WHICH BREAKS to buy.. ML 55 AMG
09-30-2005, 05:09 PM
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WHICH BRAKES to buy.. ML 55 AMG
Its that time again for some new breaks. I went on tire rack but they only have the front fitment. I am wondering which breaks to get for the SUV and also if theres any brake i can get that are better then the stock ones on there. also im looking for the break pads but i am open to buying the rotors and all thanks alot
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Brakes?
Sorry, couldn't resist.
Do you ever go off road. If so, resist the temptation of drilled or slotted rotors. Talking to a Porsche engineer about the very issue. He said that they didn't use drilled or slotted rotors on the Cayenne, as debris can get in and cause major damage. I have to imagine the AMG wagon has decent brakes. If you need more stopping power, I would suggest racing brake pads.
Separately, do you have big aftermarket wheels. If so, I doubt you go off road, but also, the extra rotational weight might be causing some excess strain on your brakes.
Do you ever go off road. If so, resist the temptation of drilled or slotted rotors. Talking to a Porsche engineer about the very issue. He said that they didn't use drilled or slotted rotors on the Cayenne, as debris can get in and cause major damage. I have to imagine the AMG wagon has decent brakes. If you need more stopping power, I would suggest racing brake pads.
Separately, do you have big aftermarket wheels. If so, I doubt you go off road, but also, the extra rotational weight might be causing some excess strain on your brakes.
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lol i noticed that its brakes lol.. i kno an MB Parts manager so the bill prob wont be 1400 more like $450 - $500 so what should i do? just stick with the AMG brakes?
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Originally Posted by Riffyb
lol i noticed that its brakes lol.. i kno an MB Parts manager so the bill prob wont be 1400 more like $450 - $500 so what should i do? just stick with the AMG brakes?
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10-12-2005, 11:09 AM
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you could always try the flashy ones like me
I got mine at Brakeworld.com they have not been a dramatic increase in stopping power but they have lasted a long time and they look sweet behind my wheels.
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Hmmm, I think I would skip the drilled rotors
It’s an OFF ROAD vehicle, not a Porsche. FYI: Porsche specifically said they didn't use drilled rotors on the Cayenne. Their testing found that foreign particles (stones, sand, etc) got into the holes while off road, and caused some pretty nasty problems.
Now, if you’re a highway only car, than expect your car to take more effort to stop in the same amount of distance, as you will have LESS surface area with these rotors. Drilled rotors are to reduce gas build up and keep the rotors cool, under heavy braking situations.
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Now, if you’re a highway only car, than expect your car to take more effort to stop in the same amount of distance, as you will have LESS surface area with these rotors. Drilled rotors are to reduce gas build up and keep the rotors cool, under heavy braking situations.
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