bwjames

MB service is telling me that I have to replace the rotors when replacing the brake pads because the rotors can not be turned. But really, does the rotor really need to be replaced each time new pads are put on?

Jud Chapin

In a word, no.

apdesign

It seem like you have a 2006 CL500, so your rotors probably can last for the next brake change, unless you worn out your rotors already.

Jud Chapin

As long as your brake pedal is not pulsating when applying the brakes, you'll be alright.

bltserv

Normal Driving you should get close to 40K Miles on front Rotors.
And Pads last about 20K Miles.

onelightmind

I did a front and rear brake job and purchased ALL NEW rotors and pads for under 500

Nickel plated Drilled and Slotted front and rear rotors...LOOKS SICK

Akibono Euro pads virtually eliminate brake dust....

overall the car stops better too... or seems so anyway

The ebay store is called V12 brake shop on ebay

This guy is awesome

http://stores.ebay.com/V-12-BRAKE-SHOP

ehaser

Does anyone know if the 03 cl500 with amg package has different size rotors than the regular cl500?

wease206

how do you know if your rotor is still in great shape to use still
i planning to change my brake but i dont know if i should get rotor
or not

Jud Chapin

If your brake pedal is not pulsating, you should be ok. If you want to test them, you need to check for lateral runout.

onelightmind

No rotor needs to be replaced, but I did it. go to v12 brake shop or v-12 brake shop on ebay... slotted and vented rotors looks sweet and it is very inexpensive... get akibono euro pads they are dustless and do not squeak... also inexpensive

wease206

what is pulsating. can you define that for me thanks

Jud Chapin

Pulsating is when you have your foot on the brake pedal and you can feel it moving in and out. It's generally more noticeable at slower speeds such as when you are approaching a stop light. What causes this is a warped rotor against which the brake pads are pushing creating an in and out movement of the pedal. Generally, rotors can be turned (trued) on a brake lathe to bring them back into specs. I think I read where MB's rotor cannot be trued. I don't know if this is true or not. Some recommend getting the rotors trued every time the pads are changed but I have never done this.

apdesign

onelightmind- do you happen to have the part numbers for the whole set-up (all 4 rotors and brake pads). I will order them for V12 Brake Shop. Was it an easy do it yourself...if so how long did it took you.


Thanks,

Tony

wease206

what kind brake oil do you use that job my is blue

wease206

do you need any special tool to removed the rotor and the housing were the pads set in. And when you replace the pads you can use a c-clap to push back but do you need to loose up the bleeder and master cap

onelightmind

Nope it is easy. Think you need a punch to rempve a pin in the caliper. You also need a torx set of star shaped tips. The rotor is held on by one of these. Get pads from autopartswharehouse

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Good luck!!

wease206

thanks got install it run great