Aftermarket Brake Package
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2006 C230
Aftermarket Brake Package
Hey guys, my '06 230 is in need of brakes. Not sure if I need rotors or not but I would like to upgrade to an aftermarket package. Anything good out there?
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2004.0 C230 Sedan
Aftermarket parts will be hit or miss. Many times people have had the wrong rotor sent to them, even after verifying the year, make and model of the car. Some aftermarket options that are popular are the EBC rotors and R1 Concepts rotors. I personally don't like the EBC rotors as they are a strange bronze color. Please note some of the EBC rotors are just repackaged rotors from another manufacturer, if you search you will find plenty of threads on thsi. I personally have R1Concepts cross drilled and slotted rotors on front and rear, and are happy with them. There are a few other forum members who have also been satisfied with R1. R1 Concepts uses "Centric" rotor blanks, and then machines them in house to add cross-drill/slots.
Do a search and you will find a wealth of information about brakes.
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Anything's possible with enough money.
If you didn't win the lottery, saying what your current setup is for your entire car, what you're looking to spend, etc., would do wonders towards getting a half-decent answer.
If you didn't win the lottery, saying what your current setup is for your entire car, what you're looking to spend, etc., would do wonders towards getting a half-decent answer.
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You might want to re-read his post; he's got EBC rotors and Akebono ceramic pads (which I have as well, I'd recommend them - no dust, and very good stopping power).
For 800-1k, you could get 2-piece rotors & Akebonos; I've got that setup with Racing Brake rotors - do a search, as I posted pics. I upgraded to C32 calipers, though (not sure if 2006 C's use the same rotor size or not).
For 800-1k, you could get 2-piece rotors & Akebonos; I've got that setup with Racing Brake rotors - do a search, as I posted pics. I upgraded to C32 calipers, though (not sure if 2006 C's use the same rotor size or not).