C32 Rear Brakes Conversion Question
11-22-2008, 11:34 PM
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C32 Rear Brakes Conversion Question
What would be a bolt on rear brake system that I can use on my C32? 
I would like it to be MB if possible. I want to be able to buy pads easily.
I was chatting with sme guy that waas replacing the pads on his Lexus "F". He told me that he paid $700 for just the pads at the Lexus dealership. 
How much should I expect to pay for the C32?
Miguel
I would like it to be MB if possible. I want to be able to buy pads easily.
I was chatting with sme guy that waas replacing the pads on his Lexus "F". He told me that he paid $700 for just the pads at the Lexus dealership. How much should I expect to pay for the C32?
Miguel
11-23-2008, 04:18 AM
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silver 2002 c32 amg
Some time ago I was looking to change my rear discs for vented and cross drilled ones (mainly for the look ) but found that no one seemed able to supply what I wanted
then after doing some research I found that the rear discs from the old R129 silver arrow were the same size and are in fact vented and cross drilled so should fit the C32
without issue
I never went ahead with them so couldn't be certain but I don't see why not
The part number for the drilled OE 300x22 rear rotor is I believe 129-423-05-12 and list price was something like $90 each.
then after doing some research I found that the rear discs from the old R129 silver arrow were the same size and are in fact vented and cross drilled so should fit the C32
without issue
I never went ahead with them so couldn't be certain but I don't see why not
The part number for the drilled OE 300x22 rear rotor is I believe 129-423-05-12 and list price was something like $90 each.
11-23-2008, 10:31 AM
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I have two questions for you my friend:
1. Just what are you trying to accomplish here, looks or performance?
2. You do realilize that the fronts do 80% of the work?
Now if its the frist, aka looks, several companies offer slotted/drilled/even dimpled rotors.
If its for performance, well the stocks with a good pad ALREADY are track worthy. If your still serious about performace, Brembo offers two different upgrades put at a fairly STEEP price, aka $4k a hit.
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1. Just what are you trying to accomplish here, looks or performance?
2. You do realilize that the fronts do 80% of the work?
Now if its the frist, aka looks, several companies offer slotted/drilled/even dimpled rotors.
If its for performance, well the stocks with a good pad ALREADY are track worthy. If your still serious about performace, Brembo offers two different upgrades put at a fairly STEEP price, aka $4k a hit.
See yeah
11-24-2008, 01:18 AM
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I have two questions for you my friend:
1. Just what are you trying to accomplish here, looks or performance?
2. You do realilize that the fronts do 80% of the work?
Now if its the frist, aka looks, several companies offer slotted/drilled/even dimpled rotors.
If its for performance, well the stocks with a good pad ALREADY are track worthy. If your still serious about performace, Brembo offers two different upgrades put at a fairly STEEP price, aka $4k a hit.
See yeah
1. Just what are you trying to accomplish here, looks or performance?
2. You do realilize that the fronts do 80% of the work?
Now if its the frist, aka looks, several companies offer slotted/drilled/even dimpled rotors.
If its for performance, well the stocks with a good pad ALREADY are track worthy. If your still serious about performace, Brembo offers two different upgrades put at a fairly STEEP price, aka $4k a hit.
See yeah
I want a nicer looking rear caliper.
the fronts look so damn nice that if makes the rears look pretty "plain". I certainly dont want to upset the braking balance either. So, I suppose that I will just pull off the calipers and do a nice repaint on them.Miguel
11-24-2008, 06:19 AM
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There is no doubt that the brakes are already good enough strainght from the AMG factory. I dont think I would even need more from the stock setup whether on the street or track.
I want a nicer looking rear caliper. the fronts look so damn nice that if makes the rears look pretty "plain". I certainly dont want to upset the braking balance either. So, I suppose that I will just pull off the calipers and do a nice repaint on them.
Miguel
I want a nicer looking rear caliper.
the fronts look so damn nice that if makes the rears look pretty "plain". I certainly dont want to upset the braking balance either. So, I suppose that I will just pull off the calipers and do a nice repaint on them.Miguel
And I will definitly agree, the rear stock look out of place compared to our lovely front, muti piston AMG lettered calipers
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