Brakes for the C43
11-16-2011, 11:09 PM
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Okay, this is embarrassing, but...
I have actually never worked with floating calipers until now; all my brake work were on fixed. Anyone have any links to c43/e55 front brake removal? From what I gather, I have to remove the two pins that hold the caliper to the caliper mount with a 7mm allen bolt, THEN take off the two mounting bolts with a 19mm socket?
I have actually never worked with floating calipers until now; all my brake work were on fixed. Anyone have any links to c43/e55 front brake removal? From what I gather, I have to remove the two pins that hold the caliper to the caliper mount with a 7mm allen bolt, THEN take off the two mounting bolts with a 19mm socket?
11-16-2011, 11:12 PM
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I have the allen socket set now, but I didn't when I changed the brakes and bearing. I used the standard keys like you but I attached a large vice grip to the short end and turned (the long end goes onto the caliper pins). This and some pb blaster did the trick for me.
Until then, my car will be sitting on jack stands 
11-16-2011, 11:17 PM
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11-16-2011, 11:18 PM
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11-16-2011, 11:27 PM
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6 point: 18mm does not fit, and while 19mm does, there is a teeny bit of room for play.
12 point: 18mm does not fit, and 19mm will spin if too much pressure is applied.
Hmm, going to have to look into this some more tomorrow...
12 point: 18mm does not fit, and 19mm will spin if too much pressure is applied.
Hmm, going to have to look into this some more tomorrow...
11-16-2011, 11:29 PM
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If I remember correctly I used a 19mm and it had a tiny bit of play...
11-28-2011, 10:25 PM
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Ok so I read through this whole thread coz the time has come for me to replace my rotors
"thepinoc" did those 2005 330mm c230k sport rotors work out fine for you and did you need any modifications done in order to install them?
Thats all I need to know......
"thepinoc" did those 2005 330mm c230k sport rotors work out fine for you and did you need any modifications done in order to install them?
Thats all I need to know......
12-18-2011, 12:19 PM
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01-17-2012, 09:19 AM
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Thread revival time!
Ordered and just received from autohausaz a pair of 2005 c230k 330mm sport rotors (2034211312) and mintex pads (MDB1746), as it's time to replace the fronts; a HUGE lip has formed, and detailed pics are to follow when I install them tomorrow.
Doing more research, there are a few slight discrepancies between the OEM c43 rotors and the c230k sport rotors, but that was expected, now wasn't it? Just for posterity, let's list the known differences:
1. c230k rotors are 330mm diameter vs c43 rotors at 334mm diameter. Hoping there will be no unexpected problems down the line with the 4mm missing.
2. c230k rotor thickness is 28mm vs c43 rotors at 32mm. Slightly concerned about this, will brake pedal feel be affected? I'll assume there should be more pedal travel before braking occurs.
3. c230k rotors are both drilled and vented vs c43 rotors which are only vented. As i recall though, drilled has just about no benefit whatsoever, and is purely cosmetic. They sure do look good though
4. c230k rotor weight: 9.62 kg vs c43 rotor weight: 9.56 kg. Difference of .62kg, quite negligable.
Thoughts and opinions?
Ordered and just received from autohausaz a pair of 2005 c230k 330mm sport rotors (2034211312) and mintex pads (MDB1746), as it's time to replace the fronts; a HUGE lip has formed, and detailed pics are to follow when I install them tomorrow.
Doing more research, there are a few slight discrepancies between the OEM c43 rotors and the c230k sport rotors, but that was expected, now wasn't it? Just for posterity, let's list the known differences:
1. c230k rotors are 330mm diameter vs c43 rotors at 334mm diameter. Hoping there will be no unexpected problems down the line with the 4mm missing.
2. c230k rotor thickness is 28mm vs c43 rotors at 32mm. Slightly concerned about this, will brake pedal feel be affected? I'll assume there should be more pedal travel before braking occurs.
3. c230k rotors are both drilled and vented vs c43 rotors which are only vented. As i recall though, drilled has just about no benefit whatsoever, and is purely cosmetic. They sure do look good though
4. c230k rotor weight: 9.62 kg vs c43 rotor weight: 9.56 kg. Difference of .62kg, quite negligable.
