SL55 Brakes on a C32! ?
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SL55 Brakes on a C32! ?
Anyone done this mod yet? Thinking of doing my fronts with the SL55, 8 piston calipers and rears in the C32, 4 piston brakes. Any thoughts? Anyone done it?
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Bensitto,
While it is a good idea, it does not work without major modification including custom brackets and new rotors. Once that expense is calculated, you are better off with a Brembo or Kleemann brake upgrade. The SL55 rotors are HEAVY, whereas a 2-piece rotor from Brembo/Kleemann is much lighter, and should lead to better braking. You can find more info on this by doing a search.
Thanks,
Ben
While it is a good idea, it does not work without major modification including custom brackets and new rotors. Once that expense is calculated, you are better off with a Brembo or Kleemann brake upgrade. The SL55 rotors are HEAVY, whereas a 2-piece rotor from Brembo/Kleemann is much lighter, and should lead to better braking. You can find more info on this by doing a search.
Thanks,
Ben
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Originally posted by bverotti
I am pretty happy with the C32 AMG brakes. However I have never experienced Brembo brakes.
Someone who has expierienced both please comment.
Thx.
I am pretty happy with the C32 AMG brakes. However I have never experienced Brembo brakes.
Someone who has expierienced both please comment.
Thx.
brake kits.
sharper feel & sensitive, think of its 332 mm rotor vs 345 mm/AMG
Good enough is my comment to the brake of C32.
Excellent is then for Brembo.
