rlee02135

I just got back from the dealer and they said i would need new front brake pads and rotors. They also, gave me a quote....$580. What a ripoff.
Anyways, I was wondering if you guys knew a good place that sells the c32AMG front brake kit. I checked Evosport, they want $1017.
Please Help!!!
Thanks

amdeutsch

No flame but STFF. Just recently I read about someone wanting to sell one on here.

TruTaing

are you sure those brakes would work w/ your car/wheels?

How does one know if brakes would fit their current setup? I just had my brakes looked at and they said ive got like 20% left before i need to change out my brakes...

drexappeal

Actually, $580 for front pads and rotors is not that bad a price. My dealership wanted $50 less just to replace the front pads ONLY.

Just so you know (in case you didn't already), if you want to do a front brake upgrade, it's gonna cost more than the $580 (to replace the pads/rotors) because you'll need to upgrade the calipers as well.

rlee02135

yeah, but i really like the c32s brakes.
i can do the work myself, so now is the right time
anyone know where to get them cheap?

Moviela

There are [I]no[I] cheap AMG parts.

You should be able to buy the parts for the brake job for less than $250, and do the front axel yourself. Change the hardware and sensors, too. Polish the 'ways' on the calipers, and the sliding portion of the pads. Wear gloves and do not get a speck of dirt or grease on the pads or rotor friction surfaces.

Using the Mercedes specified lubricants will prevent squeeking, and allow the pads to move easily.

After cleaning the piston boots, look them over for any sign of deterioration, and replace them if necessary.

After the job is done, flush with Mercedes brake fluid. The other stuff, even ATE racing blue or gold do not meet Mercedes specification for brake fluid. Remember, even if it is pricy, MB brake fluid is cheaper than seals, calipers, and master cylinders.

rlee02135

i am looking for the full AMG brake kit for the front.
rotors, calipers, pads
the price at evosport was $1017
tahts crazy. people on this forum have gotten them for around $700

Buellwinkle

Our Ford dealer wanted $600 for rear pads and rotors. The worst part was they were Motorcraft, not even Ford parts. For those that don't know, Motorcraft is Ford's low end imported parts, usually half the price of Ford OEM parts. No matter what, they will take you for a ride for brakes, must be their cash cow. If you can't find a good deal on the big brakes, get some Porterfield pads and one of their cryo treated slotted or drilled rotors and do it yourself, should only take about an hour at most. I've seen people put the big brakes from the 2004.5 C230 on the 2004 and they fit fine with the 7 spoke wheels. If you were local I'ld help you out but I'm not driving to Beantown anytime soon.

RES

c32 brakes will fit your wheels, thats what is on my car now. And clk 55 rear brakes fit too.

HoustonC230

Depending on when your car was made... you may already have the C32 brakes. The 2004.5's came with the amg brakes... just not labeled as such.

Buellwinkle

You can tell by his wheels he doesn't have the 2004.5.

C230 Sport Coup

$700 was long time ago in a galaxy devioud of bush's
freewheeling spending policies.
Yup. Gold was <300 an ounce too. Or rather the dollar was worth twice as much. I hear FEMA's has come good prices on mobile homes.

I saw it coming and got my kit at 600 before it was too late.
Sometimes they come up used, but likely only part worth using is
calipers.
$1000 in todays dollars isn't a bad price. Still 1/3 of Brembo BBK.
Likely I'll need rotors next time...and likely cost about $300-400.

But seriously, if you just need brakes, it's a 1/2 hour job...1 hour
including the beer run. Just pull a wheel. It'll explain itself.
70 for pads and sensors, Rotors are less than 50, or around 60 for drilled rotors. 200 bucks and yer done.

You'll only need to remove about 8 bolts per side, 5 being from the wheel.
Hubs are sealed so it's real easy. Check here and that other place for
instructions.