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Nov 9, 2006 | 05:28 PM

Jon@Jlevi SW

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Brembo SL500

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As your top source for Brembo Products, we wanted to show off this beautiful SL500 with a Brembo GT Brake System on it. The pictures show a 355x32 2PC Rotor with a 4 Piston Red Caliper. Please not that a 380x34 2PC Rotor with an 8 Piston Caliper is also available for the SL and AMG SL

Tell us what you think!
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Nov 9, 2006 | 09:54 PM

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AlabasterWhiteSL ObsidianBlackML

how much for the whole set, and does it void any warranty on the car

Nov 9, 2006 | 10:40 PM

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Looks Good.

Looks Good, what is special about them as compared to standard equipment?

Nov 9, 2006 | 10:43 PM

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blazinginder - I will PM you pricing in a moment

StephenK - Ultra High Performance Brembo Gran Turismo Brake System packages were developed to offer race-inspired braking components that are endowed with several significant advantages over a vehicle’s original braking system to provide superior braking time after time. They are for drivers who want to make a statement by substantially improving the looks and performance of their vehicle’s braking system.

Basically, they provide upgrading stopping power, decreased brake fade, and significant enhancement to the aesthetic appeal of the car.

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Nov 9, 2006 | 10:47 PM

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Thanks

Thanks for the information. I am going to research them, actually I never heard of them until this evening. If you have any other information please feel free to send it to me.

Nov 9, 2006 | 11:17 PM

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Stephen,
Brembo brakes are known the world over for their quality and performance standards. Check them out at www.brembo.com

We are an authorized Brembo dealer, so if you have any questions whatsoever, we'll be happy to help. You can Call (1.888.JLEVISW), email (sales@jlevisw.com), PM, or talk to us on AIM.

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Nov 9, 2006 | 11:27 PM

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Here's a nice blurb off that website:

The Gran Turismo system's level of technology and performance is unrivaled by any other product on the market. Each system is designed vehicle specific for maximum performane and "Optimum Brake Balance".

Gran Turismo Systems are comprised of lightweight 4, 6 or 8 piston calipers and 1 piece or 2 piece "floating" vented rotors up to 15" in diameter. Calipers are available in red, silver or black and discs are available in cross drilled or slotted. Increased brake torque and thermal capacity, dramatically improves the vehicles performance.

This powerful combination offers the extreme in Brembo's leading edge technology for high performance street and track use applications.

Brembo brake systems are fully compatible with your vehicles ABS and traction control systems. Systems are pre-assembled and include all necessary hardware for ease of installation.

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Nov 10, 2006 | 03:11 AM

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how much? will it work for a sl550? is it compatible w/ sbc?

Nov 10, 2006 | 10:36 AM

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Originally Posted by Jon@Jlevi SW

Can you PM me the pricing for a 2003 SL500 also?

Do you have any tests showing stopping distances between stock and the Brembos?

Nov 10, 2006 | 11:45 AM

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SL500 brakes are the same as the C32 brakes. They are worth about 700$ on a really really good day

Brembo's are nice, if I'm going to spend lots of dough, I think I'd go get custom rotors made, that way I can keep my calipers and brake pads.

Of course though, it depends on what you'll be doing, if you're going for looks, might as well go Brembo BBK, or any of the various other companies because it doesn't matter. AP Racing, ProjectMu, Rotora, Stoptech, whoever.

Nov 10, 2006 | 05:52 PM

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Here are the 3 kits that fit the SL500:
355x32mm 4 Piston Front
380x34mm 8 Piston Front
328x28mm 4 Piston Rear

Here are the Kits that fit the SL55:
380x34mm 8 Piston Front

Brembo doesn't make any aftermarket kits for the R230 SL600 or SL65

I'm not 100% but I think they may make the brakes OEM for those two cars, but I've been wrote before.

Anyways, the pricing on those kits on the website is very competitive. If you are planning on purchasing 1 kit, you can check out online. If you're purchasing 2 kits please contact us for discounted shipping.

