We recently did a Brembo GT install on my C300. Just thought I'd share some pictures and videos.

Granted using such massive brakes on the C300 would be overkill, but it never hurts to have better braking capabilities (as you'll see in some video comparisons later). Plus, truth be told, we can't help but admit that the brakes just look awesome on the car. The car is completely stock except for the brakes.

Before installation. Stock brakes still on the car.


Brembo GT Calipers.


Brembo GT discs.


Brembo GT caliper brackets.


Stock front brakes.


Front brake system installed.


Rears installed.


Cleaning out the brakes, making sure for a clean (both figuratively and literally) installation.


Bleeding out the brakes.


Front's all done.


Rear's all done.


All done at the shop.


Next up, we took the cars to the track to do some testing. We took two similar Mercedes Benz W204 C Classes and hit the track. The difference? The silver C class is fitted with the Brembo GT brake system while the other is on stock OE brakes. Comparison tests done at 80kph (50mph) and 100kph (62mph) where each car performs an emergency stop. Guess who edges out and brakes faster?

At the track.




The stock C class with an Italian stallion for some company.


Helmet for safety!


We slapped on some stickers in order to identify the C class with the Brembo brakes on it.


Slapped on some cameras as well to capture the test.


The two C classes.


The test: Accelerate and maintain the selected speed for the test, perform full emergency stop once crossing the finish line.


Under hard braking.


Silver C class with Brembo GT kit edging out it's competition under hard braking.


Here are some videos of the tests we did. Essentially both cars would accelerate up to the desired speed, 80kph and 100kph and upon crossing the finish line on the track, both cars would do an emergency brake. Whatever car crosses the line first doesn't matter since both cars would be maintaining their owns speeds and both drivers were instructed to slam on the brakes when their own car passes the finish line. Plus, it turned out to be very difficult to keep both cars side by side during acceleration as one driver would put their foot down a tad quicker than the other, so we eventually just decided on keeping the cars in cruise control and the car do it's job of maintaining our speeds at the moment we cross the finish line.


Granted this isn't a scientific test (rim sizes, tire types are different -the white C class actually had better tires) in any shape or form, the results can't be denied that the GT kit really slows the car down much better. At the end of the day, it never hurts to decrease your braking distance by an extra 15 to 18+ feet.

After that, we took the cars out on the track for some fun!






Overall, it was a fun day at the shop and the track!

 

love the brembos!!! wish i could afford it! lol

 

I really like these just for the looks! How much did it cost ya?

 

This is a very nice upgrade for the c300

 

nice one kabayan .. was the test track in cali or phil ?

 

nice to see how good the oem brakes are.....

 

Tires have a lot to do with stopping distances, not just brakes. It does look good, but for the cost I'm not sure the ROI is there.. stock brakes are pretty good!

 

+1

 

The car with oem brakes crossed about half a car length early so i'd say the improvement is
Marginal. The Brembos look good but not $$$ good IMO

 

Whatever car crosses the line first doesn't matter since both cars would be maintaining their own speeds regardless of who was ahead of who. Both drivers would then slam on the brakes when their own car passes the finish line.

 

The track's in the Philippines. Clark International Raceway to be exact.

 

Indeed, the tires on the stock car were Michelin Pilot Sport 3s while the tires on the Brembo car were Goodyear Eagles F1s. According to Tire Rack, the Michelin Pilot Sports edge out the Goodyears across the board. So in theory, in terms of tires, the stock car should have the advantage.

 

looks like it .. great job

 

how much you buy it ?

 

Why would you quote his entire thread? What the heck.

 

It's around $3,995.00 for the front set and $3,495.00 for the rear set.

 

sorry, i'm new i don't know much about web. sorry

 

Sorry for bumping an old thread!
This brakes looks damn good. My question is are you still lowered on eibach pro-kit springs?

 

Nope, I've gone back to the stock lowered AMG sport springs.

 

Thanks for your reply albert! Really appreciated.
May I ask why you went back to stock?

 

I found the Eibach springs a little too low and my car couldn't clear the parking lot ramp that's in my office. It would have been the perfect excuse to tell my boss for not being able to make it to work though! LOL

Ride wise, it was definitely stiffer and more compliant. Handling improved but going over potholes and bumps were not as fun. I would also recommend replacing your shock with one that would match the Eibach's lower ride better.

 

just the fronts cost the same as an AMG brake upgrade.

 

How about some more aggressive pads on stock rotors?

Coming from the Supra World, Stoptech's do not stop better, nor do brembos or AP racing, in the regular daily driving world, usually. What they do offer is increased capacity and longevity to keep braking and braking and braking, alas racing.

Never the less, the car does look really good with a set of Brembos!

 

Totally agree, if you intend to do mostly street driving, a decent pad and disc upgrade would most likely be more than enough. The Brembos really shine on the track or on a long spirited twisty drive where the brake temperatures stay high for long periods of time. We tend to go on runs where we push our cars quite hard on mountain roads. I've already experienced significant brake fade on the stock brake setup so the Brembo was a very welcome upgrade. The Brembos work real well with getting rid of any excess heat and brake fade is really minimized. And yes, no matter what, they make any car look really good! Oh and yes, minimal brake dust as well!