1979 Mercedes-Benz 450SEL Brake Parts

Brakes are designed as a system and all the parts need to work together for best performance. The kits provide advance protection for your brake by assuring brakes perform at an optimum level.

Product Features:

• This part matches Original Equipment (OE) quality specifications
• Exact fitment and original replacement
• Helps deliver a quieter, more efficient braking system
• Low-friction PTFE coating to reduce drag
• Manufactured with quality materials to suppress high stress levels

Akebono EURO® Ultra-Premium ceramic brake pads provide exactly the ideal vehicle control and performance response intended by the manufacturers of European makes. Maintain the enhanced pedal feel of European braking performance with brake pads and friction formulas engineered specifically for your vehicle and manufactured in the USA. Brake Pads That Ensure Optimal Responsiveness and Cleaner Wheels European car owners across North America now have a brake pad solution that will keep their wheels virtually free from dust and provide the European stopping power they expect. The use of our exclusive, highly advanced ceramic brake pad technology means that Akebono’s EURO Ultra-Premium brake pads provide excellent stopping power while extending rotor life and virtually eliminating brake dust, so the wheels on your European vehicle will remain their cleanest. In addition, Akebono EURO Ultra-Premium ceramic brake pads control noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) and help ensure longer rotor life. They are the ultimate upgrade for semi-metallic and low-metallic brake pads. Akebono: The Industry Standard for European Manufacturers For over two decades, Akebono Ceramic Technology® (ACT) has been standard on many of North America’s passenger cars, light trucks, and SUVs and has set the benchmark for ceramic pads used in OE vehicle production. Now European manufacturers request Akebono brake products, and we can deliver that level of reliability to your replacement brake pads. Akebono manufactures replacement disc pads that contain the same materials, engineering, quality standards, and advanced technologies used to create our original ceramic brake pads. The use of Akebono ceramic brake pads ensures customer satisfaction and eliminates unnecessary return visits to the shop.

Product Features:

• Ultimate upgrade for OE semi-metallic, organic and low-metallic brake pads
• Ultra-Quiet – controls noise, vibration and harshness level
• European braking performance with enhanced pedal feel
• Extremely rotor friendly for longer rotor life
• Friction formulas specially designed for European vehicles

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ATE Continental Teves, Inc. of Germany is one of the largest Original Equipment brake system manufacturers in the world, supplying brake components that are installed as Original Equipment by many premier vehicle automakers. Some models require fluid level sensor modification when installed on early model vehicles still using prior versions of master cylinders.

This is a brake hardware kit consisting of (4) 000 991 03 60 brake pins and (2) 000 421 02 91 anti-rattle spring. The ATE Brake Pad Pin is an ideal high quality Original Equipment replacement that is manufactured to meet or exceed OE specifications for fit, form, and function.

Product Features:

• Premium Original Equipment replacement
• Provides performance and dependability
• Manufactured to meet OE specifications

Since 2008 Zimmermann is offering almost 400 Standard and almost 400 Sports Brake Discs in a coated version named Coat Z. The Zimmermann Coat-Z brake disc provides a protective coating that prevents rust and corrosion, extended rotor life and improved visual appearance. To improve the rust protection during storage and usage, Otto Zimmermann GmbH implements this new Coat-Z technology step by step in its production range. Beside the still optimum function of the brake disc, this coating ensures a consistent attractive appearance. Zimmermann brake discs are usually made of cast iron (with flake graphite) of different qualities; they correspond to the material used for the original spare parts. Therefore, the utilization of such materials (referred to as High Carbon by the competition) has always been a matter of course for Otto Zimmermann.

