Frisco

I just hit 50k miles on my car, and my OEM brakes appear to finally be toast. I thought that I was going to get another 6 months out of them and send my car off to get some engine work done, but now that this came up, I have to wonder if I should spring for some brakes now that the pads/rotors need to be done and postpone the engine work for a minute. I have looked at brakes in the past, but I can't say that I am fully aware of what is currently available for our cars and would like to try to make a good decision. Can anyone help me decide and make sure that I get a good set/value? I have looked at the Stoptechs, Brembos, Kleemanns, Movits, AMGs, and the ones from the other Benz tuners. I'm leaning towards the Stoptechs because they are relatively cheap, but I don't really have any previous experience and don't want to make a bad decision. Any input or suggestions?

vraa

Stoptech BBK's.

www.euroteckmotorsports.com should carry them. StopTech stresses balance and real performance.

clkcadet

in the classifieds i saw some bbks check them out, you might find a great deal!

carlssonW208Rs

get Brembo...

pisces777

Eli:

I know a couple of guys who have installed Stoptech on their cars. They love it. Performance/value is probably the best out there. I personally prefer Brembos. I decided to pay more and install them on my W209. I cannot say that they perform much better than Stoptech but the looks and the name added more weight to my decision. Also, if you think that they're expensive, i got a quote from Brabus before installing the Italian reds and got $11,000.

Regards,

Joe

TMans

If you want Brabus brakes, I might be able to get you a set. Price would be well below their asking price of around $10k, but still pretty hefty though.

Edit: Just found a guy in the Classifieds who is selling a Brabus kit for a much lower price.

https://mbworld.org/forums/classifieds/118046-f-s-brabus-brake-system.html

BrabusClK04

You already know my answer

Frisco

Thanks guys - stoptech 355/328mm 4 wheel setup w/ silver calipers and cross drilled rotors on order

Chi500

How much was it?

Blake P

Good buy Frisco!

z1co

Argh!! You should have gotten Brembo! hehehe Anyways I just put on my rear brembos too and they are Be sure to post pics after you get them...

vraa

Your car looks very smooth.
Is something wrong with your passenger door though?

z1co

Nope.. I connected my puddle lights to my door sills which only lights up when I open the door. So I have to open it if I wanted to take pics with the lights on. Thanks ricky!

vraa

Oh gotcha. I have to admit bro, your car is insanely tight.

chewed

Z1co,

when you installed the Brembos, did you order the brake caliper mounting brackets from Brembo as well or are they customised?


cheers

z1co

I think all the parts come together in the box from brembo.

chewed

Z1co,

that's cool. Now i don't have to worry about the installation. Thanks