Issue with AMG Rims on a 1995 C36
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Issue with AMG Rims on a 1995 C36
I just installed original five spoked style AMG rims on my 1995 C36. I have the model with the SL600 extra big caliper. While the wheel free spins ok. The caliper is right up agianst the rim. It's not rubbing at this point and it seems to drive ok but I just wanted to make sure that was Ok. I thought an original AMG rim wouldn't have any issues. I'll try to post a photo later so you guys can see as well.
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stillen told me they had big brake kits that clear the rims by a few pieces of paper... it should be fine. if u are worried, pick up urself a set of good 5mm hr spacers... is it a fixed or sliding type caliper? can't remember...if the width of the caliper changes with the thickness of the pad, then make sure the caliper still clears with new pads...
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Originally Posted by steve s
stillen told me they had big brake kits that clear the rims by a few pieces of paper... it should be fine. if u are worried, pick up urself a set of good 5mm hr spacers... is it a fixed or sliding type caliper? can't remember...if the width of the caliper changes with the thickness of the pad, then make sure the caliper still clears with new pads...
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Originally Posted by ahopeter
all c36's came with the larger sl brakes... thats how they were from the factory.
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Originally Posted by scorchie
C36s came with two different sized brakes. They were both "from" the R129 SL, but different from each other. It might be worth mentioning (again!) that they are not the same parts as on the SL, just the same design... meaning you can't take the parts off an SL and put them on a W202.
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i know, i know... not the same as the sl... my wording was bad.
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Originally Posted by ahopeter
haha, hey Scorchie thats the first i'm hearing about the different brakes... what exactly was different? and in what years of the 36?
i know, i know... not the same as the sl... my wording was bad.
i know, i know... not the same as the sl... my wording was bad.
I know you know the SL brakes are different, I just thought I would head that one off before someone jumped in and asked if they could be swapped.
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Originally Posted by scorchie
Different sizes! Not sure of the breakdown, but it was by chassis number.
I know you know the SL brakes are different, I just thought I would head that one off before someone jumped in and asked if they could be swapped.
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I know you know the SL brakes are different, I just thought I would head that one off before someone jumped in and asked if they could be swapped.
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Originally Posted by ahopeter
hey Scorchie, you know what the sad part is... i bet someone is still going to ask if they can be swapped...watch. :v
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Originally Posted by RocketR
I hear a SL600 Caliper might work but the rotors won't for sure. I'll post some pics tonight so you guys can see how close mine is. It's really a few pieces of paper close. I wonder if I can have the dealer check it out...
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Originally Posted by RocketR
I hear a SL600 Caliper might work but the rotors won't for sure. I'll post some pics tonight so you guys can see how close mine is. It's really a few pieces of paper close. I wonder if I can have the dealer check it out...
cut out the middle man and next time just go straight to the dealer and dont bother asking us.
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Originally Posted by ahopeter
i'm sorry, but i have to say.. why do you post the question here, get people to answer your question with assurance, then doubt us... and say you still don't know and that youre going to the dealer???!!! :v cut out the middle man and next time just go straight to the dealer and dont bother asking us.
cut out the middle man and next time just go straight to the dealer and dont bother asking us.
I know you guys have lots more experance then me. I just got my C36 but really love it. It's a great car.
