$4100 for C63 2009 P30 brake pads + rotors - other ideas?!
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$4100 for C63 2009 P30 brake pads + rotors - other ideas?!
Greetings Benzinos!
I have received the attached quotation which includes $4100 for performance package pads & rotors replacement (front & rear)--not including service for around $200.
I'm wondering if there are any other ideas than paying this much?
The ideas I have:
- Aftermarket parts: what are some options for suppliers
- Second hand: not so keen on this
- Downgrade performance package to standard - I don't really thrash the car / take it on track so would be happy to downgrade... Is that even possible?
Notes:
- This quote was from a trusted indie dealer here in Dubai
- The car has 78,000 miles
Appreciate your guidance,
Alex
I have received the attached quotation which includes $4100 for performance package pads & rotors replacement (front & rear)--not including service for around $200.
I'm wondering if there are any other ideas than paying this much?
The ideas I have:
- Aftermarket parts: what are some options for suppliers
- Second hand: not so keen on this
- Downgrade performance package to standard - I don't really thrash the car / take it on track so would be happy to downgrade... Is that even possible?
Notes:
- This quote was from a trusted indie dealer here in Dubai
- The car has 78,000 miles
Appreciate your guidance,
Alex
Last edited by aaa; May 15, 2015 at 03:11 AM.
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Same here OP
I just got quoted $3200 for rotors, fronts are 2k alone, rear is 900...anyways ive tried searching but theres only stuff from 2008-2010 and all the links don't work...when I type in the part # on geniune MB it says front brakes are for a E63? is that right?
I just got quoted $3200 for rotors, fronts are 2k alone, rear is 900...anyways ive tried searching but theres only stuff from 2008-2010 and all the links don't work...when I type in the part # on geniune MB it says front brakes are for a E63? is that right?
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Go aftermarket with RacingBrake or others. Better price for same or more performance.
Also do you really need to have your rotors changed? Check thickness. You might just need pads only at the moment.
Also do you really need to have your rotors changed? Check thickness. You might just need pads only at the moment.
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emailed racing brake, thanks for the name
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yup thats what id do instead of oem slotted.
cheaper and lighter if i remember right.
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http://www.racingbrake.com/Two-piece...ONT-p/2141.htm
I know this might sound retarded but, it says "2 piece" is this for only the 2 piece rotors? or do they mean 2 piece as in..2 seperate rotors?
thanks for the help guys, im sure OP will appreciate it also
I know this might sound retarded but, it says "2 piece" is this for only the 2 piece rotors? or do they mean 2 piece as in..2 seperate rotors?
thanks for the help guys, im sure OP will appreciate it also
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http://www.racingbrake.com/Two-piece...ONT-p/2141.htm
I know this might sound retarded but, it says "2 piece" is this for only the 2 piece rotors? or do they mean 2 piece as in..2 seperate rotors?
thanks for the help guys, im sure OP will appreciate it also
I know this might sound retarded but, it says "2 piece" is this for only the 2 piece rotors? or do they mean 2 piece as in..2 seperate rotors?
thanks for the help guys, im sure OP will appreciate it also
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How many kilometers of driving to wear down the slots? Many track sessions?
That is impressive. Definitely would not be within spec to be that worn.
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This and that.
There is a huge thread here that talked about this. There is also an option of putting 'regular' non 2 piece rotors on PP cars. The non PP cars came with the regular one piece rotors that are RIDICULOUSLY cheaper than the 2 piece.
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my city doesn't have a track, so no never but AMG is building one an hour away i might goto it eventually
Although...i have burned through 2 sets of brake pads in around 40,000 KM which does seem kind of excessive or is that normal? i always downshift and engine brake when i slow down, i try and avoid the pedal as much as possible
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The cheapest option is to go with regular C63 front rotors. Part # 2044211212
They are $170 each and weigh about 8 lbs more than the performance rotors. You will never notice the difference on a street car and will save like $1500.
Racing Brake is an alternative, but are not any cheaper really. You want cheap go with the one piece rotors that came on the vast majority of C63s.
They are $170 each and weigh about 8 lbs more than the performance rotors. You will never notice the difference on a street car and will save like $1500.
Racing Brake is an alternative, but are not any cheaper really. You want cheap go with the one piece rotors that came on the vast majority of C63s.
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This complete (front and rear) car kit including rotors and performance street pads are the most popular replacement upgrade for C63 (non Black Series) in MB community.
http://www.racingbrake.com/Mercedes-.../mb-irk-18.htm
See how other MB owners said about RB brakes:
Received RacingBrake rotors today! p.s I will not go back to the dealer ever...
RacingBrake makes me happy
Does Rotor Weight Matters -
With RB 2pc rotors, you can save a total of 35 lbs for 4 corners -More than 30% of OE or aftermarket 1 pc rotors.:
The Ultimate Rotating & Unspring Mass Reduction Thread ...
http://www.racingbrake.com/Mercedes-.../mb-irk-18.htm
See how other MB owners said about RB brakes:
Received RacingBrake rotors today! p.s I will not go back to the dealer ever...
RacingBrake makes me happy
Does Rotor Weight Matters -
With RB 2pc rotors, you can save a total of 35 lbs for 4 corners -More than 30% of OE or aftermarket 1 pc rotors.:
The Ultimate Rotating & Unspring Mass Reduction Thread ...
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This and that.
