W210 AMG Discuss the W210 AMG's such as the E50, E55, and E60

what size are the front rotors on E55

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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 12:01 PM
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2002 e55 w211 ....
what size are the front rotors on E55

hi guys can someone tell me what size 100% the fron disc's / rotors are off a w210 e55 AMG.....

as in are they 315mm x 24mm thick?????? etc etc
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 12:12 PM
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Front - 13.1" Ventilated Discs

Dual-Piston Calipers

Rear - 11.8" Ventilated Discs

Single-Piston Calipers
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 01:19 PM
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2002 e55 w211 ....
you see the problems start already......

i was told these e55's have 4 pot calipers at front... which is what a lot of web sites say as well......

can i ask where you got your info from?
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 02:55 PM
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Why do you need to know the specific size?
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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due to me trying to source a different rotor/disc for replacements ....



i didn't think they were 330mm as tirerack show 332mm's as their BIG DISC KIT???

does anyone have a mercedes tech CD and couldplease find this out for me....
please please please

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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 03:21 PM
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We need some cross drilled rotors !!! I know not much in stoping improvment... but looks very nice...
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Ask one of the techs at this place...they may be able to help

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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 04:24 PM
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Originally Posted by palmer3914
you see the problems start already......

i was told these e55's have 4 pot calipers at front... which is what a lot of web sites say as well......

can i ask where you got your info from?
I've change my pads and they are dual front and single rear.
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Old Jul 9, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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thanks guys ..... il take my wheel off tomorrow and have a look....... il keep you updated as i may well have some grooved or crossed drilled rotors depending on results...

cheers
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