HELP! Need to make a decision on rotors!
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1999 E55 AMG
HELP! Need to make a decision on rotors!
Hey all,
I have a 99 E55 with roughly 60k miles on it. I bought some akebono brake pads for the front and the back. Last time I took it into the dealership they told me I need front and rear pads and front rotors.
I havn't had the sensor give me any signs for the rotors/brakes. I dont know whether I should buy new rotors or not? I don't get any vibration when braking. Has anyone else changed their brake pads and not their rotors? Anyone running on original rotors up to 80-100k? I don't know if I should drop ~$470 on rotors, especially if I don't really need to.
Also, my mechanic told me that you can't resurface mercedes rotors because they're too soft. Is that true?
The dealership also told my my rear differential/seal is leaking. I need to get it re-sealed. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, what did you end up paying to have it re-sealed?
I'd really appreciate any help guys!!
Joe
I have a 99 E55 with roughly 60k miles on it. I bought some akebono brake pads for the front and the back. Last time I took it into the dealership they told me I need front and rear pads and front rotors.
I havn't had the sensor give me any signs for the rotors/brakes. I dont know whether I should buy new rotors or not? I don't get any vibration when braking. Has anyone else changed their brake pads and not their rotors? Anyone running on original rotors up to 80-100k? I don't know if I should drop ~$470 on rotors, especially if I don't really need to.
Also, my mechanic told me that you can't resurface mercedes rotors because they're too soft. Is that true?
The dealership also told my my rear differential/seal is leaking. I need to get it re-sealed. Has anyone else had this problem? If so, what did you end up paying to have it re-sealed?
I'd really appreciate any help guys!!
Joe
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2001 E55 AMG (sold)
Yes, you will need to replace the rotors. Don't think otherwise.
$470 is a small price to pay for getting another 60k miles out of the brakes.
Any attempt to reuse the originals will result in a headache.
$470 is a small price to pay for getting another 60k miles out of the brakes.
Any attempt to reuse the originals will result in a headache.
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man, sounds tricky.....
of course you wanna do whats best for the car, but not let the dealer get you by the ***** at the same time.......do you have access to a nearby indie shop? if so maybe you
could get a second opinon.....
sorry if this is lame advice...
good luck
of course you wanna do whats best for the car, but not let the dealer get you by the ***** at the same time.......do you have access to a nearby indie shop? if so maybe you
could get a second opinon.....
sorry if this is lame advice...
good luck
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From: Raleigh, NC
2001 E55 AMG - 2001 E320 - 1990 300CE
Centric Rotors???
Anyone have any experience with Centric on E55?
I have used them on my 300CE and they are great.
I have used them on my 300CE and they are great.
Last edited by ESTJ; Dec 12, 2011 at 08:05 PM.
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From: Raleigh, NC
2001 E55 AMG - 2001 E320 - 1990 300CE
Fronts are about $220 each for Centric.
Also the ones below, anyone using them:
ZIMMERMANN FORMULA Z_2104211912_S
ZIMMERMANN FORMULA Z Brake Disc Right Front
Brake Disc Right Front- 210 421 19 12
Also the ones below, anyone using them:
ZIMMERMANN FORMULA Z_2104211912_S
ZIMMERMANN FORMULA Z Brake Disc Right Front
Brake Disc Right Front- 210 421 19 12
- More than 10 IN STOCK - Order will ship tomorrow
$ 211.69
Last edited by ESTJ; Dec 12, 2011 at 08:04 PM.
