C32 amg brake kit
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C32 amg brake kit
i just talked t oa couple people and i;m going with the c32 brake kit on my car, 13.1 with silver calipers......... anyone do this to the w210? i heard mark cummins did something to his car but i have no clue
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Re: C32 amg brake kit
Originally posted by alexbenz
i just talked t oa couple people and i;m going with the c32 brake kit on my car, 13.1 with silver calipers......... anyone do this to the w210? i heard mark cummins did something to his car but i have no clue
i just talked t oa couple people and i;m going with the c32 brake kit on my car, 13.1 with silver calipers......... anyone do this to the w210? i heard mark cummins did something to his car but i have no clue
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i talked to evosport, my tech at my shop and only thing that i came up was i'm at my own risk, the caliper will be leading instead of trailing, i dunno, i might have it mixed up.......been a long day.....
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The C32 is definitely possible and economical, slightly bigger disk and caliper than our OEM ones...I've been tossing with the idea myself but its probably too small for my liking (cuz my wheels dwarf's the rotor - show u guys a pic later). From memory its not drilled either, so that would be another drawback...not so nice.
Would love to do the E55 one but I've been told the oem pump will not have enuf power to work the calipers - so braking will be compromized...is that true? So may need a whole new system rather than just bolting on the rotors and calipers. then again, if you went Brembo or other BBk's you'll need to do that anyway.
Would love to do the E55 one but I've been told the oem pump will not have enuf power to work the calipers - so braking will be compromized...is that true? So may need a whole new system rather than just bolting on the rotors and calipers. then again, if you went Brembo or other BBk's you'll need to do that anyway.
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13.1 compared to brembo 14.1 is alright, good enough for me and they are cross- drilled, e55 don't don't cross- drilled so thats why no ones done that route....
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Good, I've been told they're undrilled...then its back on to the wish list 
my rotors need replacing soon. Ooops forgot I was lookign at the SL55 kit, not E55...but either one is wayyyy out of my league and won't fit without a lot of hassle I guess....
Just out of interest, how much does a pair (or 4) of C32 brakes cost over in the US?
my rotors need replacing soon. Ooops forgot I was lookign at the SL55 kit, not E55...but either one is wayyyy out of my league and won't fit without a lot of hassle I guess....Just out of interest, how much does a pair (or 4) of C32 brakes cost over in the US?
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Re: C32 amg brake kit
Originally posted by alexbenz
i just talked t oa couple people and i;m going with the c32 brake kit on my car, 13.1 with silver calipers......... anyone do this to the w210? i heard mark cummins did something to his car but i have no clue
i just talked t oa couple people and i;m going with the c32 brake kit on my car, 13.1 with silver calipers......... anyone do this to the w210? i heard mark cummins did something to his car but i have no clue
No Problems with pad wear or stopping...with 20k on them
The Upgraded Brakes make a Huge difference! and look cool.
Josh K and SEVERAL others have the C32 AMG Brakes
on the front without any problems..cant beat it for the money!
This subject has been brought up several times
Several have said it wont work......
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Originally posted by Whitey
Just out of interest, how much does a pair (or 4) of C32 brakes cost over in the US?
Just out of interest, how much does a pair (or 4) of C32 brakes cost over in the US?
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Thanks Rich, I think I have a source that's in the range of the prices you have quoted (I assume its for a pair). Still considering other options as well but this seems to be the best value-for-money one....will wait for Alex to get his installed
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Originally posted by alexbenz
13.1 compared to brembo 14.1 is alright, good enough for me and they are cross- drilled, e55 don't don't cross- drilled so thats why no ones done that route....
13.1 compared to brembo 14.1 is alright, good enough for me and they are cross- drilled, e55 don't don't cross- drilled so thats why no ones done that route....
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Originally posted by alexbenz
w211 will cost a grip though and don't know if they will fit
w211 will cost a grip though and don't know if they will fit
Fronts
calipers- $759.00 ea.
rotors - $118.45 ea.
pads- $270.60 ea.
Rears
calipers- $498.70 ea.
rotors- $97.20 ea.
pads- $84.24 ea.
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is this true on the c32 kit?
The risks involved in any brake system would be failure; resulting in no brakes. While I have not heard of any problems doing so, essentially the caliper would be working in reverse, as the pistons are designed to accept the rotor in a particular direction.
The risks involved in any brake system would be failure; resulting in no brakes. While I have not heard of any problems doing so, essentially the caliper would be working in reverse, as the pistons are designed to accept the rotor in a particular direction.
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Originally posted by alexbenz
okay i'm getting the kit tommrorow.......
i need rotors/pads/caliper/hoses????what else?
thanks
okay i'm getting the kit tommrorow.......
i need rotors/pads/caliper/hoses????what else?
thanks
Hoses?? May I suggest stainless steel brake lines for maintaining consisent brake pressure especially during threshold braking. Also, use a reputable racing fluid:
ATE Super Blue Racing
Motul 550/600
AP 550/600
Castrol SRF
Post some pics Alex when you've got them babies mounted.
