Brake upgrades...
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1995 E320
Brake upgrades...
Dear readers,
After two months of lurking, I've finally registered
. Thanks to all the members for getting me up to speed with my "new" car, a '95 E320 with almost 150K miles in very good condition, inside and out.
Everything is stock right now; first things on my upgrade list are a set of BBS 17" RC rims and Falken Azenis ST-115's. I'm digesting all the info on suspension recs, and will gradually decide what to get - with a wife and three young kids I have to make calculated compromises in this area.
I've always been a brake fanatic, and was surprised that there wasn't much info on the boards concerning the Movit upgrade kit; although it is somewhat expensive it looks REALLY good. I'd like to maintain the character of the car, and don't think that the Brembos (although flexible and well-regarded) will fit the bill. However, going with OEM upgrades and adding aluminum brake lines might be the ticket. I saw the cross-drilled and silver calipers on a CLK 55 recently, and they had the look that would be compatible - how do I go about finding if they (or other later model OEMs) would fit under the planned 17" rims?
After two months of lurking, I've finally registered
. Thanks to all the members for getting me up to speed with my "new" car, a '95 E320 with almost 150K miles in very good condition, inside and out.Everything is stock right now; first things on my upgrade list are a set of BBS 17" RC rims and Falken Azenis ST-115's. I'm digesting all the info on suspension recs, and will gradually decide what to get - with a wife and three young kids I have to make calculated compromises in this area.
I've always been a brake fanatic, and was surprised that there wasn't much info on the boards concerning the Movit upgrade kit; although it is somewhat expensive it looks REALLY good. I'd like to maintain the character of the car, and don't think that the Brembos (although flexible and well-regarded) will fit the bill. However, going with OEM upgrades and adding aluminum brake lines might be the ticket. I saw the cross-drilled and silver calipers on a CLK 55 recently, and they had the look that would be compatible - how do I go about finding if they (or other later model OEMs) would fit under the planned 17" rims?
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2005 CL65 AMG
I saw the cross-drilled and silver calipers on a CLK 55 recently, and they had the look that would be compatible
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You can stay OEM and upgrade to SL600 or 500E 4 piston calipers and the larger rotors.
Stay away from slotted or drilled, unless you wants the looks. Solid rotors provide fine braking on a W124 without motor mods. SS lines are a good idea and provide better feels than rubber lines. I run Ate Super Blue fluid with EBC pads, never a fade problem and plenty of bite...even on a track.
Movit , I beleive , is getting out of the MB brakes upgrade business. The Movit kit my friend has on his E500 required 19" rims....but the Porsche caliper looks real cool behind the Brabus rims.
Stay away from slotted or drilled, unless you wants the looks. Solid rotors provide fine braking on a W124 without motor mods. SS lines are a good idea and provide better feels than rubber lines. I run Ate Super Blue fluid with EBC pads, never a fade problem and plenty of bite...even on a track.
Movit , I beleive , is getting out of the MB brakes upgrade business. The Movit kit my friend has on his E500 required 19" rims....but the Porsche caliper looks real cool behind the Brabus rims.
