HELP! Need to make a decision on rotors!

E55SINGH · 12-10-2011, 02:02 PM

Hey all,

I have a 99 E55 with roughly 60k miles on it. I bought some akebono brake pads for the front and the back. Last time I took it into the dealership they told me I need front and rear pads and front rotors.

I havn't had the sensor give me any signs for the rotors/brakes. I dont know whether I should buy new rotors or not? I don't get any vibration when braking. Has anyone else changed their brake pads and not their rotors? Anyone running on original rotors up to 80-100k? I don't know if I should drop ~$470 on rotors, especially if I don't really need to.

Also, my mechanic told me that you can't resurface mercedes rotors because they're too soft. Is that true?

The dealership also told my my rear differential/seal is leaking. I need to get it re-sealed. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, what did you end up paying to have it re-sealed?

I'd really appreciate any help guys!!

Joe

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billbillw · 12-10-2011, 02:33 PM

Yes, you will need to replace the rotors. Don't think otherwise.

$470 is a small price to pay for getting another 60k miles out of the brakes.

Any attempt to reuse the originals will result in a headache.

hyperion667 · 12-10-2011, 03:13 PM

man, sounds tricky.....
of course you wanna do whats best for the car, but not let the dealer get you by the ***** at the same time.......do you have access to a nearby indie shop? if so maybe you
could get a second opinon.....
sorry if this is lame advice...

good luck

ESTJ · 12-12-2011, 07:44 PM

Anyone have any experience with Centric on E55?

I have used them on my 300CE and they are great.

ESTJ · 12-12-2011, 07:54 PM

Fronts are about $220 each for Centric.

Also the ones below, anyone using them:

ZIMMERMANN FORMULA Z_2104211912_S
ZIMMERMANN FORMULA Z Brake Disc Right Front
Brake Disc Right Front- 210 421 19 12

- More than 10 IN STOCK - Order will ship tomorrow

$ 211.69

12-10-2011, 03:13 PM	#3
hyperion667 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: North Carolina Posts: 8,002 Drives: 2011 E5504M, 2012 CLS63P30, 2007 997 TT	man, sounds tricky..... of course you wanna do whats best for the car, but not let the dealer get you by the ***** at the same time.......do you have access to a nearby indie shop? if so maybe you could get a second opinon..... sorry if this is lame advice... good luck __________________

12-12-2011, 07:44 PM	#4
ESTJ Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 107 Drives: 2001 E55 AMG - 2001 E320 - 1990 300CE	Centric Rotors??? Anyone have any experience with Centric on E55? I have used them on my 300CE and they are great. Last edited by ESTJ; 12-12-2011 at 08:05 PM.

12-12-2011, 07:54 PM	#5
ESTJ Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 107 Drives: 2001 E55 AMG - 2001 E320 - 1990 300CE	Fronts are about $220 each for Centric. Also the ones below, anyone using them: ZIMMERMANN FORMULA Z_2104211912_S ZIMMERMANN FORMULA Z Brake Disc Right Front Brake Disc Right Front- 210 421 19 12 - More than 10 IN STOCK - Order will ship tomorrow $ 211.69 Last edited by ESTJ; 12-12-2011 at 08:04 PM.

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12-10-2011, 02:33 PM	#2
billbillw Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Metro ATL Posts: 269 Drives: 2001 E55 AMG	Yes, you will need to replace the rotors. Don't think otherwise. $470 is a small price to pay for getting another 60k miles out of the brakes. Any attempt to reuse the originals will result in a headache.

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