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Nov 10, 2006 | 05:53 PM

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amgme - It is 100% compatible with all the braking and stability features of your car

dogma - Your quotes are above. I do not have any tests unfortunately

Nov 11, 2006 | 04:00 PM

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amgme - It is 100% compatible with all the braking and stability features of your car

dogma - Your quotes are above. I do not have any tests unfortunately

I am confused. You sell a $3,000 to $4,000 front brake kit and don't run any tests to see if it actually improves performance? That is a very steep price to pay for a cool "looking" brake caliper.

Nov 11, 2006 | 05:13 PM

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I did not say there are no tests run, I said that I don't have the test data available to me

All Brembo brake systems are tested and guaranteed to improve your car's performance. For those of you who have not heard of Brembo, they are race-proven brake systems that are used in high-end cars like Porsche, Lamborghini, Ferrari, etc

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Nov 11, 2006 | 05:16 PM

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Also, Here are the TUV and ABE certifications for Brembo High Performance Brake Systems:

http://www.brembo.com/ENG/AfterMarke...BremboAMQS.htm

Nov 12, 2006 | 06:04 PM

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Here are some of the cars for which Brembo makes the OEM brakes:
-Mercedes/McLaren SLR
-Lamborghini Gallardo
-Most Porsche Models
-Mercedes/AMG (In many cases)
-Most Ferrari Models (Including the Ferrari Enzo and Ferrari F1 Cars)
-Alfa Romeo
-Audi R8
-Ford GT
-Range Rover
-Dodge Viper
-Aston Martin V8 Vantage

Nov 12, 2006 | 06:11 PM

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If a Ferrari F1 car has them, that should tell you something

Nov 12, 2006 | 07:00 PM

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You bet

The F1 cars used Carbon Ceramic discs which aren't cost effective on street cars, but it SHOULD give you an idea of the kind of expertise the folks at Brembo have

Did you guys know that Brembo is traded on the Italian Stock Exchange? This is no small aftermarket tuning company

Nov 13, 2006 | 10:12 AM

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I did not say there are no tests run, I said that I don't have the test data available to me

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I am very familiar with Brembo brakes and what cars they are used on. I am aware that they are very high quality. However, when comparing what should be a decent set of brakes on my SL500 to an upgraded package, I would want to actually compare the two.

I would think that that is information available to someone selling the product. If it is not, why are you selling the product? If the product is "gauranteed" to improve performance wouldn't you want to be able to tell your customer what that improvement should be?

Nov 13, 2006 | 02:35 PM

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dogma - I spoke with the North American distributor of Brembo this morning and they told me that the test specs are not available to the public at all. What they DID tell me is that Brembo doesn't design a kit for the car unless they can guarantee a 20-30% improvement in braking capacity. So, I can guarantee you that 20-30%, but I cannot show you any specs - nor can any other Brembo dealer, including the Exclusive North American Distributor.

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Nov 14, 2006 | 05:56 PM

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Jon, find this totally not against you, and not really against anyone really so don't take this personally.

I'm sure Race Technologies can give you some numbers because 20% (or whatever number) means nothing. Braking capacity in what regards? Brake fade? Braking distance? Weight? Who knows?

But let's be honest, I don't know of ANY company that publishes numbers on their kits be it Rotora, Stoptech, Brembo or anyone because there are too many variables (imo).

Nov 15, 2006 | 04:35 PM

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This is true, there are a lot of variables. Suffice it to say that the Brembo kit is a significant improvement in each of these aspects. I agree, it would be nice to know HOW MUCH of an improvement, but unfortunately that information isn't available. I drive a Brembo car myself and I definately notice a much much better driving experience. After I supercharged my car I found myself getting up to high speeds a lot faster - so... Brembo to the rescue!
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Nov 21, 2006 | 04:41 PM

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Keep the inquiries coming!
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Nov 24, 2006 | 11:22 AM

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I've driven an R230 with the 380/6 kit up front, and the 328/4 rear kit. Is there a difference? Damn right. First of all, you do not judge a brake kit simply by raw stopping distances from 60. The real benefit is in stopping from much higher speeds, and in repeated braking. Plain and simply, the Brembo system kept providing solid braking at times that left the stock brakes begging for mercy. The components are all better than the SL600/65 as well I would say. Mainly in the rotor.