rhampar

I'm looking at and will probably pull the trigger and buy Akebono brake pads for front and rear pad replacements on my 05 CLK500 this coming spring.

Looking for some recommendations on replacement rotors. I see on formymercedes.com I can get cryogenic (frozen) rotors but was wondering what if any experience our forum members may have had with these or if there are other recommendations for replacement rotors. Was also wondering if there is a big difference between drilled rotors and cryogenic rotors.

I don't track my car but am a spirited driver especially on highways .

Thanks,

Barry O

I run Akebono pads on factory rotors and they are great. Even better is the lack of dust

rhampar

Thanks,

Anyone know about the frozen rotors. Are they as good as they sound? Has anyone used them?

Let me know

dynomite05

Haven't tried the rotors, but +1 on the Akebono pads!

eddieo45

I bought R1 drilled and slotted premium rotors, $188.10 per pair, which look great and work terrific with my Akebono pads.

I had posted on "another forum", and just after I bought them, I got a PM from R1 telling me about a member discount, FYI. I've since ordered standard rotors for my C-Class and got the discount, BTW.

Lbenz1375

Where did u purchase the rotors in which u got a discount? I need new front brakes n rotors. Also, where can I get the akebono pads from?

Klinh

I like the style, painted hub and the prices is cheap !!

Lbenz1375

I just went to the R1 website and it said $356 a set for the premium cross drilled n slotted rotors. That's not cheap...

astropat

You can find some brembo rotors over here... http://www.lpiracing.com/racing-part...ors-c10769.htm

No painted hub and I really wouldn't know what the quality difference would be performance wise. Just thought I'd share.

Like Klinh, I just like the styles of these rotors. My current wheels don't floss much rotor right now, but it may be something I'd do down the road.

Does anyone know how difficult it is to install rotors on your own? Do you need any special tools?

dynomite05

$356 isn't bad for all four.....



Based on my experience I would go with the R1 rotors even if they are a little more money. First the Brembo rotors are only cross-drilled and second my hub rusted up in a month or two. It makes the rotor look like crap! I already ordered the R1's and I can't wait to install them!

dynomite05

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/resul...4&autoModClar=

Lbenz1375

$356 is just for the fronts. Would like to know how to get a member discount.

dynomite05

I don't know if your car is different but when I enter 2004 CLK 320 this is what comes up

Front Brake Rotors
› Description : Cross-Drilled & Slotted
› Sale Price : $ 188.10 (PAIR)
› Retail Price : $ 300.96
› Sku : PDS.35058


Rear Brake Rotors
› Description : Cross-Drilled & Slotted
› Sale Price : $ 154.00 (PAIR)
› Retail Price : $ 246.40
› Sku : PDS.35034

That comes out to $342.10 for all 4

dynomite05

Yup just checked it, the 500 is more expensive.....That sux....

rhampar

Well for that kind of money you can go to formymercedes.com and click on their link for brake upgrades and at bottom of page click on frozen rotors. This will take you to frozenrotors.com. When you call to order frozen rotors mention formymercedes and you'll get a 5% discount. Frozen rotors are $160 each for fronts and $120 each for rears before discount.

Still waiting to hear from any of our forum members about their experiences with frozen rotors. Supposedly they should last up to 3x longer than standard (non frozen) rotors but want to hear from someone using them before I buy em.

Thanks

Flame3g

there was a member in the clk amg forum that did the frozen rotor thing might wanna check there

Klinh

Here's more options on rotors.


http://brakeperformance.com/site/bra...0509&ad=direct