Product Features:

• Coat-Z protective anti-corrosion coating
• No formation of rust at the hub and herewith improved visual appearance
• Immediate functional capability without removal of the coating before mounting
• Excellent deceleration action and no distortion of friction ring at high temperatures
• Substantial weight saving and therefore less unsprung mass
• Floating mounting enables radial expansion of the brake disc under relatively heavy loads, thus preventing shielding and increasing resistance to heat cracks
• Hot spots prevented by optimized design of ventilation channels
• 1:1 exchange of original disc possible
• Not subject to registration: general ABE certification supplied with disc
• No conversion required for brake tuning

Carquest Premium Brake Calipers are manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer specifications for performance and durability. Where applicable, Carquest Premium Brake Calipers feature a specially formulated OE style zinc di-chromate anti-corrosion finish that provides superior rust protection in all conditions. Carquest Premium Brake Calipers feature new OE design, stainless steel pistons manufactured for maximum durability, and precision machined for an exacting fit and smooth application of braking force. Carquest Premium Brake Calipers include 100% new OE design dust boots and EPDM rubber seals that provide increased resistance to thermal deterioration and years of-leak free operation. Carquest Premium Brake Calipers include application-specific brackets and abutment hardware where required, for easy installation and confident restoration of stopping power. 100% end-of-line inspection and pressure testing guarantees perfect performance right out of the box.

Product Features:

• Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications for performance and durability
• OE design stainless steel pistons provide maximum durability and are precision machined for a perfect fit in the caliper body
• Application-specific caliper bodies for easy installation
• Brackets included where required, for complete system restoration
• Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications for performance and durability
• OE design stainless steel pistons provide maximum durability and are precision machined for a perfect fit in the caliper body
• Application-specific caliper bodies for easy installation
• Brackets included where required, for complete system restoration
• OE style, zinc di-chromate anti-corrosion finishes provide superior resistance to rust on all iron caliper bodies and brackets
• 100% new, OE style rubber dust boots and EPDM rubber seals for improved resistance to thermal deterioration and cracking
• New bleeder screws, banjo bolts, and crush washers included for a complete repair
• OE Style, stainless steel pad abutment hardware included
• 100% end-of-line inspection and pressure testing ensures quality and performance
• Caliper finish or coating may vary

Wearever brake shoes are 100% new OE replacement brake shoes and come with coated steel to guard against rust, salt and road grime.  Wearever brake shoes provide exceptional stopping power, virtually noise free and exact fitment to the original equipment brake shoes.

Product Features:

• Wearever Brake Shoes come bonded or riveted based on OE design. 
• Wearever Brake Shoes are coated to prevent rust.
• Wearever Brake Shoes are 100% New not remanufactured.
• Brand may vary by location

Using advanced re-engineering materials and processes, our master cylinders match O.E. performance and fitment. New O.E.-quality seals and cups are installed on each unit, ensuring leak-free, long-lasting performance. Cast-iron master cylinders are treate

Product Features:

• Only new O.E.-quality seals and cups are used in the remanufacturing process to ensure O.E. performance and reliability. All rubber components meet S.A.E. specifications.
• Bleeding kits are supplied with the unit to make the bleeding process faster and easier (where applicable).
• Bores meet critical micro-finish specifications to eliminate pitting and corrosion, a cause of premature failure.
• Cast-iron master cylinders feature a premium protective coating to minimize rust and extend unit life.
• Piston assemblies are height-gauged to ensure the master cylinder equals the O.E. unit performance.
• Plastic reservoirs are vacuum-tested to ensure they are leak free.
• Plastic reservoirs are 100% vacuum-tested to ensure proper function

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Carquest Premium Brake Calipers are manufactured to meet or exceed original equipment manufacturer specifications for performance and durability. Where applicable, Carquest Premium Brake Calipers feature a specially formulated OE style zinc di-chromate anti-corrosion finish that provides superior rust protection in all conditions. Carquest Premium Brake Calipers feature new OE design, stainless steel pistons manufactured for maximum durability, and precision machined for an exacting fit and smooth application of braking force. Carquest Premium Brake Calipers include 100% new OE design dust boots and EPDM rubber seals that provide increased resistance to thermal deterioration and years of-leak free operation. Carquest Premium Brake Calipers include application-specific brackets and abutment hardware where required, for easy installation and confident restoration of stopping power. 100% end-of-line inspection and pressure testing guarantees perfect performance right out of the box.

