E55AMG99

I just had my '99 in for a checkup and the front brake pads have 3mm left but the front rotors are "below tolerance" and need to be replaced. I know that the E55 is a heavy car and MB rotors can be soft but this is ridiculous! I was quoted $1200 for fronts only. I'm not a penny pincher but this is 2x what my Porsche ran for the exact same repair.

I'd like to go with aftermaket bolt on items but does anyone have any experience with Pagid or EBC pads? I suspect they'd be harder on the rotors than the stock ones but have better braking and less brake dust. What about Brabus rotors? Are they worth it? I really don't want to fork over $3K for new brakes and would like to stick with the stock calipers.

Thanks

pocholin

I went thru the same not too long ago, I ended up putting AMG rotors (back to OEM) and EBC Green stuff pads. I spend 750.00 on parts.

I couldn't find anybody else to make front replacement rotors for the E55s, unless I went to a big brake system, which meant changing calipers (3k minimum), but I'm happy with the braking system, so I didn't/couldn't replace entire system.

I'd recommend those EBCs if you don't mind a sweet spot for brake squeel, brake dust is noticeably lower, but it squeels at moderate braking (low speed), just brake a little harder or a little softer and noise goes away.

I hope this helps.

E55 KEV

Does Brabus make a replacement front Rotor for OEM E55 Brakes? If so, how much?

Tuning companys like Brabus, Renntech & Kleemann should invest in making replacement drilled rotors for E55, etc. instead of trying to sell $3k brake kits. I think they would have more customer willing to buy replacement rotors than expensive brake conversions.

pocholin

E55Kev, I couldn't agree more with you, I would've gladly paid 400-450 per cross drilled rotors from brembo, ohh well.

I still think that aftermarket brake prods mfgs could produce cross drilled or sloted (or both) rotors for the same or little over OEM rotors.

stephens

My W210 E55 went through two sets of rotors. They only seem to last for around 30,000Km's (24k miles).

Pocholin
Using aftermarket pads seems to wear them more than the OEM pads, so it may be worth checking for unusual wear with the EBC pads.

pocholin

OK, thanks for the advise, I'll take a good look after 10k miles and make up my mind about keeping or replacing them (pads)

E55AMG99

Thanks for the replies. I haven't heard back from Brabus but I'm told that they have direct replacement rotors. My friends at TW Motorsports are checking with the guys at SSF Imports to see if they have any ideas.

After seeing 12 AMG cars (7 of them V8 Kompressors) at the Smythe Mercedes dealership, I asked about getting my order in early and they said "no problem". I'm going to probably put OEM brakes back on it and sell the W210 this fall.

tjcMBE55AMG

Did you think to look here:

http://www.tirerack.com/brakes/bremb...ent_rotors.jsp

TJC

pocholin

I looked in there, I call them, and they told me the bad news. They don't make them for the E55s
This was when I was looking for rotors.

tjcMBE55AMG

or here:

http://www.bergwerks.com/brakes.jsp#oe

E55AMG99

I didn't check this site but they carry Brembo and Brembo does not make a set of replacement rotors that fit the OEM calipers.

Thanks for the tip, though. Tire Rack is a great resource.