Door Brakes (Checks/Stops)

[HB Chris]

This thread had an extensive discussion on door brakes:

http://www.e9coupe.com/forum/showthread.php?t=11538&highlight=door+brakes

I have finally installed a new MB door brake in the coupe and it fits perfectly. They are available from $20-$35 on eBay. My passenger door had the later BMW replacement and is longer (90mm), too long according to some opinions, vs. the MB (85mm). I hate removing the armrest because it is always a pain to align the screws when reinstalling but I bit the bullet.

You need to reuse the bushing inside your current brake and I elected to use a 4mm bolt instead of the pin, which is available new, because they are hard to get in place and even harder to remove. See photos below.

 

[Stevehose]

What is the MB part number or eBay auction? I need a drivers side thanks.

 

[Ed G]

Looks like these might do the trick-

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Do...Parts_Accessories&hash=item1e76aef6b6&vxp=mtr

Maybe not- different part#. I'll let you know. I just pulled the trigger on these- cheap enough.

 

[HB Chris]

I bought MB Part #126 720 05 16, here is one for $10!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Do...Parts_Accessories&hash=item20ceb98f99&vxp=mtr

I think 129 720 01 16 is very similar and perhaps the same, I think I have one of each.

 

[gdub0717]

Per Chris

After reading post from Chris
I installed these and they worked perfect.
Just follow his instructions.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-R1...Parts_Accessories&hash=item231bc1560e&vxp=mtr

 

[Nicad]

Great info. I was going to PM you to ask about this. What is the feel like ? I'll go the same route.

 

[gdub0717]

two positions

the door has two difinitive locking locations. one with enough room to easily get in and out of the car, another that opens the door all the way without compromising the door or hinges.

coming from doors that just swing as far has they want it is much better and makes the open close process feel more solid and aligned.
i do not know how it was with the standard e9 door locking mechanism.

 

[Dave G]

I bought MB Part #126 720 05 16, here is one for $10!

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Mercedes-Do...Parts_Accessories&hash=item20ceb98f99&vxp=mtr

I think 129 720 01 16 is very similar and perhaps the same, I think I have one of each.

Chris & all - The MB 126 720 05 16 Door Stops by Febi are currently listed on FCPEuro for $14.99 ea, lifetime warranty. Thanks for the thread and PN's! - Dave

Mercedes Door Stop - Febi 1267200516

Mercedes Door Stop - Febi 1267200516

www.fcpeuro.com

 

[jefflit]

If I ever get to judge @hbchris's car (highly unlikely), I'm deducting points for a bolt instead of a pin. Shame, shame, shame.

 

[HB Chris]

If I ever get to judge @hbchris's car (highly unlikely), I'm deducting points for a bolt instead of a pin. Shame, shame, shame.

You caught me, I’m duly embarrased

 

[Mike Goble]

My passenger side door brake is broken as well. I went to P-n-P and grabbed a few MBZ door brakes. In the picture, the broken E3 brake is on top, followed by a W124 brake, a W201 brake, and E28 brake, and a W201 brake with a nice cover.
The difference between the W124 and W201 is the rear mounting hole. It's canted a little on the W124 brake.
The MBZ pins are 6.25mm and come with a clip on the end. My bent E3 pin is 5mm with no clip.
Looks like I'm going to bore the E3 mounting hole out to 6.25mm - roughly 1/4"

 

[Wobdog]

For some reason, Chris, your links do not work for me. Is this the same thing on Amazon?

https://www.amazon.com/URO-Parts-123-720-0516/dp/B006A52GLA

Timing of this post is perfect I was just getting ready to order this as a Fathers Day present, for myself

 

[Mike Goble]

And

Bob's your uncle...

 

[HB Chris]

For some reason, Chris, your links do not work for me. Is this the same thing on Amazon?

https://www.amazon.com/URO-Parts-123-720-0516/dp/B006A52GLA

Timing of this post is perfect I was just getting ready to order this as a Fathers Day present, for myself

Same part number

 

[thedazeofrain]

What a great thread. My drivers door needs this asap.

 

[Mike Goble]

The MBZ door brake worked so well that I changed out my driver's side as well. It's a 2-position door brake so you can have your door halfway open or all the way open.

 

[bluecoupe30!]

The MB brake works great. But it is all about the pin or bolt that you use/reuse to secure the arm to the door. Nice to have something new and not worn out, to eliminate any slop in the operation of the mechanism.

 

[Mike Goble]

I used the pins from the brakes I removed at the junkyard. I drilled out the pin flanges to 1/4" and they fit very well.

 

[Arde]

The MBZ door brake worked so well that I changed out my driver's side as well. It's a 2-position door brake so you can have your door halfway open or all the way open.

The MBZ door brake worked so well that I changed my entire car to a Mercedes...

 

[wkohler]

I’m assuming there’s no readily available replacement for the bushing in the door brake for the pin? Have an E12 here that appears to have gotten a fresh MB door brake. So little meat on the brackets on the car I’m afraid to drill those holes out.