mleskovar

I thought SBC was only on E, SL, and SLR for a few years.

FBMCLK500

You're right, I have ESP, I went to the dealership today and was educated. Thanks.

maverik259

ya most all of us have esp bro...it won't effect anything to do with your wheels or tires...unless they're completely unbalanced or something else is wrong with them

Glyn M Ruck

Just keep the rolling circumference of your back & front tyres within 2-5% of one another & you will have no problems.

ROLLNNN

Its about time to change my brake rotors/pads. Just have a couple questions before i do this. Ive read through the thread, but just want to be 100% sure. I have a 2005, we have the exact same brakes as the 06-07 correct?? Ive been doing online searching for rotors and a lot of the rotors say they work on the 06-07, but it doesn't say anything about the 05. Can i purchase the rotors that say they are for 06-07 and install without any problems? These rotors say they are 13", i remember reading a few pages back that my rotors are 12.8 or something like that, they just rounding up??

one last question, might be stupid, but the rotors that are gold anodized or gold zinc coated, that wears off right?? ends up silver underneath??

thanks for the help!

Jeffy

Just wanted to post my service info so ya'll have another data point. Just took my '06 C350 Sport (4-piston calipers, 13.6" cross drilled rotors) for full front brake service at Mercedes-Benz of Portland (Oregon):

Brake wear sensor - 211-540-17-17 - $22.50
Front pads (set of 4) - 004-420-90-20 - $107.25
Front discs (2) - 203-421-09-12 - $283.92
Labor - 42-9 Replace Front Rotors - $168.75

Total = $582.42

This was my first brake service and the car had 36,000 miles. I dropped the car off in the morning and the car was ready at 3:30pm. While there they also performed A-service, new wiper blades, new air filters and a few minor oil leak warranty issues. They gave me a free rental car for the day, coffee, a cookie, a tangerine and two dark chocolate Mercedes stars. I am happy with that.

johnand

Noticed you are in Portland. Was that service done at Mercedes of Portland, or Mercedes of Wilsonville?

Glyn M Ruck

Why did your car need new front rotors at 36,000 miles?

ROLLNNN

anyone know if the rotors for the 06-07 C230 are the exact same as the 05 rotors?

Thanks...

Jeffy

Portland.

Jeffy

They were 0.5mm below minimum thickness spec.

Glyn M Ruck

Wow! Guess it's that 350

aznmode

Has anyone ordered from this site? I'm thinking just getting the pads and sensors. Is it necessary to replace the rotor?

http://www.germanstar.net/203bp.htm

aznmode

Wondering the same thing about the rotors being the same on 06-07 models. I have a 2005 also. The rotors on mine aren't completely flat. they have indentations around the outer and inner on both fronts. My SA thinks it's caused by worn pads but it's been like that since I bought the car at 17k miles. I have 54k now.

ROLLNNN

anyone ever use these EBC dimpled and slotted rotors?? opinions?

http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg...7YPMO&v=glance

Thanks,

aznmode

EDIT: Don't buy from these guys. I just called them to ask what brand these are and he didnt wanna say. I asked if they're OEM, he said they're OEM and OEM quality but they're not Mercedes. wtf? I then asked to reconfirm that he didn't know what brand they are. His reply was, well you ask a general question, I give you a general answer.

maverik259

thats friggin hilarious bro! ya my brakes just started squealing slightly over the weekend so im also looking for sets...i was thiking about akebono or hawk w/ rotors from r1concepts! anyone have any history with R1 parts?!

slammer111

Sorry to hijack the thread, but anyone need OEM W203 4matic rotors + pads? I'm trying to dump this one set..

maverik259

especially with the rears! i know ours are solid and they offer a set of drilled/slotted for the rear!

ROLLNNN

Anyone ever use these?? opinions?? I'm looking for Ceramics.. I cant find the Morse Friction master anywhere?? (friction master has the worst customer service, they told me they would get back to me but never did. ive contacted them 3 times) They don't make the Akebono for the 2 piston fronts yet(Akebono Website says they'll be out though) Anyone have any suggestions??

Centric Front Brake Pad Set 2002-2006 Mercedes Benz C230
CENTRIC POSI QUIET CERAMIC BRAKE PAD SET -- Manufactured using the same positive molding process used by OE suppliers which assures consistent friction material density throughout the pad resulting in even wear and braking power; Features precision cut or shaved backing plates with mechanically attached and application specific shims that provide superior noise abatement; Positively molded and scorched to enhance consistent friction performance across a wide temperature range; Includes Centric product's 90-day and 3,000-mile warranty.

Fits: W202, W203. Location: Front


FITS (ENGINE/CHASSIS) 2002-2006 Mercedes Benz C230 CE105.08720 $47.62 <li style="list-style-position: inside;">2005: Kompressor; 4Cyl 1.8L;

maverik259

ive seen people on here who said they've gotten the akebono for the front 2 piston of the 05 w203!

ROLLNNN

really??? don't tell me i gotta read through this whole thread again!!!
do you know where to get them? i checked their website and its telling me that they are not available yet?

maverik259

umm...try doing a general search for akebono first...im not entirely sure but i remember alot of people talking about getting them from autopart stores and confusion with the part numbers etc. but i thought there were some reviews on them! sorry i couldnt help any more

TemjinX2

i have them on my c32...the low noise ceramic version with oem rotors. They stop slightly better then stock but have no brake dust or very little. 2wks of driving and no dust.

I got mine from tirerack.com. I'm not sure if they make them for your car though.

gaiex

Hi Guys, I'm needing pads ASAP, but for what I could read, its best going to EBC, easy to find and at a reasonable price.

I'm going to EBC Yellows, any one have something to say about them? Are they harder on the rotors than the Red's?
This is my big concern, and off course, that they have a good bite and no noise...

What about pagid's RS or ferodo DS, any one used?

PS: for C55/C32 front brake system, and I'm running out ATE pads, much better than OEM
Thanks