Time to replace my C63 front brakes
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Time to replace my C63 front brakes
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My dealer tells me that it will be time to replace my front brakes in the coming months. I've always done my on brake jobs without any issues and wonder if the C63 is any different from your "standard" brake job (anything special other than you MUST replace brake sensor ?)
I 've been told that since this is my first brake job on this car, I can probably do just the pads and sensors and I wonder what you guys think about that ?
I've found OEM parts on ecstuning.com that seem like a good deal at $220 + sensors and wonder if I "NEED" to get the rotors as well.
Please keep in mind, the car is for sale so I'd like to spend as little as possible on it (without doing anything "wrong")
If I need the rotors too, can anyone comment on weather or not this is what I need for a standard 2011 C63: http://www.ecstuning.com/Mercedes_Be...ors/ES2612254/
Thank you for your time
My dealer tells me that it will be time to replace my front brakes in the coming months. I've always done my on brake jobs without any issues and wonder if the C63 is any different from your "standard" brake job (anything special other than you MUST replace brake sensor ?)
I 've been told that since this is my first brake job on this car, I can probably do just the pads and sensors and I wonder what you guys think about that ?
I've found OEM parts on ecstuning.com that seem like a good deal at $220 + sensors and wonder if I "NEED" to get the rotors as well.
Please keep in mind, the car is for sale so I'd like to spend as little as possible on it (without doing anything "wrong")
If I need the rotors too, can anyone comment on weather or not this is what I need for a standard 2011 C63: http://www.ecstuning.com/Mercedes_Be...ors/ES2612254/
Thank you for your time
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The rotors lasts quite a long time, so you should be good...but you should check the thickness just to be sure.
I personally like Porterfield R4-S pads since they produce very little brake dust compared to OEM pads and are rotor-friendly. If you really want OEM pads, FCPEuro has some pretty good prices.
EDIT: Those rotors seems right if your C63 doesn't have the performance package, which means you have the two-piece rotors instead of the standard steelies.
I personally like Porterfield R4-S pads since they produce very little brake dust compared to OEM pads and are rotor-friendly. If you really want OEM pads, FCPEuro has some pretty good prices.
EDIT: Those rotors seems right if your C63 doesn't have the performance package, which means you have the two-piece rotors instead of the standard steelies.
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It is 2 sensors.
As for Op if you plan on selling the car OEM pads would be just fine. Check any parts website for better pricing than stealership.
You don't need to change your rotors unless they are worn out which shouldn't be the case. They usually last longer. How many miles on your C63?
As for Op if you plan on selling the car OEM pads would be just fine. Check any parts website for better pricing than stealership.
You don't need to change your rotors unless they are worn out which shouldn't be the case. They usually last longer. How many miles on your C63?
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So I have ordered replacement R4S pads front and rear, and in the time it took them to arrive, I have noticed my brake pedal started to pulsate a little bit at higher speeds.
I'm guessing the front rotors are slightly warped and that this is an indication that I should replace them at the same time. (I'm at about 45k miles)
I've looked everywhere trying to find suitable rotors but I'm getting all sorts of uncertain information. I was hoping I might get a little help here.
2011 C653 AMG, NON perf pack, looking for replacement front and possibly rear rotors, something reasonable that wont break the bank but still stop the car well (stock ones are fine for my needs), Especially since I'm returning the lease soon. Preferably something that looks like stock (cross drilled) so the dealer won't ***** when I return the lease), and of course that is a good match with my portfield R4-S pads).
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As usual, I thank you all for your help !
I'm guessing the front rotors are slightly warped and that this is an indication that I should replace them at the same time. (I'm at about 45k miles)
I've looked everywhere trying to find suitable rotors but I'm getting all sorts of uncertain information. I was hoping I might get a little help here.
2011 C653 AMG, NON perf pack, looking for replacement front and possibly rear rotors, something reasonable that wont break the bank but still stop the car well (stock ones are fine for my needs), Especially since I'm returning the lease soon. Preferably something that looks like stock (cross drilled) so the dealer won't ***** when I return the lease), and of course that is a good match with my portfield R4-S pads).
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As usual, I thank you all for your help !
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Racingbrake offers light-weight two piece rotors for your C63 AMG Mercedes
Front Two Piece Rotors - $1,495.00
(Front include brake pads)
Rear Two Piece Rotors - $1,138.75
Weight
Front
OE one-piece 36 lbs.
OE two-piece 29 lbs.
RB two-piece 24 lbs.
Rear
OE one-piece 21.5 lbs.
RB two-piece 16.0 lbs
We offer the option to purchase replacement rings for a fraction of the cost,
Saving some money when its time to replace the rings.
Front Two Piece Rotors - $1,495.00
(Front include brake pads)
Rear Two Piece Rotors - $1,138.75
Weight
Front
OE one-piece 36 lbs.
OE two-piece 29 lbs.
RB two-piece 24 lbs.
Rear
OE one-piece 21.5 lbs.
RB two-piece 16.0 lbs
We offer the option to purchase replacement rings for a fraction of the cost,
Saving some money when its time to replace the rings.
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Racingbrake offers light-weight two piece rotors for your C63 AMG Mercedes
Front Two Piece Rotors - $1,495.00
(Front include brake pads)
Front Two Piece Rotors - $1,495.00
(Front include brake pads)
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any cheaper alternatives on rotors but still save some weight over the stock ones?
what other pads do you guys recommend for lower dust but more stopping power?(could live with a slight noise)
what other pads do you guys recommend for lower dust but more stopping power?(could live with a slight noise)
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Yes they are.
they come with our ET500 brake pads that feature a low dust with little to no squeaking and provides additional stopping power over stock pads.
Check out some of our reviews about or rotors and brake pads.
World's First: RacingBrake 2-Piece Brake Rotors
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...squealing.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...ml#post6057706
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=474395
they come with our ET500 brake pads that feature a low dust with little to no squeaking and provides additional stopping power over stock pads.
Check out some of our reviews about or rotors and brake pads.
World's First: RacingBrake 2-Piece Brake Rotors
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...squealing.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...ml#post6057706
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=474395
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Yes they are.
they come with our ET500 brake pads that feature a low dust with little to no squeaking and provides additional stopping power over stock pads.
Check out some of our reviews about or rotors and brake pads.
World's First: RacingBrake 2-Piece Brake Rotors
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...squealing.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...ml#post6057706
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=474395
they come with our ET500 brake pads that feature a low dust with little to no squeaking and provides additional stopping power over stock pads.
Check out some of our reviews about or rotors and brake pads.
World's First: RacingBrake 2-Piece Brake Rotors
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...squealing.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/sl-class-...ml#post6057706
http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=474395
Does 380 mm front rotors will fit on non-pp calipers ?
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