be limited to Merc only ultra dust pads.
They might also find that the Brembo calipers are cheaper than the generic sliding calipers, although the Brembo calipers come fully refurbished from Elstock these days (which is no bad thing for refurbed calipers).
