Alternative door brake solution and door jam switches

[bluedevils]

I have been thinking about using other BMW or German spec door brakes to adopt to 2002s because I don't want to pay a ridiculous $150 each to BMW, WTF? So, I just ordered a MB door brake (p/n 1267200016) and E30 door brake (p/n 41511884163 ) from Autohaus of AZ. Dirt cheap. I will update this post when they arrive. I have seen MB parts selling over 100 bucks a pair on ebay and they are not even zinc plated? In my opinion, even $50/pair is way too much since the same part is available at about 16 bucks each and also comes with plastic cover. I believe E30 part can be used by re-driling, or using some sleeves that will fit in the hole already comes with the brake. Stay tuned.

P.S. Also check door jam switches from 320: passenger side p/n 61311368430 , driver side p/n 61311370805 , about 13 bucks both, hurry they are on sale at Autohaus AZ.

[esty]

i pulled a pair of MB door brakes at a junk yard several years ago and plug'd them in my 76...

someone here...Rimspoke maybe mentioned they work'd well

[bills2002]

I got a set from Autohaus AZ for the rear doors of a 190E. They bolt right In but the second stop is about 1/2 in too far. I am thinking of drilling the straps on the set and puting a bolt at the point I'd like travel to stop. The first stop is fine for the o2. They were less than $40 for the pair.

[blue7500]

Another vote for the 190E door brakes, I pulled mine out of a junkyard car for $7 each and they work more than adequately for what I need. Sure, only one usable stop but that's better than 0 usable stops

[Colin]

I have been thinking about using other BMW or German spec door brakes to adopt to 2002s because I don't want to pay a ridiculous $150 each to BMW, WTF? So, I just ordered a MB door brake (p/n 1267200016) and E30 door brake (p/n 41511884163 ) from Autohaus of AZ. Dirt cheap. I will update this post when they arrive. I have seen MB parts selling over 100 bucks a pair on ebay and they are not even zinc plated? In my opinion, even $50/pair is way too much since the same part is available at about 16 bucks each and also comes with plastic cover. I believe E30 part can be used by re-driling, or using some sleeves that will fit in the hole already comes with the brake. Stay tuned.

P.S. Also check door jam switches from 320: passenger side p/n 61311368430 , driver side p/n 61311370805 , about 13 bucks both, hurry they are on sale at Autohaus AZ.

I've done this already. You need to cut and weld the arms to the correct length (which takes some experimentation to figure out).

I sell mine with a metal sleeve and the correct sized stainless hardware to replace the flimsy original pin.