Walloth Door Brakes

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So, I bought these a few years back from Walloths and now fitted . It seems that they have the two stage "stop" but the door if pushed can still open a full 90 degrees and the leading edge of the door ends up only a few mm's off the fender . If there is any momentum behind the door it will hit the fender ...yes, ask me how I know !. Fortunately, my car is not painted at this point but seems pointless to have a door brake that doesn't do the job. I believe the one's I bought are the same still being advertised on the W&N site ...is my experience unique or others had similar issues ?. Is there something I can change /modify ?...or do I kick them to the kerb and fit something else ? . Cheers, Simon
 
I have the MB door stops referenced in several posts a year or so ago. They have two stops, and the furthest one opens the door about 75-80 degrees. No contact with the fender.

Gary
 
Thanks Gary, would you be kind enough to give me a part number/source please...searching " door brake "produces a big list . thanks again. Simon
PS. Your car list includes my favourites "55"&"A8"
 
I welded a small post at the required position on the retaining arm, it prevents the arm going too far
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Simon,

Here's the link, including my post. I'm not sure I'd put the SuperLube on again if I was installing these. It may make the movement almost too easy!!! But, I'm pretty sure it will also increase the longevity!

http://www.e9coupe.com/forum/threads/door-brake.21939/#post-160472

Cheers and good luck,

Gary--

PS: I searched for 'MB door brake' to recover the link.
 
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