SmokinV10

Are these parts interchangeable? I know that Eurotech sells some aftermarket 2 piece rotors, but the E63 also has them. Im looking at my rotors and they are on their last legs. Grooves everywhere. Im just waiting for the cluster to tell me to replace pads and then its time to 86 the rotors. Has anyone attempted to do this swap? is it easy? Are the offsets the same? Any tips?

jangy

I bought a set for $1500 and did a lot of measuring and all were the same. We never tried to fit test, since i would not have been able to return them if I did. The reason I went against it was that the E63 ones were only 5lbs lighter than the E55 ones. I was hoping for more.

All the sizes are a perfect match. The only part that was a maybe was the bolts that hold the two miece E63 ones together being able to clear the E55 calipers. It looked like it would but i didn't risk it. I hope to buy the EVO updated versions or go RennTech.

SmokinV10

How much are the RennTech rotors?

jangy

I dunno and am in no position to recommend, but the EVOSPORT ones are $2K for the 4.

SmokinV10

So does the E63 have different brake calipers? Is the placement of the calipers relative to the hub different? Heres the thing, I bet the dealer would be willing to continue to warranty my braking system if I put AMG parts on the car. I would highly doubt they would even install the Evosport units.

SANDOVAL

How much were the AMG 2PC rotors Jangy?

jangy

The E63 has different calipers, but the dimensional testing done on the rotors was identical. I used caliper ruler and a level. Also, the sweep area was identical.
Again, my only concern was the location where the hat is bolted onto the rotor. the E55 rotors have a groove at that point, whereas the E63 rotors have the nuts sticking out. Visually, it shouldn't matter, but I never test fitted.

jangy

I paid $1500 for the two fronts.

SmokinV10

That makes a difference. I thought it was $1500 for all 4. The aftermarket pieces are MUCH less expensive for all 4 then.

jangy

Yes. Also note that the E63 only comes with 2 piece fronts, NOT rears. I never looked deeply enough into it to see if one of the AMG 2 pieces would fit the rear.
On a real note, however, most of the gains to be had (weight and performance) are in the fronts.

Anthony 98 GTS

Damn......so the best option is to grab my ankles and drop $2 large on a set of aftermarket rotors........

BenzoBoi

^^yes sir...

Anthony 98 GTS

So there are no Brembo, Stoptech or other options?

sack5000

Your best option may be to get the E63 instead of fuc**** around with spare parts. Just lease one you'll like it....

Anthony 98 GTS

So I can play baller like all the other Dallas $30k millionaires??? (Obvious H-town take)....


.......I learned that I end up modding all my cars and I never can or end up using a warranty..........

jangy

$2K for rotos isn't exactly ankle grabbing as long as they perform the way they should. Can anyone confirm that EvO has the new (slotted and drilled) versions out?

jangy

Not without replacing calipers as well.

jangy

Decent (if that) rotors isn't worth giving up on the beast

Anthony 98 GTS

Not coming from the F-body/Mustang crowd....but a $3k brake job with pads and labor makes me pucker............

jangy

I hear ya. In our world, its not a bad price. I looked into having my own developed and I'd be at at about $2500 for a set done the way i want them. If EVO comes through and seems to be a good fit, then I'm in.

SmokinV10

Even in the viper world thats pretty bad for just rotors. Its not horrific, but its not exactly a deal.

No damned way do I want that normally aspirtated torqueless thing because its got better rotors. That would be like trading in a 20 something blonde bolt-on equipped bimbo for a middle aged heffer because the fatty has a better "personality".