C32 brakes questions.
04-29-2003, 02:02 AM
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01 C200 Kompressor, 02 C32 AMG
AMGs only or all MB?? ... I wonder why the C32 brakes cost a lot less compared to the normal Brembo aftermarket brake kits...after all they all came from the same factory...
04-29-2003, 04:40 AM
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I believe only the calipers are actually made by Brembo. As many have pointed out, there isn't that much technology in the rotors... They are heavy, reverse directional (one is backwards), 1-piece, etc. For many models, Brembo offers a 1-piece and a 2-piece upgrade using the same caliper, and usually having a $1,000 difference in price. Manufacturing a hat for a 2-piece rotor specific to the car can be very expensive (added to a bigger/better rotor). Only a handful of people will upgrade their brakes to a Brembo GT kit, compared to those who will purchase C32's, and have the factory upgrade. Being that Mercedes buys in mass quantities, and that they are not as technologically advanced as a 14" kit, they can sell at much cheaper prices.
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05-12-2003, 07:50 AM
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01 C200 Kompressor, 02 C32 AMG
Jet...that suckers will be installed next week tuesday...I'll post some feedback....so stay tuned 
....damn I can't wait!!
....damn I can't wait!!
05-12-2003, 09:40 AM
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i have fitted the C32 AMG rotors and calipers in my car, i dont wanna spoil your day, but franky i am a little bit disappointed,
the rotors are directional but one direction only, so if i can remember correctly the right hand side is wrongly sided...
i suggest you can get some that can do the job properly to fit it, make sure you put in the appropriate brake fluid "DOT 4", and release all the "air" in ALL FOUR brakes both front and rear, the first time i have it done, the guy forgot to release the "air" at the back, so i have get another guy to do it again, but still...... so on the third time i put in steel cables too, it feel much better, so i suggest you should fit the cables too
i have it for almost one month, my comment is it stops pretty good but not as good as i have expected, also you can feel the front can stop but whereas you can still feel a little bit push or force from the rear, cos i did not change the brakes at the front, so i guess thats the downside
the rotors are directional but one direction only, so if i can remember correctly the right hand side is wrongly sided...
i suggest you can get some that can do the job properly to fit it, make sure you put in the appropriate brake fluid "DOT 4", and release all the "air" in ALL FOUR brakes both front and rear, the first time i have it done, the guy forgot to release the "air" at the back, so i have get another guy to do it again, but still...... so on the third time i put in steel cables too, it feel much better, so i suggest you should fit the cables too
i have it for almost one month, my comment is it stops pretty good but not as good as i have expected, also you can feel the front can stop but whereas you can still feel a little bit push or force from the rear, cos i did not change the brakes at the front, so i guess thats the downside
05-12-2003, 10:35 AM
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01 C200 Kompressor, 02 C32 AMG
Where did you get the steel brake lines?, what brand? and how much?....I've been looking for them but I couldn't find any...
05-12-2003, 11:08 AM
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i guess there is a little bit difficulty here cos you are in sydney and i am in hong kong, so even i tell you where i got it still doesnt help, anyway i got my C32 brakes for HK$5,680 divide that by 5 (roughly) then you will get the aussie $ equivalent and my steel line for HK$1,800 all 4 lines front and rear
but as i said its good idea to fit the steel line too, thats my own personal experience
but as i said its good idea to fit the steel line too, thats my own personal experience
05-12-2003, 10:41 PM
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can i just get the AMG calipers and then buy a set of brembo cross-drilled directional rotors from evosport? are there any "extra" pasrts i need to do this conversion or just the calipers and steel brake lines?
05-12-2003, 11:03 PM
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I think AMG rotors are good enough....well they're good enough to be fitted on the C32 
Hopefully I can get the stainless steel brake lines to be custom made locally. So far it looks promising as I've made some calls and they said that they can do it as long as I got the factory sample.
Hopefully I can get the stainless steel brake lines to be custom made locally. So far it looks promising as I've made some calls and they said that they can do it as long as I got the factory sample.
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05-20-2003, 11:54 AM
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01 C200 Kompressor, 02 C32 AMG
I bought the C32 front brakes for about US$900 including brake pads, it cost a bit more here in Australia but I believe that you can get the same thing in US for about US$700.
Braking quality??... I can feel the brakes now bite harder than the stock ones, but I think theres still more room for improvement as the brakes are still in breaking in period for another 200km.
Braking quality??... I can feel the brakes now bite harder than the stock ones, but I think theres still more room for improvement as the brakes are still in breaking in period for another 200km.
05-21-2003, 08:20 PM
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01 C200 Kompressor, 02 C32 AMG
Originally posted by tomz_racing
is that the full complete set ?
is that the full complete set ?
05-21-2003, 10:14 PM
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so how about the rear brakes ?
so how about the rear brakes ?
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05-22-2003, 12:02 AM
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The W210 E55 AMG rear brakes are a direct bolt on. I installed them months ago on my wifes Coupe (they will fit any W203). No special modifications required.
Stainless steel lines were impossible for me to find- I tried every source in the US I could think of. All I got were replies that they could be custom made from specs of a standard set etc. I had a set made locally with swaged fittings. They greatly improved the pedal feel, much firmer. I paid approx $200 for the set of four lines.
Stainless steel lines were impossible for me to find- I tried every source in the US I could think of. All I got were replies that they could be custom made from specs of a standard set etc. I had a set made locally with swaged fittings. They greatly improved the pedal feel, much firmer. I paid approx $200 for the set of four lines.
05-22-2003, 01:13 AM
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01 C200 Kompressor, 02 C32 AMG
Originally posted by KLEEMANN
Stainless steel lines were impossible for me to find- I tried every source in the US I could think of. All I got were replies that they could be custom made from specs of a standard set etc. I had a set made locally with swaged fittings. They greatly improved the pedal feel, much firmer. I paid approx $200 for the set of four lines.
Stainless steel lines were impossible for me to find- I tried every source in the US I could think of. All I got were replies that they could be custom made from specs of a standard set etc. I had a set made locally with swaged fittings. They greatly improved the pedal feel, much firmer. I paid approx $200 for the set of four lines.
05-22-2003, 04:23 AM
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much firmer! the first few times i step on the brake paddle it locks up the wheels and abs kicks in but you will get use to it after a while as i said before it is highly recommended i love it and it feels much better and firmer
05-22-2003, 06:56 AM
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01 C200 Kompressor, 02 C32 AMG
I'm aware that you've changed all your brake lines...I'm just wondering if just changing the front would be as firm as changing all four.
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