View Poll Results: What color calipers?

Gold

7.18%

Red

31.58%

White

2.39%

Gunmetal

9.57%

Silver

28.71%

Black

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BRAKE Pad, Rotors, & Calipers Discussion Thread (OEM, aftermarket, etc...)

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Nov 9, 2008 | 12:17 AM

#1001

SteveL1

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'16 SL550, '18 Porsche Macan GTS

The Morse pads that I use on my '06 should fit yours. You should be able to get them from AutoZone or Advance. Mine have been on for over a year and about 30k miles. Still no dust, no squeak. I was the first to get them and posted a thread with part numbers last fall. Search my screen name and you should find everything you need.

Nov 9, 2008 | 12:31 AM

#1002

dan2010

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07 MB C230

Steve,

Now that you had them for 30K miles, how have the ceramics fared so far? Wearing ok? How is the feel and stopping distance? Any noticeable rotor issues?

Nov 9, 2008 | 12:45 AM

#1003

M-bENZ

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Corrolla

Quote:

Originally Posted by chazzz

I can't find GOOD aftermarket brake pads (front only) for my wife's 2007 C230 Sport (I believe that it is two-piston caliper). Many automotive parts website don't have what I'm looking for...

I am avoiding OEM and EBC brake pads. I only want either Porterfield, Hawk, etc...

Anekbono isn't available for the 2007 model year.

If you think Pagid will work for you then here is the website,

http://www.racepages.com/products/?D...94965072&Nty=1

For the TEXTAR,

http://www.thepartsbin.com/catalog/?...20Benz&md=C230

Sorry if it didnt help u...thats all I can find

Nov 9, 2008 | 10:33 AM

#1004

johnand

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From: Camas, WA

2007 C230SS; 2014 ML350 BT

I would stick with OEM unless you can't handle the dust they produce. If you want a GOOD set of performance pads, you have the option of Carbotech Bobcats

Nov 9, 2008 | 10:40 AM

#1005

VelociRaptor

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From: the ML/GL/R assembly line

2005 C230 Kompressor

If Wagner Thermo-Quiet pads are available then thats what I would suggest. I worked at a Midas for a number of years and thats probably the quietest and cleanest pad Ive seen.

Nov 9, 2008 | 10:22 PM

#1006

SteveL1

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From: ST. Louis, MO

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dan2010

Steve,

Now that you had them for 30K miles, how have the ceramics fared so far? Wearing ok? How is the feel and stopping distance? Any noticeable rotor issues?

No rotor issues at all and they stop very well. Have no idea on the wear as I have not looked at them in a long time. (benifit of not having to clean the dust) I will definitly get them again when the time comes if I still have the car. Best $60 I've spent on this car without a doubt.

Nov 10, 2008 | 12:30 AM

#1007

bwco

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From: Victoria, Canada

10' GLK

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Originally Posted by M-bENZ

DO NOT BUY FROM THEPARTSBIN.COM

They shipped me the wrong parts and a missing sensor, never got back to me and never refund my money. It's a scam !

Nov 17, 2008 | 09:46 PM

#1008

Bosmann POLAND

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.......

Who's got DIY about changing front rotors and pads ??

This gonna be my first time with mercedes and if someone can send me some DIY or some instructions so i'm not gonna brake anything ! LOL I'm gonna put new rotors and pads from R1 Concepts so i don't think so that they have spot for the sensors so if someone have also something about that i'm gonna be really appreciate

If some is from MD or VA i really would like to have someone who can help me

beer and food on me

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Nov 17, 2008 | 09:54 PM

#1009

dbvolz

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2018 C63s

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bosmann POLAND

If some is from MD or VA i really would like to have someone who can help me

beer and food on me

!

Peace

If I was nearby I would say I'll bring my car by. I need to change mine in about 1k miles or so. So BIG +1 and

Nov 17, 2008 | 10:10 PM

#1010

Bosmann POLAND

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.......

Quote:

Originally Posted by dbvolz

If I was nearby I would say I'll bring my car by. I need to change mine in about 1k miles or so. So BIG +1 and

Hehe i wish to live where you are living. Maybe some day

I just did service A + i replace all of the bulbs they went out almost at the same time (lucky me) !! lol so right now i just wanna earn some money and do it by myself

lol

Nov 17, 2008 | 10:10 PM

#1011

datgai

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From: Long Beach, CA

'02 C230K Coupe

This is more info than you need, but contains all the info. Just don't take the calipers off

http://www.installuniversity.com/mb/.../amgbrake.html

Nov 17, 2008 | 10:13 PM

#1012

Bosmann POLAND

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.......

