CL55 Front rotors alternatives to OEM...

littlehandegan · 04-05-2012, 11:17 AM

Any suggestions to alternatives of the expensive OEM front rotors? For a 2003 CL55. Also need some pads!

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m_berman · 04-05-2012, 08:03 PM

I got my cls 55 composite 15.2 in dia rotors (P030 perf pak) from:

http://www.rmeuropean.com/

Saved about 30% for genuine MB Rotors. Get Akeenobno Euro Pads--zero dust.

Great company to do business with. You can negotiate a few dollars with them.

Make sure you read the technical stuff before you begin. Some concerns:
1. Caliper bolts are single use bolts-need to get new ones (200 ft lbs of torque kind of tiresome to get off-may need to torque them on a lift for the leverage-I took mine to dealer and had him do it along with a brake flush and reset the computer; less than $150.)
2. AMG-Brembo Hi Performance brake fluid-flush entire system
3. MB Hi Temp Grease for the Pad backer plate.
4. MB HI Temp Wheel Bearing Grease-Repact the front wheel bearing (if more than 75k miles may wish to install new ones)

littlehandegan · 04-10-2012, 12:46 PM

Any other inputs on rotors or pads that work well?

1995E320Cab · 04-10-2012, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlehandegan

Any other inputs on rotors or pads that work well?

I would send Exotic-metal55 a PM he went thru this and worked out some good options.

Lets us know what you find out.

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littlehandegan · 04-10-2012, 05:14 PM

Also how does one tell if you have a 4 pad or 8 pad system up front?

kenpho10 · 04-10-2012, 06:16 PM

I'm in need of both front and tear rotors for my CL also. Let's try and see if we can do a group buy to get better pricing. I can check around.

danlnyc · 04-11-2012, 12:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by littlehandegan

Also how does one tell if you have a 4 pad or 8 pad system up front?

it's 8 pads total for the front....insane I know lol I was surprised too

1995E320Cab · 04-19-2012, 05:19 PM

Any updates on this ?

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littlehandegan · 04-19-2012, 11:17 PM

Never got around to it. Car arrived last night @ 9pm...already installed my new wheels though!

cm60k · 04-20-2012, 05:19 AM

Why go to expensive Rotors..??, if you have "8-pot front & 4-pot rear", just stick with a cheap ones which is;-

front: "230 421 07 12"

rear: "230 423 16 12"

ZAYED,,

NRL · 04-20-2012, 05:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cm60k

Why go to expensive Rotors..??, if you have "8-pot front & 4-pot rear", just stick with a cheap ones which is;-

front: "230 421 07 12"

rear: "230 423 16 12"

ZAYED,,

I think those work on a Sl65, why not a cl65?

cm60k · 04-20-2012, 06:30 AM

CL65 uses "220 421 26 12", which is 390mm dia front,, around ($920) each, damn so expensive........

ZAYED,,

NRL · 04-20-2012, 11:58 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cm60k

CL65 uses "220 421 26 12", which is 390mm dia front,, around ($920) each, damn so expensive........

ZAYED,,

Yah, I know..expensive.
Don't know why.

Can we turn our AMG rotors?

_AMG_ · 04-22-2012, 03:52 AM

Have you tried contacting Evosport?
They sell 2 piece lightweight rotors.

cm60k · 04-22-2012, 04:50 AM

They’r also expensive ($2450).......

ZAYED,,

04-05-2012, 08:03 PM	#2
m_berman MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 1,080 Drives: 06 CLS55 w/ P030, 05 Jag S Type R, 05 TBird-68 Dodge Charger R/T-440 w/4speed I'm original owner	I got my cls 55 composite 15.2 in dia rotors (P030 perf pak) from: http://www.rmeuropean.com/ Saved about 30% for genuine MB Rotors. Get Akeenobno Euro Pads--zero dust. Great company to do business with. You can negotiate a few dollars with them. Make sure you read the technical stuff before you begin. Some concerns: 1. Caliper bolts are single use bolts-need to get new ones (200 ft lbs of torque kind of tiresome to get off-may need to torque them on a lift for the leverage-I took mine to dealer and had him do it along with a brake flush and reset the computer; less than $150.) 2. AMG-Brembo Hi Performance brake fluid-flush entire system 3. MB Hi Temp Grease for the Pad backer plate. 4. MB HI Temp Wheel Bearing Grease-Repact the front wheel bearing (if more than 75k miles may wish to install new ones) __________________ 06-CLS55 w/ 030--the beast at birth

04-19-2012, 05:19 PM	#8
1995E320Cab Super Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Del Mar, CA Posts: 874 Drives: 2003 CL600 2005 745Li	Any updates on this ? . __________________ 1994 E500 Smoke Silver 2003 CL600 - Sold 1994 E500 - Sold 1995 E320 Cab - Sold 1988 BMW M6 - Sold 1994 E320 Cab - Sold

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cm60k MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: U.A.E Posts: 1,183 Drives: 98 W202 C55 KLEEMANN Cams & Headers	CL65 uses "220 421 26 12", which is 390mm dia front,, around ($920) each, damn so expensive........ ZAYED,, Last edited by cm60k; 04-20-2012 at 06:32 AM.

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04-10-2012, 12:46 PM	#3
littlehandegan Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 163 Drives: Gelandewagen	Any other inputs on rotors or pads that work well?

04-10-2012, 05:14 PM	#5
littlehandegan Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 163 Drives: Gelandewagen	Also how does one tell if you have a 4 pad or 8 pad system up front?

04-10-2012, 06:16 PM	#6
kenpho10 Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: bay area Posts: 370 Drives: 2005 cl55 eurocharged flash	I'm in need of both front and tear rotors for my CL also. Let's try and see if we can do a group buy to get better pricing. I can check around.

04-19-2012, 11:17 PM	#9
littlehandegan Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Charleston, SC Posts: 163 Drives: Gelandewagen	Never got around to it. Car arrived last night @ 9pm...already installed my new wheels though!

04-20-2012, 05:19 AM	#10
cm60k MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: U.A.E Posts: 1,183 Drives: 98 W202 C55 KLEEMANN Cams & Headers	Why go to expensive Rotors..??, if you have "8-pot front & 4-pot rear", just stick with a cheap ones which is;- front: "230 421 07 12" rear: "230 423 16 12" ZAYED,,

04-22-2012, 04:50 AM	#15
cm60k MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: U.A.E Posts: 1,183 Drives: 98 W202 C55 KLEEMANN Cams & Headers	They’r also expensive ($2450)....... ZAYED,,

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