I was disappointed that the Edition 1 came without ceramic brakes.
So I'm looking into retro fitting Ceramc brakes on my soon to be AMG GT S Editon 1.
My parts guy at Mercedes look up all parts need it to retrofit them.
This is not an official list from Mercedes, and my parts guy also told me that the ABS unit is also different and might need to be code to the car and that might be a problem.
Also the cost of the parts without labor is about 19K.
I believe the brakes are made by Brembo and just the other day I asked Brembo somewhat related questions:
1) if they make a conversion kit to swap out ceramics for steel,
2) replacement steel rotors for the stock steel, and
3) replacement rotors for the stock ceramics.
They said they make no replacement parts at this time for the AMG GTS. I wanted to order the ceramics and then swap them out for steel and was disappointed that it wasn't an option at this time at least from Brembo.
I believe the brakes are made by Brembo and just the other day I asked Brembo somewhat related questions:
1) if they make a conversion kit to swap out ceramics for steel,
2) replacement steel rotors for the stock steel, and
3) replacement rotors for the stock ceramics.
They said they make no replacement parts at this time for the AMG GTS. I wanted to order the ceramics and then swap them out for steel and was disappointed that it wasn't an option at this time at least from Brembo.
Just swap everything out for the OEM solution. Others have done it before on other model lines (including SLS).
I believe the brakes are made by Brembo and just the other day I asked Brembo somewhat related questions:
1) if they make a conversion kit to swap out ceramics for steel,
2) replacement steel rotors for the stock steel, and
3) replacement rotors for the stock ceramics.
They said they make no replacement parts at this time for the AMG GTS. I wanted to order the ceramics and then swap them out for steel and was disappointed that it wasn't an option at this time at least from Brembo.
Why do you want to go from ceramic to steel?
Just order the car with steel brakes.
Why do you want to go from ceramic to steel?
Just order the car with steel brakes.
The primary reason is that I want to have the option of going to steel for track days.
I plan on tracking the day 10-12 times a year. My experience with Porsche ceramics is that they will last a few years if you are not hard on the brakes but they are not as good as steel with race pads on the track. I am assuming to find the same with the MB ceramics.
The secondary reason is that the initial cost of $8950 is a bargain when you consider 1) reducing the unsprung weight and optimizing the performance of the suspension and 2) improving the initial bite and reducing fade of the brakes.
I was disappointed that the Edition 1 came without ceramic brakes.
So I'm looking into retro fitting Ceramc brakes on my soon to be AMG GT S Editon 1.
My parts guy at Mercedes look up all parts need it to retrofit them.
This is not an official list from Mercedes, and my parts guy also told me that the ABS unit is also different and might need to be code to the car and that might be a problem.
Also the cost of the parts without labor is about 19K.
Check with the guys at Weistec, they own their own GT-S. Their new location is in Irvine and they have lifts. They can probably give you the spindle measurements. Let them know that I am asking for this because I am interested in your kit.
Thanks for the referral. We are in contact with Weistec (in fact we are only 15 mim away), and hope to get the spindle measurement confirmed very soon.
It's limited to factory's elctro-mechanical parking brake, unlike traditional drum brake.
So our CCM rotor upgrade offer will retain the use of OE calipers (front and rear) w/o impairing the integrity of OE brake system but also to keep the cost down.
Analysis and measurement on OE brake is done and we shall have the rotor design up by next week.
Anyone interested in this Iron to CCM rotor conversion can PM us for a special introductory pricing.
Front and rear CCM rotors are duly assembled. The kit will also come with SS brake lines and OE CCM brake pads.
An easy swap to OE iron rotors and save tons of unsprung weight to vastly improve your driving quality & literally dust free wheels, while keep your OE iron brakes as a spare.
Brake dust is a combination of pad and rotor, so just changing the pad compound could improve the dusting situation but can not alleviate the situation.
CCM rotors not only can alleviate the brake dust, but will also drastically improve your driving comfort and overall handling fro the massive weight redution.
Just want to add some benefit of this conversion kit vs. CCB kit comes from OE:
These are much stronger and durable rotors than OE.
Rotors fit under 19" wheels which means lower maintenance cost on tire replacement.
The replacement brake pads are also cheaper than OE CCM pads.
These RB CCM rotor rings are re-furbishable at a cost lower than iron rotor ring replacement, although you probably don't need that service if for street driving.
Rotors are fully interchangeable with stock iron rotors, so you can swap them as you see need unlike OE CCB you are stuck with CCM rotors set up.
Full after-service by RacingBrake by our knowledgeable stuff, and CCM components inventory in Southern California with 30 years in brake business.
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