Thoughts and opinions?
How did these rotors work out on your car?
01-17-2012, 02:47 PM
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Well I was gonna go with some R1 Concepts slotted at some point, but unfortunately, found out that my front rotors have less than 3mm of usable thickness left and I'm short on cash, so my hand is being forced. I'm gonna order the C230K rotors for the front. Thankfully, I found them at $58/pop!
http://www.autobrakecenter.com/index...ducts_id=15982
Still not a fan of the reduced thickness though. 28mm to 32.
http://www.autobrakecenter.com/index...ducts_id=15982
Still not a fan of the reduced thickness though. 28mm to 32.
01-17-2012, 07:49 PM
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Glad to hear it. Sounds like everyone who's gone with the C230K rotors has had no issues. 
Quick question about rear rotors though: do you need to do anything regarding the parking brake when you take the rotors off? Gonna do the rears in a month or so.
Quick question about rear rotors though: do you need to do anything regarding the parking brake when you take the rotors off? Gonna do the rears in a month or so.
01-18-2012, 04:34 AM
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01-21-2012, 10:18 AM
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Alright guys, I'm new to floating calipers and am also stuck. I removed the 2 retaining pins and the 2 bolts. Now I've read your guys' DIY links and whatnot and all of you refer to sliding off the caliper. Either I'm doing it wrong or there's a certain way to slide it off. My father can't even do it. 
Any tips?
Note: Front calipers
Any tips?
Note: Front calipers
01-23-2012, 08:09 PM
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Alright guys, I'm new to floating calipers and am also stuck. I removed the 2 retaining pins and the 2 bolts. Now I've read your guys' DIY links and whatnot and all of you refer to sliding off the caliper. Either I'm doing it wrong or there's a certain way to slide it off. My father can't even do it.
Any tips?
Note: Front calipers
Any tips?
Note: Front calipers
01-23-2012, 08:11 PM
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Guess I'll bust out the rubber mallet...
Edit: Got it off! Ended up being a LOT of pasty gunk on the mounting bracket where the caliper and bracket meet (on the inside side of the rotor), which apparently prevented the caliper from coming off with any normal/slightly-above-normal amount of force. Ended up prying the caliper from the mounting bracket from both top and bottom (left and right?) sides with screwdrivers little by little until it came off.
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01-24-2012, 02:34 AM
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No, pads are not out. Rotor spins freely.
Guess I'll bust out the rubber mallet...
Edit: Got it off! Ended up being a LOT of pasty gunk on the mounting bracket where the caliper and bracket meet (on the inside side of the rotor), which apparently prevented the caliper from coming off with any normal/slightly-above-normal amount of force. Ended up prying the caliper from the mounting bracket from both top and bottom (left and right?) sides with screwdrivers little by little until it came off.
Guess I'll bust out the rubber mallet...
Edit: Got it off! Ended up being a LOT of pasty gunk on the mounting bracket where the caliper and bracket meet (on the inside side of the rotor), which apparently prevented the caliper from coming off with any normal/slightly-above-normal amount of force. Ended up prying the caliper from the mounting bracket from both top and bottom (left and right?) sides with screwdrivers little by little until it came off.
02-03-2012, 01:55 AM
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I was one of the first to do this conversion, by tracking down the dimensions. I will say that i have 15k miles with no problems, i believe they stop as good or not better then the oe rotors and they just look cool, Cheers, Outlaw
02-12-2012, 07:53 AM
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I think the "R129 SL500/600 98-2002 #: "129 421 21 12 or 23 12" are a closer measurements , if we need to replace ours.., but its little
heavier & needs some little mods. for the Pads isn’t ....??
ZAYED,,
I think the "R129 SL500/600 98-2002 #: "129 421 21 12 or 23 12" are a closer measurements , if we need to replace ours.., but its little
heavier & needs some little mods. for the Pads isn’t ....??
ZAYED,,
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02-12-2012, 07:28 PM
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