Quote:

Originally Posted by datgai

This is more info than you need, but contains all the info. Just don't take the calipers off

http://www.installuniversity.com/mb/.../amgbrake.html

Buhahaha i'm gonna try it ! lol

BTW thanks a lot

i own you a beer

Nov 21, 2008 | 06:56 PM

#1013

kouka86

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Caliper color, opinions needed

So i recently purchased the c32 front and rear brakes. I'm gonna paint them before I put them on the car. Car is white, with 17in clk500 wheels. What color would you guys recommend? Gold, Red, White, Gunmetal, Silver?

also wanted to confirm that my wheels will clear my brakes. anybody know for sure?
don't have a good picture of my wheels, but you can see them in the attached picture

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Nov 21, 2008 | 08:20 PM

#1014

shivi1345

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From: So. Cal.

MK IV .:R32

If they are BIG paint 'em red....if not something a little less showy

Nov 21, 2008 | 09:31 PM

#1015

valexv

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From: Houston

02 cl203

are your tails still red, if not since you have your roof black, then black. or change the wheels to black and the calipers white or silver

Nov 21, 2008 | 10:10 PM

#1016

kouka86

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oh another thing this is, should i put a amg logo back on? or switch it to brembo?

Nov 21, 2008 | 10:38 PM

#1017

e1000

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a quarter mile at a time

I say white to match the car. Might get dirty quickly though

Nov 22, 2008 | 01:04 AM

#1018

coin

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'06 CLK500

Wheels will clear your calipers for sure

As far as color, I'd recommend black with white lettering to match your current set-up.

Nov 22, 2008 | 01:31 AM

#1019

SeaCoupe

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2002 C230K, 2013 BMW 328, 2015 BMW X5

I vote white too, but no I didn't put my ansa in your poll. I have the same wheels and the same brakes. It'll work.

E

Nov 24, 2008 | 02:18 PM

#1020

bumpnzx3

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From: STL

W203 C230SS

read this thread and a few others....no def. answer. are there any differences in rear calipers between C32 and C230? pads/rotors interchange?

Nov 24, 2008 | 03:37 PM

#1021

e1000

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a quarter mile at a time

Quote:

Originally Posted by bumpnzx3

read this thread and a few others....no def. answer. are there any differences in rear calipers between C32 and C230? pads/rotors interchange?

rears are different between the AMG cars and the "normal" C-class

Nov 24, 2008 | 03:41 PM

#1022

e1000

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a quarter mile at a time

Quote:

Originally Posted by maverik259

can the 4 piston 2004.5 calipers fit on 13.8" rotors? cuz they look identical to the c32's...i found a set of 4 pistons from a 2004.5 and i mihgt just paint and decal them if they'll work with the 13.8" rotors that i already have waiting for the c32 calipers i want

no, won't fit. Mount points are too short to cover the 13.6" rotors from a C32/55

Nov 24, 2008 | 04:22 PM

#1023

bumpnzx3

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W203 C230SS

how about the newer C's that had the sport brakes on the front- rears different also?

if they are different- is it worth making the upgrade in calipers for $50?

Nov 24, 2008 | 04:34 PM

#1024

e1000

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a quarter mile at a time

Quote:

Originally Posted by bumpnzx3

how about the newer C's that had the sport brakes on the front- rears different also?

if they are different- is it worth making the upgrade in calipers for $50?

yeah the brakes are still different. My C350 has the same brakes as the C230 but the C32/C55 got ventilated rear disks that I don't have. (ventilated, not cross-drilled)

The C32/C55 still use one piston floating calipers though, and don't look any cooler than the C230 rear calipers. I don't see why anyone would upgrade to them.

Nov 24, 2008 | 05:46 PM

#1025

bumpnzx3

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W203 C230SS

works for me- my brake upgrades that i ordered last week should be here tomorrow. i ordered redstuff pads all around, ebc dimpled/slotted rear rotors (in an effort to better match the front), and braided ss lines.

$50 for the rear calipers in the classifieds seemed like a good deal. i still might go ahead and buy them though. clean them up and paint them- flip 'em on ebay for a profit

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