Product Features:

• Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications for performance and durability
• OE design stainless steel pistons provide maximum durability and are precision machined for a perfect fit in the caliper body
• Application-specific caliper bodies for easy installation
• Brackets included where required, for complete system restoration
• Meets or exceeds original equipment specifications for performance and durability
• OE design stainless steel pistons provide maximum durability and are precision machined for a perfect fit in the caliper body
• Application-specific caliper bodies for easy installation
• Brackets included where required, for complete system restoration
• OE style, zinc di-chromate anti-corrosion finishes provide superior resistance to rust on all iron caliper bodies and brackets
• 100% new, OE style rubber dust boots and EPDM rubber seals for improved resistance to thermal deterioration and cracking
• New bleeder screws, banjo bolts, and crush washers included for a complete repair
• OE Style, stainless steel pad abutment hardware included
• 100% end-of-line inspection and pressure testing ensures quality and performance
• Caliper finish or coating may vary

CARDONE Master Cylinder Bench Bleeder Tool cuts typical bleeding procedures in half and is a more effective way to purge the brake system of air than other bleeding procedures. This handy, innovative tool is a must, just as bench bleeding is for removing all the air from your brake system, allowing you to spend less time in the garage, and more time on the road.

Product Features:

• Each unit is 100% new, providing consistent performance when servicing your brake system
• Easy to transfer for on-the-spot master cylinder bleeding
• Fluid measurements clearly displayed on each unit in both ounces and milliliters for convenience
• Easy to clean to ensure no cross contamination
• Durability for long lasting performance

CARDONE New Vacuum Brake Boosters, Hydro-Vac Boosters, and Hydraulic Boosters are back by CARDONE New Engineering. CARDONE New Engineering is based off 40 years of CARDONE engineering expertise, where original design weaknesses are identified, corrected and where applicable upgraded to provide a more durable part then the original unit. Every unit is 100% new and manufactured to meet or exceed OEM performance, providing a quality product both you and your vehicle rely on.

Product Features:

• A premium finish is applied on every unit for superior corrosion protection.
• Each unit is 100% vacuum and pressure tested to ensure reliable performance.
• Pedal rods are 100% functionally tested to ensure proper operation.
• Guaranteed fit and function.
• Guaranteed fit and function.
• Meets or exceeds O.E.M. performance.

CARDONE Remanufactured Power Brake Boosters are re-engineered, built and tested to match O.E. performance. Original designs are scrutinized for potential improvement and, where applicable, design upgrades are implemented to produce a more durable part than the original. All units are 100% tested to ensure perfect fit and function.

Product Features:

• 100% O.E. quality seals, diaphragms and check valves are installed on every unit for like-new performance and reliability.
• Exclusive rust-prohibitive finishing process extends unit life.
• Master cylinder output rods are pre-adjusted (when included) for easier and faster installation.
• All units are 100% tested to ensure reliable performance.
• Guaranteed fit and function.

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The Wearever brand offers a complete line of quality products that are appealing alternatives to higher priced brands without sacrificing quality, durability or performance. Wearever Brake Pad Wear Sensors offer an OE safety feature designed to warn the driver when a brake pad is worn or at the end of its life cycle.

Product Features:

• Triggers a warning light on the dashboard
• Should be replaced each time the brake pad is replaced
• Not available for all makes and models, refer to your vehicle’s owner Manual to validate the number of brake pad wear sensors are required, when applicable

FTE Disc Brake Caliper Repair Kit contains the components necessary for repair of the Disc Brake Caliper. All of the rubber components are of high-quality EPDM compound for resistance to glycol-based brake fluid.

Product Features:

• Guaranteed factory fit to original equipment specifications
• Meets or exceeds original equipment factory safety standards

FTE Disc Brake Caliper Repair Kit contains the components necessary for repair of the Disc Brake Caliper. All of the rubber components are of high-quality EPDM compound for resistance to glycol-based brake fluid.

