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Anyone with C32 Brakes.

Old Feb 4, 2004 | 03:30 PM
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Question Anyone with C32 Brakes.

Despite all the jumbo-mambo regarding leading/trailing issue, what has been your all around experience so far.
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 03:35 PM
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E mail Josh K..He has them on his CLK
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 03:55 PM
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I did, still waiting for his reply.
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Old Feb 4, 2004 | 04:47 PM
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I did, still waiting for his reply.
Josh likes the brakes... he said he didn't notice any fade in the brakes and the feel is just the same as OEM, but it just bites a lot harder

He has nothing but praise about the system...
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 12:54 PM
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Originally posted by mmgrad
Josh likes the brakes... he said he didn't notice any fade in the brakes and the feel is just the same as OEM, but it just bites a lot harder

He has nothing but praise about the system...

Yeah, I 've been waiting a while for reviews also and it seems to be very good and a damn good price. I may go this route.

Thanks,
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 03:22 PM
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Is Josh k the only one with C32 brakes on?
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 03:33 PM
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Nope ....Done several sets
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Old Feb 5, 2004 | 08:15 PM
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sorry theine, I tried to send you a PM but your mailbox was full and lately, I haven't had much time on the comp.

To answer your question, I have nothing but good things to say about the brakes. I have about 20k miles on this set of pads and have experienced no chatter, irregular stopping, or any other problems with the system.

I'm planning on switching over to stainless steel brake lines in the near future, and I've actually seen someone who was able to mount them on the correct side (still leading instead of trailing, but with the pistons in the correct orientation) simply by using a slightly longer than OEM stainless steel brakeline. When I switch to them, I might give that a try just for ****s and giggles, but in its current application, I've had no problems...

sorry it took so long to get back to ya...
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Old Feb 6, 2004 | 07:57 AM
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Originally posted by Josh K
I'm planning on switching over to stainless steel brake lines in the near future, and I've actually seen someone who was able to mount them on the correct side (still leading instead of trailing, but with the pistons in the correct orientation) simply by using a slightly longer than OEM stainless steel brakeline.
Thank's Josh for the info.
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 12:45 AM
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........i have had C32 brakes on my CLK for * months now. It is perfect. At $1500 installed, you can understand why makers of and sellers of $3500 brake kits may not want the C32 brakes to become more popular.

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Where to obtain?

So where can we obtain a full set with all necessary hardware for the best price?

Thanks,
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 07:52 AM
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Re: Where to obtain?

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So where can we obtain a full set with all necessary hardware for the best price?

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I ordered them at www.autowerksdirect.com
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Re: Where to obtain?

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So where can we obtain a full set with all necessary hardware for the best price?

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Evosport of course!
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Re: Re: Where to obtain?

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Evosport of course!

Just don't tell them it's for a 208 or they won't sell them to you.
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Old Feb 7, 2004 | 09:32 PM
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I put them on my 99 C43 W202. I love them also. Smoother, easier to control and more power.

I painted them to match the rears.
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 07:28 PM
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Autowerks is out of stock, I am still waiting for my shipment, which looks it won't happen for another 2 weeks.
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Autowerks is out of stock, I am still waiting for my shipment, which looks it won't happen for another 2 weeks.
i got mine from evosport... lowest price i've ever seen... $595

Mine is just sitting in my ofice... i'm contemplating whether i should install it on the CLK430 or on the C320...

the more i look at it, the more I want it on my CLK...

But dang, these brakes are freakin HEAVY
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Originally posted by mmgrad
i got mine from evosport... lowest price i've ever seen... $595

Mine is just sitting in my ofice... i'm contemplating whether i should install it on the CLK430 or on the C320...

the more i look at it, the more I want it on my CLK...

But dang, these brakes are freakin HEAVY

U have a C320?
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But dang, these brakes are freakin HEAVY
Yeah!, like 81 lbs for the front kit. I wonder how heavy are the standard rotors, calipers and pads.
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Old Feb 9, 2004 | 08:06 PM
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U have a C320?
my fiancee is suppose to receive it as a hand-me-down from her mom... i bought it for her car... she drive a 3 series right now...

but its not like she really wants it... she doesn't really care... it was such a good price, you can't really pass it up
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Yeah!, like 81 lbs for the front kit. I wonder how heavy are the standard rotors, calipers and pads.


the rotor (not rotors) weighs as much as the stock AMG wheels... (approx)
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Originally posted by theine
Yeah!, like 81 lbs for the front kit. I wonder how heavy are the standard rotors, calipers and pads.
I got the C32 brakes on my C230 and my stock set is in a box and it feels a little lighter then the C32s in the box.


Originally posted by mmgrad
my fiancee is suppose to receive it as a hand-me-down from her mom... i bought it for her car... she drive a 3 series right now...

but its not like she really wants it... she doesn't really care... it was such a good price, you can't really pass it up

In that case, put them on the CLK so YOU will enjoy it!
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Old Feb 10, 2004 | 12:11 AM
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I got the C32 brakes on my C230 and my stock set is in a box and it feels a little lighter then the C32s in the box.

In that case, put them on the CLK so YOU will enjoy it!
thats good to know... for a moment there, i thought the AMG brakes were like twice the weight...

haha... at this point, I'm not even sure if the C320 is a definite hand-me-down, so I MIGHT just use it for myself on my car.... i think the wheels are begging for it... GIMME GIMME!!!
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haha... at this point, I'm not even sure if the C320 is a definite hand-me-down, so I MIGHT just use it for myself on my car.... i think the wheels are begging for it... GIMME GIMME!!!
LOL! personally, they would look sweet in your CLK with the CL wheels would be soooooo sexy!:p Unless your gonna mod the C320 f*ck putting them on it anyway!
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LOL! personally, they would look sweet in your CLK with the CL wheels would be soooooo sexy!:p Unless your gonna mod the C320 f*ck putting them on it anyway!
i'd think it would look even sexier if I could borry your lady friend to pose next to the car after the mod...

but yeah, you right... it would be a waste to install it on the C320 since the car's got stock wheels, so you can't see *****z behind it anyways...

I just hope Ben doesn't get pissed at me for using it on the CLK since I told him I'd use it on the C320... and I know how he feels about people using them for the wrong application....
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