CLK-Class (W208) 1998-2002: CLK 200, CLK 230K, CLK 320, CLK 430 [Coupes & Cabriolets]

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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 01:00 PM
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Here's a couple of pics of my new BBK.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 03:43 PM
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Which company did you go with??
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Ghostrider
Which company did you go with??
its rotora if you look at the images...
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 05:10 PM
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Yes Rotora.
I was originally hoping for Brembo.
Brembo Spain were asleep however and Brembo UK only sell the solid gold diamond encrusted ones. (Judging by the price anyway). Dreamers.
Furkem' if they don't want the business. Thought I'd risk it and go with an unknown to me manufacturer. Thanks Dale at Evo.
So far I'm really happy with the Rotoras. Pedal feel is fantastic compared with original.
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Old Aug 28, 2008 | 10:13 PM
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Originally Posted by subseajones
Yes Rotora.
I was originally hoping for Brembo.
Brembo Spain were asleep however and Brembo UK only sell the solid gold diamond encrusted ones. (Judging by the price anyway). Dreamers.
Furkem' if they don't want the business. Thought I'd risk it and go with an unknown to me manufacturer. Thanks Dale at Evo.
So far I'm really happy with the Rotoras. Pedal feel is fantastic compared with original.
He almost got me and a buddy to get the same exact set when we were there in person.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 12:02 AM
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He almost got me and a buddy to get the same exact set when we were there in person.
What put you off, and what did you go for? Show please.
Only thing I'm not completely happy with is the hydraulic connetions.
I'm not sure how the "banjo" type hydraulic coupling between hose and caliper with the copper washers will hold up in a high vibration and moving application
If any banjos come loose, I'll drill and tap the inlet ports to 1/4" NPT and order Goodridge hose with NPT end.
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Old Aug 29, 2008 | 08:01 AM
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Originally Posted by subseajones
What put you off, and what did you go for? Show please.
Only thing I'm not completely happy with is the hydraulic connetions.
I'm not sure how the "banjo" type hydraulic coupling between hose and caliper with the copper washers will hold up in a high vibration and moving application
If any banjos come loose, I'll drill and tap the inlet ports to 1/4" NPT and order Goodridge hose with NPT end.
No need to worry about the banjo fitting and washers most cars use that type of fitting on the brakes. I've never heard of or had any problem with them....
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