Buying a C32 AMG
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Buying a C32 AMG
Hi All,
I would like to start off by stating "what a great site"
I am currently in the process of purchasing a C32 AMG 2001 model and would like to get advice on the following issues:
1. The car recently had brand new pads all round the car and during the test drive I can feel a judder when braking. The discs seem ok. Could this be that the new pads need time to settle in ?
2. There is a slight squeaky noise coming from the steering wheel when driving. Has anyone experienced this before ?
Look forward to any guidance.
Many thanks Razor
I would like to start off by stating "what a great site"
I am currently in the process of purchasing a C32 AMG 2001 model and would like to get advice on the following issues:
1. The car recently had brand new pads all round the car and during the test drive I can feel a judder when braking. The discs seem ok. Could this be that the new pads need time to settle in ?
2. There is a slight squeaky noise coming from the steering wheel when driving. Has anyone experienced this before ?
Look forward to any guidance.
Many thanks Razor
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a 2001? you sure its an 01? they made them from 02-04. maybe it was made in 2001.5 model, but is actually an 02?
1) a judder? like you feel vibrations? front or back? sounds like warped rotors
2) i have no squeaky noise
congrats on your upcoming new car! and start saving up for some mods to make that thing REALLY go!
1) a judder? like you feel vibrations? front or back? sounds like warped rotors
2) i have no squeaky noise
congrats on your upcoming new car! and start saving up for some mods to make that thing REALLY go!
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thanks for the quick reply 
it is a 51 plate.
Also not sure where the sounds is coming from but feels like the front I think.
Are warped rotors expensive to fix and did the issue occur with the new pads as the previous owner did not replace the discs at the same time ?
thanks Razor
it is a 51 plate.
Also not sure where the sounds is coming from but feels like the front I think.
Are warped rotors expensive to fix and did the issue occur with the new pads as the previous owner did not replace the discs at the same time ?
thanks Razor
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Hi All,
I would like to start off by stating "what a great site"
I am currently in the process of purchasing a C32 AMG 2001 model and would like to get advice on the following issues:
1. The car recently had brand new pads all round the car and during the test drive I can feel a judder when braking. The discs seem ok. Could this be that the new pads need time to settle in ?
2. There is a slight squeaky noise coming from the steering wheel when driving. Has anyone experienced this before ?
Look forward to any guidance.
Many thanks Razor
I would like to start off by stating "what a great site"
I am currently in the process of purchasing a C32 AMG 2001 model and would like to get advice on the following issues:
1. The car recently had brand new pads all round the car and during the test drive I can feel a judder when braking. The discs seem ok. Could this be that the new pads need time to settle in ?
2. There is a slight squeaky noise coming from the steering wheel when driving. Has anyone experienced this before ?
Look forward to any guidance.
Many thanks Razor
Squeaking from turning the steering wheel or coming from the front when driving?
Last edited by ML500K; Dec 7, 2009 at 10:47 PM.
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Hi All,
I would like to start off by stating "what a great site"
I am currently in the process of purchasing a C32 AMG 2001 model and would like to get advice on the following issues:
1. The car recently had brand new pads all round the car and during the test drive I can feel a judder when braking. The discs seem ok. Could this be that the new pads need time to settle in ?
2. There is a slight squeaky noise coming from the steering wheel when driving. Has anyone experienced this before ?
Look forward to any guidance.
Many thanks Razor
I would like to start off by stating "what a great site"
I am currently in the process of purchasing a C32 AMG 2001 model and would like to get advice on the following issues:
1. The car recently had brand new pads all round the car and during the test drive I can feel a judder when braking. The discs seem ok. Could this be that the new pads need time to settle in ?
2. There is a slight squeaky noise coming from the steering wheel when driving. Has anyone experienced this before ?
Look forward to any guidance.
Many thanks Razor
as for the judder it's probably a warped rotor like jturk said, you can't see it by visual inspection alone. Also, the people on this site have been EXTREMELY helpful and most problems are solved pretty easily.
john
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