Time to change some parts~~ - MBWorld.org Forums

Jun 3, 2009 | 04:30 AM

Quicktwinturbo

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Time to change some parts~~

I have about 38k miles on my car now and now is prolly the right time replace few old parts / fluid.

My list:
1. Brake pads: Thinking about going with Hawk or EBC pads..

2. Brake line: Do I need to replace stock one with SS brake line? What's the + side if I go with SS one? Ebay one is priced around 60-70. Are they worth it?

3. Brake fluid: Use OEM or aftermarket ? (Motul,etc)

4. Transmission fluid: OEM or Aftermarket? I know BMW doesn't recommend to change tranny fluid. Is it same for MB?

5. Rear brake disc: Stock one doesn't match the front.. So I'm looking for cross drilled rotors...Of course ebay has them but I'm a bit skeptical about the quality since they are not made from major company

6. Radiator flush: OEM or Aftermarket coolant? It's going to be a hot summer so I'm thinking about running Redline's water wetter as well..

Please share your thoughts and opinions

Thanks in adv.

Last edited by Quicktwinturbo; Jun 3, 2009 at 04:40 AM.

Jun 3, 2009 | 05:19 AM

mb_c55amg_guy

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Originally Posted by Quicktwinturbo

Thanks in adv.

1) Brake Pads - EBC is good
2) Brake Lines - IMO SS is a good thing, as they seem to hold up better than the rubber or braided lines. I planned on doing this to my C55 as i have done it to several of my other imports. I would shop around as a lot of stuff on ebay is crap.
3) Brake Fluid, i stick to OEM, but i am researching other brands to see if there is actually a difference in brands and what pro/con they would have.
4) Dont know, i would consult the manual or talk to a service tech at MB
5) Google the rear brake discs, i am sure you will find better brands out there instead of ebay crap. Some items on ebay are cool because you cant find them elsewhere, but some forum members have bought rotors etc off of ebay with good results.
6) Radiator flush, not really sure, as i havent had to have mine done yet. I will research this too.

I am sure a lot of forum members have more knowledge than i do as i am just now into the euro cars having steered away from the eclipse's and honda's.

Jun 3, 2009 | 10:59 AM

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I have about 38k miles on my car now and now is prolly the right time replace few old parts / fluid.

My list:
1. Brake pads: Thinking about going with Hawk or EBC pads..

2. Brake line: Do I need to replace stock one with SS brake line? What's the + side if I go with SS one? Ebay one is priced around 60-70. Are they worth it?

3. Brake fluid: Use OEM or aftermarket ? (Motul,etc)

4. Transmission fluid: OEM or Aftermarket? I know BMW doesn't recommend to change tranny fluid. Is it same for MB?

5. Rear brake disc: Stock one doesn't match the front.. So I'm looking for cross drilled rotors...Of course ebay has them but I'm a bit skeptical about the quality since they are not made from major company

6. Radiator flush: OEM or Aftermarket coolant? It's going to be a hot summer so I'm thinking about running Redline's water wetter as well..

1. akebono pads are what i use.
2 stainless lines have less flex under hard braking great investment
3motul if you can afford it. need at least 350degrees wet braking 475 dry
4 oem or chrysler atf for a few $ less. you will need new filter and gasket, ebay 22$ also need tranny measuring tool 22$ and new locking tab m/b 2$
5 unless its purley cosmetic stick with stock rotors.
6 oem fluid. contains special additives for the aluminium rad. and blocks ,heads