C55 needs rotors - opinions wanted
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C55 needs rotors - opinions wanted
Hey all, I am changing the brake rotors soon on the beast and wanted to ensure I'm not screwing the pooch. I did a bunch of forum reading and still wanted to clear some stuff up.
Anybody have experience with Centric rotors on their C55? I want them drilled like stock and can't find much else around that price point. I've attached a photo of the model I am looking at for the fronts.
I'm pretty set on the Akebono Euro Ceramics as far as pads because of their effective performance and low dust.
Any suggestions on rotors, or pads for that matter, are greatly appreciated!!
Anybody have experience with Centric rotors on their C55? I want them drilled like stock and can't find much else around that price point. I've attached a photo of the model I am looking at for the fronts.
I'm pretty set on the Akebono Euro Ceramics as far as pads because of their effective performance and low dust.
Any suggestions on rotors, or pads for that matter, are greatly appreciated!!
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nice, i appreciate the feedback. I will have to price OEM rotors and Zimmermans for sure. Nothing much different here than a normal brake job right?- my only modern eurocar experience is with E36, E39, E46 Bimmers
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yeah, I heard the Zimmermans are good, but will always look rusty. Here's an example and a solution:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209536
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209536
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I have centric premium rotors and centric semi-metallic (low dust) pads in mine. Very pleased. They feel same as OEM with very little dust.
I just installed full set of centrics in my Lexus last week.
I also have centric rotors and pads in my Saab and my wife's Range Rover.
I guess you could say I am pleased with them. I do not track my car though. For street use they are perfect.
I just installed full set of centrics in my Lexus last week.
I also have centric rotors and pads in my Saab and my wife's Range Rover.
I guess you could say I am pleased with them. I do not track my car though. For street use they are perfect.
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yeah, I heard the Zimmermans are good, but will always look rusty. Here's an example and a solution:
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209536
http://www.bimmerfest.com/forums/showthread.php?t=209536
http://forums.pelicanparts.com/porsc...e-surface.html
That's a set of coated Zimmerman non-drilled, but you get the idea.
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Is there any reason I should stay with drilled rotors, other than esthetics? I like the look, but if I can save money with a quality smooth one...
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you wont save all that much on a smooth rotor from a good company, they typically don't change the price...and i wouldn't stick with too many other brands than OEM, zimmerman(sometimes), or brake performance (offer lifetime warranted against warping!)
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yeah, that brake performance website has free pads and free shipping ending today! That is too good to pass up with the warranty against warping 
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I did OE everything from getmercedesparts and total for pads and rotors was 330 shipped.
No dust on the fronts now.. before they would get black now they stay pretty clean. Until RLx02 mentioned it I didn't give it much though. And to be honest $330 is cheap.
2034210912 Rotor left
2034210912 Rotor right
2115401717 pad sensor
0054209520 pads
Sub Total $282.19
Shipping method - GROUND Shipping $48.87
Handling Fee $2.00
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Total $333.06
No dust on the fronts now.. before they would get black now they stay pretty clean. Until RLx02 mentioned it I didn't give it much though. And to be honest $330 is cheap.
2034210912 Rotor left
2034210912 Rotor right
2115401717 pad sensor
0054209520 pads
Sub Total $282.19
Shipping method - GROUND Shipping $48.87
Handling Fee $2.00
--------------
Total $333.06
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is that just the new OEM pads, or a low dust variant?
or are you just saying that you've simply been getting very little dust from the non special OEM pads you put on
or are you just saying that you've simply been getting very little dust from the non special OEM pads you put on
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I can also confirm now that stock OEM Mercedes brake pads for our C55 AMG have very low dust. I did notice, however, that the inital bite of these new pads is not as high as before when I was tracking the car earlier this past summer.
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Interesting comment about the bite. I too noticed the same thing and having 97k on the clock figured I just needed new brake lines and a flush.
While I am fine with them I wanted a little bit more aggressive brakes so I may have to switch over to some other pads.
While I am fine with them I wanted a little bit more aggressive brakes so I may have to switch over to some other pads.
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I've heard good things about akebono from others. I'll give those a try. Also I will mention that the new OE pads don't squeak. The old ones didn't either but I've seen service bulletins for the C55's that squeaking is normal. Or at least it has been reported a bit.
