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How can i upgrade my c55 front brakes without replacing the brake calipers.
I want to use my original 4piston brake calipers but i'm not pleased from the rotors. now i'm using ATE discs with Ferrodo shoes. they don't fade but sometimes they 'shake'. not always.
in the beginning i used the OEM rotors with OEM shoes but they were rubbish
I'am very happy with ebc yellow for track and street use. Also new brake fluid and brake line are a good idea.
I think the best rotor are the oem, powerslot looking good but I never try it. Also you can having 2 pieces rotor, but they are very expensive.
I having the same problem with ate and I crack them. I think that vibration are come from the brake deposit on the rotor. Right now, I run ebc plain rotor and it's a bit better. But I am not sure if the ebc rotor are not a basic Centric rotor. It's write the Centric number on them and they are not balanced.
You've got a lot of options for rotors and pads. As dsp said, SS lines and better fluid are good, essential if you track the car.
I'm currently running Stoptech drilled rotors all around with Akebono ceramic pads. The Akebonos are great for street use and they generate very little dust, but I wouldn't recommend them for track use. Stoptech rotors are definitely reputable and paired with some better pads would prob be great for track use
(with of course also SS lines and fluid).
Planning on eventually doing SS lines and fluid and will probably go with EBC red or yellow. Disc Italia also makes a very nice set of rotors but they are very $$$$. I had these on my C230 and they are very nice rotors.
How can i upgrade my c55 front brakes without replacing the brake calipers.
I want to use my original 4piston brake calipers but i'm not pleased from the rotors. now i'm using ATE discs with Ferrodo shoes. they don't fade but sometimes they 'shake'. not always.
in the beginning i used the OEM rotors with OEM shoes but they were rubbish
The "shake" is probably glazing due to not heating them up enough to burn the glazing created between the pads and rotors. A few hard stops from 60mph or so should get them feeling smooth again. Obviously, do it somewhere deserted and safe.
ATE discs and Ferodo pads are a great setup, IMO. I used to auto-x a VW on those brands and could damn near lift the rear of my hatchback off the ground.
Try the anti-glazing stops before shelling out money.
When i used the OEM brake pads, they "burnt" and left a hard layer on the pads. afterwords it was like the brake pad was 'finished', like it's metal on metal.
i've already replaced the brake fluid.
Sometimes i go on track but here we have some 'rally' roads...
How can i upgrade my c55 front brakes without replacing the brake calipers.
I want to use my original 4piston brake calipers but i'm not pleased from the rotors. now i'm using ATE discs with Ferrodo shoes. they don't fade but sometimes they 'shake'. not always.
in the beginning i used the OEM rotors with OEM shoes but they were rubbish
If your looking for true performance two piece rotors,
check out what RacingBrake has to offer.
How can i upgrade my c55 front brakes without replacing the brake calipers.
I want to use my original 4piston brake calipers but i'm not pleased from the rotors. now i'm using ATE discs with Ferrodo shoes. they don't fade but sometimes they 'shake'. not always.
in the beginning i used the OEM rotors with OEM shoes but they were rubbish
Interesting, i got some Ferodo uprated pads, and as you describe.
the shake from time to time.
I´ve been cleaning and cleaning, torquing the rims etc etc.. still sometimes they shake.
Might have a solution to my problem here, Thanks!
I feel like 2-piece rotors would be great for reducing unsprung weight but man they are expensive
Couldn't agree with you more,
but like the saying goes " you get what you pay for"
One thing to keep in mind though.
We offer our two piece rotor customers rotor ring replacements.
Once its time to replace the rotors, the only thing to purchase is our rotor rings.
they come with all the necessary hardware and instructions for a quick and easy ring swap. (Very straight forward!)
our rotor rings come in a pair for the price of $536.90
as opposed to paying $976.18 for the complete two piece rotor.
saving you a fraction of the cost!
09-10-2014, 05:44 PM