Here is that thread I mentioned...if you guys want to stick to same/better spec than the original definitely go with Racing Brake. If money is an issue and you don't care for the the little performance that you'll lose by going one piece then getting the regular non PP pack 1 piece rotors is a good option. The price difference is like $800 per rotor!
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...rake-pads.html
https://mbworld.org/forums/c63-amg-w...rake-pads.html
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Good suggestion.
But just think why OE has to put more money in offering lighter weight rotors for more expensive models - Must be a reason...
So a sensible replacement is to be at least equal or better than OE, and RB two piece rotors fit in right into that category. A better two piece than OE two piece yet the cost difference only about half of OE.
But just think why OE has to put more money in offering lighter weight rotors for more expensive models - Must be a reason...
So a sensible replacement is to be at least equal or better than OE, and RB two piece rotors fit in right into that category. A better two piece than OE two piece yet the cost difference only about half of OE.
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This and that.
I agree with the above, there must be something. Why get high performance cars and then cheap out to lower that performance. RB is on my list for the time when I will have to replace my brakes.
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I have the Girodiscs with the Porterfield R4s pads from ACG.
Cheaper, shaves a lot of unsprung weight, better feel, no noise or dust. They are also directionally vented, unlike the OEMs (on the OEM both sides are vented the same way - there is no L +/or R and as a result one side is vented the wrong way!!!). Thats the way to go I believe. Having said that I think there is some definite merit to going with the 1 piece rotors, even on the PP. The P30 rotors (which is where ALL the cost is - the 2 front rotors) do not provide ANY more stopping power. NONE. I seem to recall seeing stats that if anything stopping distance is marginally longer. The only time and place there is a benefit is on the track. They don't experience fade anywhere near what the non P30's do. I have owned and tracked both models. Non P30s are grease 20 minutes into your session, if not sooner, and P30 can rock a whole half hour session. Thats it, thats all, thats in its entirety what you are paying for when you buy the two piece rotor thats not a 2 piece and that you cant buy rings for. Now that I really think about it, its pissing me off.
Go aftermarket or go to the one piece rotors. It would be crazy to do anything else. The 'gains' do not justify the cost. I think the P30 pack was only 5-7k to begin with and that came with an LSD!
Cheaper, shaves a lot of unsprung weight, better feel, no noise or dust. They are also directionally vented, unlike the OEMs (on the OEM both sides are vented the same way - there is no L +/or R and as a result one side is vented the wrong way!!!). Thats the way to go I believe. Having said that I think there is some definite merit to going with the 1 piece rotors, even on the PP. The P30 rotors (which is where ALL the cost is - the 2 front rotors) do not provide ANY more stopping power. NONE. I seem to recall seeing stats that if anything stopping distance is marginally longer. The only time and place there is a benefit is on the track. They don't experience fade anywhere near what the non P30's do. I have owned and tracked both models. Non P30s are grease 20 minutes into your session, if not sooner, and P30 can rock a whole half hour session. Thats it, thats all, thats in its entirety what you are paying for when you buy the two piece rotor thats not a 2 piece and that you cant buy rings for. Now that I really think about it, its pissing me off.
Go aftermarket or go to the one piece rotors. It would be crazy to do anything else. The 'gains' do not justify the cost. I think the P30 pack was only 5-7k to begin with and that came with an LSD!
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Have to swap them every time. Here in Canada a PP brake job at the stealer was quoted to me as $5400Cdn (about $4500US). For less than half that I got better, lighter rotors that have replaceable rings (about 600 a pair) and much better pads that wear longer and have less dust and no noise, and a can of Blue Dot and did the damn job myself one Sunday afternoon. I tossed a couple of Diet Coke in the fridge when I started and when I finished they werent even all that cold yet. Easy job.
Parts upgrade? check.
Money saved? check.
Time saved vs going into the shop? check.
All round win if you ask me. Not only that, but it makes my wife hot when she sees me doing 'manly' things. Thats why I put two DC in the fridge. Knew I was gonna want another one later. Tossed around some brake terms like 'bedded' and let the subliminal effect take hold
Parts upgrade? check.
Money saved? check.
Time saved vs going into the shop? check.
All round win if you ask me. Not only that, but it makes my wife hot when she sees me doing 'manly' things. Thats why I put two DC in the fridge. Knew I was gonna want another one later. Tossed around some brake terms like 'bedded' and let the subliminal effect take hold
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Like other have said. If you WANT or NEED the performance the RB option is the best right now.
I live in GA and regularly get up into north Georgia and North Carolina. I went with the inexpensive single piece rotors for about $150 each. I regularly drive "the tail of the dragon", "six gap", Devils Triangle, and many other great roads we have available. I can't feel or measure any difference vs the P31 single piece rotors I removed.
Now if you track day and want the extra performance at higher speeds and aggressive braking I would vote hell yes for the RB set. They are very nice and the vendor really seems to be legit.
No one choice is correct.
I live in GA and regularly get up into north Georgia and North Carolina. I went with the inexpensive single piece rotors for about $150 each. I regularly drive "the tail of the dragon", "six gap", Devils Triangle, and many other great roads we have available. I can't feel or measure any difference vs the P31 single piece rotors I removed.
Now if you track day and want the extra performance at higher speeds and aggressive braking I would vote hell yes for the RB set. They are very nice and the vendor really seems to be legit.
No one choice is correct.
