myc43amg

My front left rotor warped a bit and I need one right away. Are the rotors that fit a 1999 E55 the same as the C43's?

I found a real cheap rotor I want to buy till I save some money and get all 4 good brand. But they only have it for the e55. Please look at the link and see the second to last picture. I know the price is cheap and you get what you pay for but right now my amg rotor is warped and makes ALOT of noise.

http://www.partstrain.com/ShopByDepa...S_BENZ/E55_AMG

Waynec1980

I believe the W210 E55 rotors are the same. Good luck.

myc43amg

Thanks Wayne, but I really need to have a for sure answer because I want to order i today. Anyone no for sue that the 1999 E55 have the same rotors as the C43?

Waynec1980

Well all I can say is I have both cars and have swapped the discs from the E55 to the C43 before. They seemed to be the same for me.

Part No 2104211812 001 BRAKE DISC FRONT AXLE,LEFT C43 AMG
Part No 2104211912 001 BRAKE DISC FRONT AXLE,RIGHT C43 AMG

Part No 2104211812 001 BRAKE DISC LEFT E55 AMG Up To 1999
Part No 2104211912 001 BRAKE DISC RIGHT E55 AMG Up To 1999

Part No 2104211812 001 BRAKE DISC LEFT E55 AMG From 1999
Part No 2104211912 001 BRAKE DISC RIGHT E55 AMG From 1999

Here are the part Nos. to prove it.

I would say I am 100% sure they are the same as I have even just been out to check.

myc43amg

"Well all I can say is I have both cars and have swapped the discs from the E55 to the C43 before"

Now THAT is what you should have said before. That convinces me all the way. Thanks so much!

ECTurboGSX

Wayne is overseas I believe. We didn't get the E55 until 99 where as they have had it longer than us. Our cars use the brake assembly from the E50 AMG, which we never got on this side of the pond. I would verify that in the US prior to ordering, but I'm pretty sure that they are not a direct swap.

However, the part numbers are pretty convincing. If this is in fact the case, I would like to know as well.

Waynec1980

More proof coming up!!

Waynec1980

All the part numbers and diagrams are here. I hope this helps. Does not work with firefox.http://www.detali.ru/cat/oem_mb0.asp?TP=1

Glen H

Actually, it does work with Firefox. When you come upon what seems to be a blank page, simply scroll down.

Glen H

OK, let's assume the brakes are the same for an E55 and C43, and move on to the topic of whether you would put a $29 rotor on your C43. It is very tempting, since the stock rotors are $250 each.

The $29 rotor is part number PRBR34101, listed by a number of vendors if you google that number. It appears from the pictures to be a vented rotor.

My (first) question is this. Normally, there is a separate part number given for the left and right rotors. This makes sense, as the left and right rotors effectively rotate in opposite directions (or if you like rotate the same direction, but face in opposite directions). Thus you would want the fins angling one way on the left rotor, and the other way on the right one.

The $29 rotor appears to be sold as a single part number to be used on either the left or right side. How well can the venting work on them if the fins are not directional?

MarcusF

I would expect a twenty-nine dollar "AMG" disc brake rotor to be amongst the lowest quality items available. Being that it’s $29, I expect the manufacturer to take every cost-cutting means at their disposal. It’s not like these are close out items - this is the retail price. It wouldn’t surprise me if it was drilled for multiple bolt holes. In addition to quickly developing hot spots, wearing unevenly, and having enough runout to cut pad life in half, I expect it to have the stopping power of a wooden mock up brake disk. If you install 1 disc, and the car pulls to the opposite side every time you touch the brakes, you’ll know why. Hopefully they’re balanced, but I wouldn’t depend on that either.

On the upside, maybe the manufacturer has lost their mind and they’re selling $300 rotors for $29. It could also be an introductory price, and you’ll be one of the fortunate few who pay 10 cents on the dollar for rotors.

I wouldn't use one, but someone has to try it, and you need a disk, so post back on the results. After all, it's only $29 and a half-hour's work. How bad could it be.

Waynec1980

Oh yeah it does work with firefox. Guess I am just too lazy!!