Silvo

while i was searching for a good stuff i found the following:

1. Zimmermann
   
   
   
   Short Description:
   Zimmermann Cross Drilled Sport Brake Disc feature a chamfered hole that allows for an easy visual inspection of the rotor wear limit. When the chamfer of the hole is no longer visible the rotor needs to be replaced.
   
   Compatible with original equipment brake systems, providing greater efficiency of gas venting and water dispersion than the standard rotor.
   
   Price:
   -Around-$186.00 (www.evolutionsports.com)*
   
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2. Alfred Teves GmbH (ATE)
   
   
   
   Short Description:
   The ATE Power Disc's "Gas Slotting" advantages:
   - Reduced Fading
   - Visible Wear Detector
   - Continuous Pad Cleaning
   - Increased Safety In Wet Conditions
   
   
   Price:
   -Around-$149.00 (www.evolutionsports.com)*
   
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3. EBC
   
   
   
   Short Description:
   -Drilled and Slotted Sport Rotors
   -Dimpled Hole Construction
   -Wider Slots Expel Gases and Stay Cooler
   
   Price:
   -Around- $230.00 (www.racepages.com) * !

What do you Think?

* search = W124 - 320 - 1995

lkchris

Prices are way too high at this source.

Try
http://catalog.eautopartscatalog.com...tion=000472661


BTW, you'll NEVER EVER notice an improvement with these vs normal OE rotors.

ebennz

if you want to hit your chin on the steering wheel, you could install 400e or 500e brakes.

a lot of people have done this, expensive.

do a search at mercedesshop for more info

Silvo

thanks lkchris ... for the link ...

Hmm! there is no improvement ? ~!

I do not know what info. is right

A- Drilled Rotors is bad bkz the brake pads gets a less surface (why do we find them in racing cars?)
B-Drilled Rotors is good coz it is venting!
who have tried this type on his car?

ebennz ... you are right, but do i have to replace the calipars as well?

mhorn

I believe that the 400E and 500E had 4 piston calipers. That will probably offer more improvement in braking than new rotors, but at a significant cost. You find cross drilled rotors on race cars because they are running ***** out all the time. Heat is their major enemy. Some of them are even water cooled. But remember, when the race is over, they replace them with new rotors, so longevity is not really an issue. I don't think your average driver will get any benefit by having cross drilled rotors unless they live in very mountainous terrain where extended braking was routine. "Racing" does not always = better.

AMG_Eric

i have the ate rotors with high performance pad. i have had them for 1 year.

my observations:
you stop like you wouldnt believe. my braking distance has decreased quite measureably. well worth the investment in regards to that.

i have had to replace the front pads already. so they only last about 1 year.

one of the rotors is slightly warped. dont know if i cant turn it but will be trying it soon.

so its worth it if you have the money and dont mind buying new pads and maybe new rotors every year.

ClayJ

I'd look for some Brembos.... I am not a real fan of the Zimmermans - they don't seem to last, in my experience.

Silvo

you are right "mhorn" .... "Racing" does not always = better
we are not in a race


AMG_Eric ... every year! .... i think i have to think about it

ClayJ ... Brembo is so cool, but very HOT PRICE

hartj

in 1993 all w124 switched to a four piston design. only the 500 had bigger brakes by itself (actually they were shared with the r129 sl).check bekkers for brembo brakes
http://www.bekkers.com/