S550 w221 big brake upgrade
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2010 S550 w221
S550 w221 big brake upgrade
- Hey I am currently a new member to this forum. I have a 2010 w221 s550. Just wondering if any one knows anyone selling the s600 (w221) front and rear euro spec calipers. Not too sure if I wanna go with the e 55 Amg front and rear caliper set up as it is more accessible to find but I don’t like the rear 4 pistons that come with the e55.
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2007 S600, 2007 Chrysler 300 SRT8, 2000 C5 Corvette, 2017 Mustang GT, 2023 300C, and a 2019 Lincoln
I use FCP Euro for the parts on my S600 except for the ceramic pads which I get from Hawk Pads. FCP has a lifetime warranty. Hawk has the best pads on my SRT8 and Corvette, so I tried them on the S600 and they were very good. Disc rotors were from Brembo. Calipers were OEM Mercedes.
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From: Washington, DC
2007 S600, 2007 Chrysler 300 SRT8, 2000 C5 Corvette, 2017 Mustang GT, 2023 300C, and a 2019 Lincoln
My personal preference is Hawk Yellow 5.0 ceramic. I have had very few problems with dust, the stopping distances are improved, and I am happy with the results. Some have complained about noise but my experience has been good. The S65 which is a step up from my car uses a dual caliper system up front but that is too much complexity for me. My S600 uses 4 piston fronts and two piston rear calipers which is pretty low tech but very good driving.
