ergon

Gentlemen, I desperately need your help. I have a 2009 c63 and I've been looking for brakes and pads all day and part of last night. I don't have deep pockets, never have. Money is tight. I buried my 92 year old Mother a week ago this last Sunday and funerals cost. I know not where or what, so I'm asking for your knowledge. I found some Centric rotors and EBC redstuff pads that are within reason, but I don't know anything about Centric quality. Oh, I'm 67 so take it easy on me. The spread I'm getting on prices are crazy, $400 to $1400.

You may reply here or email me at ergon4440@Gmail.com.

QWKSNKE

Are you sure you need rotors? Have you had them mic'd to see?
I am using Porterfield pads on the rear, haven't needed to change the fronts yet.
I believe someone here as stated that the base C63 rotors are less than 200 each on Rock Auto.com

ergon

Shop foreman told me that he thought I could get by with just pads. I don't like the idea about putting new pads on used disc, but as I stated, what do I know?

m a x i m u s

Given what the foreman said, I'd just change the pads. Since money is tight, as you say, EBC reds are fine. I usually just go with the stock pads. I've been on my rotors for two pad changes, no issues.

QWKSNKE

Change the pads and have the rotors turned

realjones88

OEM rotors are only $150 each. If you have the two piece ones you can change them over to the base ones. Also very possible that you only need pads.

zcct04

I thought that you could not machine a drilled/slotted rotor - something about the tool could bounce or break when it crosses the holes. Is that not correct?

dbldpr

I would just change the pads. Turn the rotors if they need it but if they do not leave them alone. Sorry to hear about your mother.

glovemoney

I just changed the pads a few week ago with EBC redstuff and the car brakes well and they look pretty cool with the redstuff showing a little.

QWKSNKE

They can be machined no problem. I did my AMG rear rotors earlier this year as well as Bear setups I have had in the past.

Rotors should be always turned when replacing pads so they can 'bed' properly

TAILWAG

Following up on this, I just go the "check brake pad" indicator in the dash. Sure enough, my rears are pretty low. I am due for an oil change in 3 more months so I think I am going to go ahead and get it done. The OEM pads from the dealership are super expensive.

What brakes do you guys recommend? I think I can turn the stock rotors - but might go ahead and just get them replaced too.

Can someone post a link to the place to get rotors and pads (rears) at an affordable cost?

Thanks!

avery.whss

I just installed racing brake pads.

http://www.racingbrake.com/SearchRes...nsive_Search=Y
http://www.racingbrake.com/SearchRes...nsive_Search=Y

theres like 0 brake dust..the OEM pads make your rims black within a week