JG26_Irish

I was shopping for new front brake rotors and pads for my C32 this week and I noticed a brand of pads that listed a warning that said that any car with a active braking/stability control system had to have it deactivated with the Mercedes Star system prior to working on the brakes due to pressure build up in the system which can result in severe injury. Hmmmm.

That makes my do it yourself plan sound risky. Is this true? Can a do it yourselfer do this job?

I don't work on my own car alot due to time issues but I enjoy doing minor jobs like the brakes cause then I know it is done right and I get to know the car better.

Irish

DarkXerox

Yeah there is a thread somewhere in here that tells you how to do the pads, it is a really easy job since you don't even have to take off the rotors. Just gotta pop the pins out in the calipers, slide out the old pads, put in the new ones with the antisqueal paste and you're good to go. 1hr job max.

But search for the full writeup. A lot of us switched to ceramic based pads too, since they dust less. Either Akebono's or EBC redstuff pads seem to be the most popular.

e1000

Website is mis-informed, probably a general warning for AMG/Mercedes cars. The C32 does not have the SBC braking system.

greasybenz

Since youve been shopping around for pads and rotors, whats the cheapest you have found?

Ive found duralast rotors from autozone for $65 each and pads from kragen for $40.

TemjinX2

i'm using oem rotors and akembono ceramic pads from tirerack. They stop a little better then oem, but there biggest benefit is no brake dust. I can go on for weeks without seeing any brake dust.

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/resul...2&autoModClar=

MRAMG1

Be for warned about autozone duralast rotors. Namely they are NOT AMG size rotors. They are stock MB size, aka they DON'T work for our cars. Been there done that. They can order the correct size but they are $245 a piece.

By the way, EBC redstuff work GREAT. No dust, and are track worthy. I highly recomend them to ANYONE that occasionaly tracks their car. Tirerack does NOT recomend the akembono cremaics for track useage, fyi.

See yeah

Almost forgot, it took me about 30 minutes to do both sides. VERY easy, just make sure to buy TWO new brake sensors form MB about $6 each, as the ones that come with the pads NEVER work.

JG26_Irish

Thanks, I had done the brakes on my old C36 and it confused me when I saw that warning. I had been looking at the EBC red stuff but was not sure how good they were. Glad to hear that they are a worthy alternative to OEM pads. I don't care about the black dust but do want the car to stop well.

BTW: the C32 OEM rotors are cross drilled. Most of the websites do not tell if they are drilled or not. I want to make sure that the new rotors are cross drilled as per OEM. Who knows a good source for those?

Irish

Fifth Ring

Zimmerman makes aftermarket rotors that are as good as original.

Definitely get the wear sensors from your dealer or another solid source. You can re-use the ones you have, but I always seem to break them.

It's a real easy job. Every time I do it, I get quicker.

Remember to break them in well. Find an empty stretch of road and do a series of near-stops (50 to 5 MPH) until they get really hot. Then let them cool.

JG26_Irish

Pair of cross drilled Zimmermanns and set of EBC redstuff pads ordered yesterday. It is nice to share past experiences with this group and save each other some guess work. There are so darn few of these cars around that finding tuning and set up info is tuff. Thanks lads.

Irish

c32used

OP do a search for rotors and brake pads there is alot of info here about them...so many to choose from for the spendor and the budget shopper

03MBC32

Replaced my front Rotors and pads yesterday. I used Pilenga rotors and Padgid pads. The rotors were only $120 CDN each. I couldn't find much info regarding Pilenga, only that they are from Italy. Well the finish of the rotors are equal of better than Bremnbos I used for other cars in the past. Very nice machining, inside hub and vent area painted black and drilled camfered edges very smooth. No evidence of any burrs. Hopefully the steel is of similar quality. Only time will tell.

Gramma_Benz

I've always heard really good things about Zimmerman rotors but their main drawback being that they are not coated to resist rust. It doesn't hurt anything, but you will see rust on your rotors all the time.

moosejaw

Look for the thread I started on not how to do them. I unscrewd one the caliper bolts to RZRLP's front rotors. That was an interesting story

mischief

I replaced my front rotors and pads last summer with Pilenga rotors. From my research on the web, it appears that they were the stock rotors for the C 32. They also manufacture rotors for Stoptech.

boohooramblers

Are the front rotors X-drilled?

How have those rotors held up?

If they are a good replacement for the OE rotors, then they are priced very well:
~ $60 per rear and ~ $100 per front

batman6

i'm also looking for a set of rotors...do most of u guys stick with just OEM or is there any other brand that is good and at a good price

03MBC32

I've had the Pilenga rotors on the car for 6 months. So far no problems and still look like new. They'll get workout on the track in a couple of weeks. I'll post pictures of the rotors after the event. I went with the Pilengas since they were the lowest price here in Canada. $100.00 less each rotor than the MB part.

JG26_Irish

I installed the EBC redstuff ceramic pads and the Zimmermann OEm style cross drilled rotors. Both have performed well. I had my car on the track but only ran a few laps and really did not give the brakes a work out. Still I am very satisfied with them so far.

Irish

spr

If you need rotors I'd hunt around for a full brake set of clk63 take offs. I did and sold my old ones for 1k! ha!

Panzerknacker

Running Zimmerman drilled front rotors with EBC red brake pads. Also very happy with them. Try www.partstrain.com or www.partsgeek.com

Ultraman

Where did you buy those Pilenga rotors? Are they located in GTA? Can you provide the information where to buy?

Thanks.

Bao_Amg

Get parts from Importec, they ship fast and affordable prices.
very simple and easy job.........http://www.installuniversity.com/mb/...amg-brake.html

Ultraman

I am afraid that our country (Canada) custom taxes would cost more than the parts along!

03MBC32

Try this Canadian web site :http://www.iapexperts.com/PartDesc.a...t=Brake%20Disc

Free shipping over $75. They also have Zimmeran's in stock which are cheaper than the Pilengas. I've made a couple of purchases from them. Quick delivery.

Quicktwinturbo

Anyone has experiences with EBC Yellow?????
I heard bad things about EBC greens...