good grief!
View Poll Results: What color calipers?
Gold
15
7.18%
Red
66
31.58%
White
5
2.39%
Gunmetal
20
9.57%
Silver
60
28.71%
Black
43
20.57%
Voters: 209. You may not vote on this poll
BRAKE Pad, Rotors, & Calipers Discussion Thread (OEM, aftermarket, etc...)
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 1,518
Likes: 1
From: STL
W203 C230SS
i am just going to take the old lines off and install the new ones. have my fiance come out and pump the pedal for me. i've got a bleeder, but nothing i've ever used seems to work as well as the 'ol two person method.
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 3,191
Likes: 7
From: Va Beach, VA
05 C230K SS (sold), 06 C55 (sold), 08 Yamaha R1 (sold), 16 X5M
WTB C32/C55 calipers...
Hey guys like the title says...I've got an '05 w203 and am simply lookin to upgrade my brakes a lil bit...also if anyone knows a good place to get some (since i haven't been able to find any the past 4 weeks i've been looking) that would be much appreciated!
MB World Stories
The Best of Mercedes & AMG
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren
Verdad Gallardo
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine
Verdad Gallardo
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction
Verdad Gallardo
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know
Verdad Gallardo
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve
Verdad Gallardo
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping
Verdad Gallardo
10 Most Reliable Mercedes-Benz Models You Can Buy Used
Verdad Gallardo
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 3,191
Likes: 7
From: Va Beach, VA
05 C230K SS (sold), 06 C55 (sold), 08 Yamaha R1 (sold), 16 X5M
HAHAHA i think i just wet myself...and its not pee...not sure of the difference...are we talkin 4 piston to 6 piston only?
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,938
Likes: 2
From: Madison WI
2003 SL55, 2010 C63
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 9,498
Likes: 4
From: San Diego, CA & San Jose, Costa Rica & Stuttgart, Germany
1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart
Former Vendor of MBWorld
Joined: Jan 2002
Posts: 4,011
Likes: 3
From: global traveller
some slow@$$diesels
MBWorld Fanatic!
Joined: Jun 2003
Posts: 9,498
Likes: 4
From: San Diego, CA & San Jose, Costa Rica & Stuttgart, Germany
1959 220S / 1979 230 G / 2002 A210 AMG / 2003 C320 SC / 2004.5 C320 SS / 2005 ML350 SE / 2008 smart
Senior Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 477
Likes: 30
From: Maricopa, AZ
2012 S63, 2013 E350 Bluetec
BRAKE REPLACEMENT COST
I have a 2005 C230K SS with the drilled rotors and 37,000 miles. Was in the local dealership yesterday to get the sunroof worked on and the technician mentioned that my front brakes would probably need to be replaced in another month or so. He pointed out that there was about 2mm of pad left and that the rotors had a pretty good sized lip on them. He also mentioned that because the car is used primarily in Arizona that the dust around here causes the rotors to wear out faster than in other area.
I asked the service advisor for an estimate and he quoted a figure of $650 for new front rotors and pads. Is this a reasonable price to pay? Or should I do a little shopping around for an independent MB mechanic?
Thanks.
I asked the service advisor for an estimate and he quoted a figure of $650 for new front rotors and pads. Is this a reasonable price to pay? Or should I do a little shopping around for an independent MB mechanic?
Thanks.
Member
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 118
Likes: 0
From: Casa Grande, Arizona
2005 c230k
At an independent I have heard people having the job done for about $400. A DIY with all OE parts will run about $300. Aftermarket rotors and pads are cheaper, a DIY could be as inexpensive as $200.
I found that the after market pads that I used were better in braking performance. I recommend that you use ceramic pads because the brake dust is reduced about 99%. Keeps the wheels a lot cleaner.
Just wait for the sensor to come on before you think about having this done. Even when it comes on you still have a few weeks to get the job done (granted that there are no issues with you brake system).
As far as the dust reducing pad life I think driving is more the issue. I do alot of highway driving and got about 55K out of my pads and rotors. More city driving would reduce the pad life.
I found that the after market pads that I used were better in braking performance. I recommend that you use ceramic pads because the brake dust is reduced about 99%. Keeps the wheels a lot cleaner.
Just wait for the sensor to come on before you think about having this done. Even when it comes on you still have a few weeks to get the job done (granted that there are no issues with you brake system).
As far as the dust reducing pad life I think driving is more the issue. I do alot of highway driving and got about 55K out of my pads and rotors. More city driving would reduce the pad life.
Last edited by dnlow; Nov 30, 2008 at 12:27 PM.
