Time for a brake job...
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Time for a brake job...
Ok, I've done a lot of searching here on the site, but still have a few questions before I start the brake job on my 2013 C63 with the P30 AMG Performance Package (red calipers). Looking for a sanity check before I place my order.
To do the job, I'm going to assemble a package that includes new rotors, front and rear, new pads, front and rear, and new sensors, front and rear. I'll grab a few new rotor screws too. Going to flush brake fluid as well. Car is street only, though I do drive it in a spirited manner through the canyon and mountain roads locally.
Autohaus AZ seems to have some pretty good deals, but I have some confusion on what would be the right rotor for the car given their descriptions. BTW, never bought from them. Any reviews from this crowd?
I'm looking at three rotor options for the front. They offer two different options from VNE, just not sure which is the correct ones for the car (they both look like the right ones for the car). Here are the model numbers and links:
2124210512 https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/VN-2194210212
2194210212 https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/VN-2124210512
They also offer a Brembo set that do not look like the ones on the car, but look like a better performance option for about the same amount of money:
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/09976423
As for rear rotors, the decision is a little easier. I think I will go with the Zimmerman set:
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/400550820
Then the pads. Just looking for quality performance street pads. These are the ones I'm considering:
Front: https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/P50127N
Rear: https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/355015721
Then for brake fluid. I'm partial to ATE 200, but understand there is a Mercedes branded DOT 4 Plus that might be a better option. Is it required or can I just go ATE 200?
Also, can someone confirm when AMG specifies brake pad replacement (mm). Sensor has not gone off yet, but all pads are just a hair thiner than the backing plate which is usually my standard.
Thanks in advance!
Ken
To do the job, I'm going to assemble a package that includes new rotors, front and rear, new pads, front and rear, and new sensors, front and rear. I'll grab a few new rotor screws too. Going to flush brake fluid as well. Car is street only, though I do drive it in a spirited manner through the canyon and mountain roads locally.
Autohaus AZ seems to have some pretty good deals, but I have some confusion on what would be the right rotor for the car given their descriptions. BTW, never bought from them. Any reviews from this crowd?
I'm looking at three rotor options for the front. They offer two different options from VNE, just not sure which is the correct ones for the car (they both look like the right ones for the car). Here are the model numbers and links:
2124210512 https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/VN-2194210212
2194210212 https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/VN-2124210512
They also offer a Brembo set that do not look like the ones on the car, but look like a better performance option for about the same amount of money:
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/09976423
As for rear rotors, the decision is a little easier. I think I will go with the Zimmerman set:
https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/400550820
Then the pads. Just looking for quality performance street pads. These are the ones I'm considering:
Front: https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/P50127N
Rear: https://www.autohausaz.com/pn/355015721
Then for brake fluid. I'm partial to ATE 200, but understand there is a Mercedes branded DOT 4 Plus that might be a better option. Is it required or can I just go ATE 200?
Also, can someone confirm when AMG specifies brake pad replacement (mm). Sensor has not gone off yet, but all pads are just a hair thiner than the backing plate which is usually my standard.
Thanks in advance!
Ken
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Consider buying from FCP Euro instead. You will only have to buy the rotors and pads once then and can exchange them for new ones in the future under their lifetime warranty policy.
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if you want to continue having true 2-piece rotors on your car then the Brembo option is what you want to buy. I also second what Madcow554 stated and recommend buying from FCPEuro. I've never used ATE 200 in my C63 but have good experience using it in other applications. And I actually will probably me putting it in my AMG in a few weeks. I don't have a recommendation for brake pads though. Currently rocking OEM pads and track pads (when attending HPDEs). I'm not sure what the minimum pad thickness can be, but using your own judgement should be fine. Additionally, if the sensors are never engaged (by being worn against) then you can reuse them. I know they're cheap, but no point replacing something that can be reused. (FYI I don't even use mine). You also might want to consider replacing the slide pins, as they can get pretty dirty and difficult to slide in/out.
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Thanks for the inputs. I'm pretty sure my current front rotors are what are being referred to as the 1.5 piece units, and resemble the ones sold by VNE.
I'll cross check what FPC Euro is selling them for.
Thanks again!
Ken
I'll cross check what FPC Euro is selling them for.
Thanks again!
Ken