Product Features:

• Guaranteed factory fit to original equipment specifications
• Meets or exceeds original equipment factory safety standards

FAG Disc Brake Caliper Repair Kit contains the components necessary for repair of the Disc Brake Caliper. All of the rubber components are of high-quality EPDM compound for resistance to glycol-based brake fluid.

Product Features:

• Guaranteed factory fit to original equipment specifications
• Meets or exceeds original equipment factory safety standards

WBR Run True Technology Metallurgic-Gray (MG) Finished Rotors All World Brake Resources (WBR) brake rotors with Run-True technology are manufactured to match the exact OE fit, OE construction, and precision finishing to ensure quick and easy installation, as well as trouble-free functionality for the life of the rotor. The Metallurgic-Gray coating is applied to all outward non-friction surfaces including in the gap between the plates covering the cooling vanes and cured through an oven drying process. The Gray coating provides an effective anti-rust protection to help maintain a clean appearance. The coating used for WBR is also similar to the OE color used by many OE car makes. WBR Brake Rotors with Run-True Technology have ultra tight tolerances that provide the finest braking experience, from break in throughout the life of the rotor, reducing the chance of warping even under extreme braking temperatures. The coated brake disc provides a protective water based coating that prevents rust and corrosion, extended rotor life and improved visual appearance. WBR Brake Rotors are manufactured to meet or exceed the original equipment manufacturer specification for durability, fit, and function.

Product Features:

• High metallurgical and machining standard to improve stopping distances
• Produced to match OE design fitment – G 3000 gray iron
• Mill balanced
• TS16949 certified
• Non-directional finish provides smooth vibration free performance
• No need for machining prior to installation
• Durable Metallurgic-Gray finish to all outward non-friction surfaces
• Metallurgic-Gray anti-rust protection to help maintain a clean appearance
• Compatible with NAO, Ceramic and Semi-Met pad compounds for reduced noise
• Designed to minimize brake fade and extend pad and rotor life
• 24/24 Warranty – limited warranty against defects in material and workmanship Technical Service Bulletins

Since 2008 Zimmermann is offering almost 400 Standard and almost 400 Sports Brake Discs in a coated version named Coat Z. The Zimmermann Coat-Z brake disc provides a protective coating that prevents rust and corrosion, extended rotor life and improved visual appearance. To improve the rust protection during storage and usage, Otto Zimmermann GmbH implements this new Coat-Z technology step by step in its production range. Beside the still optimum function of the brake disc, this coating ensures a consistent attractive appearance. Zimmermann brake discs are usually made of cast iron (with flake graphite) of different qualities; they correspond to the material used for the original spare parts. Therefore, the utilization of such materials (referred to as High Carbon by the competition) has always been a matter of course for Otto Zimmermann.

Product Features:

• Coat-Z protective anti-corrosion coating
• No formation of rust at the hub and herewith improved visual appearance
• Immediate functional capability without removal of the coating before mounting
• Excellent deceleration action and no distortion of friction ring at high temperatures
• Substantial weight saving and therefore less unsprung mass
• Floating mounting enables radial expansion of the brake disc under relatively heavy loads, thus preventing shielding and increasing resistance to heat cracks
• Hot spots prevented by optimized design of ventilation channels
• 1:1 exchange of original disc possible
• Not subject to registration: general ABE certification supplied with disc
• No conversion required for brake tuning

Platform specific rubber to metal composite material designed to solve noise and vibration problems. MTC rubber to metal composite materials for noise damping in disc brakes combine a number of valuable Features and Benefits: vibration insulation, compressibility and excellent adhesion. The rubber composite materials are excellent for applications with demanding insulation for vibration and noise. The materials retain their integrity even when subjected to high pressure and high temperature. MTC brake pad shims are cut specially to suit specific vehicle models and fit perfectly with genuine pads and those made by other manufacturers.

Product Features:

• Platform Specific Design
• Combats Brake Squeal
• OE-Style Composite Core Shim
• Effective Thermal Barrier

Brake M/C Reservoir