C32 brakes on the C230K
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C32 brakes on the C230K
I now have in my hot hands the C32 front calibers for fitting on my C230K coupe. I do not like the stock MB brake pads, looking at Porterfield.
Wow those Porterfield brake pads are expensive, $179 for the C32s fronts. I have some time to research brake rotors and pads to go with the C32 AMG calibers.
Still hoping someone has info on the C32 rear brakes, they are ventillated and will resist fade much better than the C230 non ventillated rear rotors. Anyone have part numbers for the C32 rear rotors, calibers and pads?
Wow those Porterfield brake pads are expensive, $179 for the C32s fronts. I have some time to research brake rotors and pads to go with the C32 AMG calibers.
Still hoping someone has info on the C32 rear brakes, they are ventillated and will resist fade much better than the C230 non ventillated rear rotors. Anyone have part numbers for the C32 rear rotors, calibers and pads?
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Re: C32 brakes on the C230K
Originally posted by breastroker
Still hoping someone has info on the C32 rear brakes, they are ventillated and will resist fade much better than the C230 non ventillated rear rotors.
Still hoping someone has info on the C32 rear brakes, they are ventillated and will resist fade much better than the C230 non ventillated rear rotors.
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Re: Re: C32 brakes on the C230K
Originally posted by Mike T.
Have you ever experienced fade in the brakes of your C 230 K? If so, I'd like to know where you drive. I could see it happening if you're at a track at 10-10ths...
Have you ever experienced fade in the brakes of your C 230 K? If so, I'd like to know where you drive. I could see it happening if you're at a track at 10-10ths...
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Re: C32 brakes on the C230K
Originally posted by breastroker
Still hoping someone has info on the C32 rear brakes, they are ventillated and will resist fade much better than the C230 non ventillated rear rotors. Anyone have part numbers for the C32 rear rotors, calibers and pads?
Still hoping someone has info on the C32 rear brakes, they are ventillated and will resist fade much better than the C230 non ventillated rear rotors. Anyone have part numbers for the C32 rear rotors, calibers and pads?
This then prompted the suggestion to use the rear brakes from the W210 E55. They'll fit and provide an increase in rotor diameter (the C32's are the same diameter as on the non-AMG cars, which is probably why the calipers and pads are the same). The E55 rotors are ventilated, but not cross-drilled (same as on the C32).
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Re: C32 brakes on the C230K
[QUOTE]Originally posted by breastroker
[B]I now have in my hot hands the C32 front calibers for fitting on my C230K coupe. I do not like the stock MB brake pads, looking at Porterfield.
Wow those Porterfield brake pads are expensive, $179 for the C32s fronts. I have some time to research brake rotors and pads to go with the C32 AMG calibers.
Still hoping someone has info on the C32 rear brakes, they are ventillated and will resist fade much better than the C230 non ventillated rear rotors. Anyone have part numbers for the C32 rear rotors, calibers and pads?
The C32 Brakes Work Great
The Porterfields are a Good Choice Also install a set of Braided Lines to Firm up The Pedal
Might Want to Install a set of Cross drilled rear Rotors.. It Will Help cool and will match the fronts.. I Did My Wifes Coupe and It Stops a Lot Better!
[B]I now have in my hot hands the C32 front calibers for fitting on my C230K coupe. I do not like the stock MB brake pads, looking at Porterfield.
Wow those Porterfield brake pads are expensive, $179 for the C32s fronts. I have some time to research brake rotors and pads to go with the C32 AMG calibers.
Still hoping someone has info on the C32 rear brakes, they are ventillated and will resist fade much better than the C230 non ventillated rear rotors. Anyone have part numbers for the C32 rear rotors, calibers and pads?
The C32 Brakes Work Great
The Porterfields are a Good Choice Also install a set of Braided Lines to Firm up The Pedal
Might Want to Install a set of Cross drilled rear Rotors.. It Will Help cool and will match the fronts.. I Did My Wifes Coupe and It Stops a Lot Better!
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Mark,
What stainless steel brake lines did you use and who did you get them from? It looks like the G-Stop are Dot approved and the most popular by installers now.
Sure would like to see your wifes coupe and pick your brain for ideas. There is a Import car show this weekend at Long Beach convention, and there is a MB get-to0 gether the following weekend. Are you going to either?
From the C32 forum someone listed the C32 front brake size, several other popular cars use the same pad. So Mintex, Porterfield, EBC, Pagid and others are all available. I am looking for immediate stopping distance for surface and freeway driving, not for racing conditions. Also less dust.
Like what others have said before, the number one priority is good tires, the Michelon Pilots are Z rated and stop as good as the best street tires. The goal would be to cut braking distance in a panic stop, which I believe the AMG (Brembo) brakes will do.
What stainless steel brake lines did you use and who did you get them from? It looks like the G-Stop are Dot approved and the most popular by installers now.
Sure would like to see your wifes coupe and pick your brain for ideas. There is a Import car show this weekend at Long Beach convention, and there is a MB get-to0 gether the following weekend. Are you going to either?
From the C32 forum someone listed the C32 front brake size, several other popular cars use the same pad. So Mintex, Porterfield, EBC, Pagid and others are all available. I am looking for immediate stopping distance for surface and freeway driving, not for racing conditions. Also less dust.
Like what others have said before, the number one priority is good tires, the Michelon Pilots are Z rated and stop as good as the best street tires. The goal would be to cut braking distance in a panic stop, which I believe the AMG (Brembo) brakes will do.
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