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Old Oct 8, 2018 | 01:59 PM
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SL 55 Brake System Modifications
As I review the brake system on my SL 55 it is off the charts on paper, but they seem to be a little lacking in the real world. Is there a simple answer to vastly improving the systems capability?
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Do you have a big brake kit on your car?
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Old Oct 9, 2018 | 06:40 AM
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So you can put larger rotors and calipers? Looks like there is not very much room for a bigger rotor.
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Buy some more aggressive pads.
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upgrade to SL65 brakes. it will cost a fortune, but if you're really wanting to improve braking that's the ticket.
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