AMG903L

http://www.partsgeek.com/catalog/200...ake_rotor.html

Winhere Brake Rotors

Has anyone used these? Are they drilled? Any warpping issues?

I wish I had money coming out of my butt so I could get the Evosports; but these are so cheap I could replace them with every pad change.

OCKlasse

It's always been my experience to go OES for brake rotors and then Akebono Euro Ceramic for brake pads. Excellent combination!

Try oediscountparts.com for the rotors. Around $300 a piece (CL55 price...which is significantly higher than E55)

AMG903L

Before I would spend $1200 for a full set for OES or alike, I would just get the Evosports for $1800 and have the floating/lightweight rotors.

It looks like Winhere might be the true manufacter for most of the aftermarket and maybe the OEM rotors. If a mono rotor is just a rotor then $230 a full set shipped is a steal...

And it looks like they are drilled.

theeddie

108 each for the fronts oem

SamBoler

Go with a brand that is reputable. I wouldn't go too cheap on brakes, tires & suspension.

I went with StopTech drilled rotors from Auto Talent.
StopTech has OE type drilled rotors and blank rotors for those who does not like drilled.

Got a great deal on the StopTech brake rotors+pads installed.
Auto Talent did a great job bedding in the brakes & flushing out the brake fluid as well.

Contact Kevin@autotalent.com

djrabbi

OE rotors for E55 on parts.com is like $100 a pop... Where you getting $1200 price from? I would stick with OEM rotors and as OKC said, Akebono pads are VERYYYYY GOOD!

SamBoler

I drove Grimm's E55 & like his Centric Rotors & Pads better than other buddies with different set ups. Centric/StopTech is going to be my next set of pads & rotors.

BenzoBoi

Haven't tried Akebono pads personally so can't say much but I have heard LOTS of good things about them. On a different note, I would highly recommend Porterfield pads. They have lasted me quite a while and they've worked GREAT thus far.

I'm actually planning on calling carbotech to see what they can offer for my 211 as far as pads. I am the occasional tracker so I need something a lil more aggressive then your run of the mill brake pads. Have a few friends who run them and they seem to be great pads after getting rides AND being able to drive their cars.

OCKlasse

Man, you E55 guys are lucky. I have to pay $300 a piece for rotors while you pay $100...

ghettoroadster

"Winhere" is MIC (Made in China): http://www.winhere.com.cn/, even though Gates is an investment partner.

I'm pretty sure you understand that China steel, if not recycled, is still mostly crap? Especially when it comes down to lowly priced items?

There are many things I'd buy Chinese (staplers, calculators, cell phones, computer parts, clothes hangers, ad nausea), but BRAKE ROTORS, for a 4000 lb car? NO freakin' way. You're not winning there, here, or anywhere with that.

vipermike

djrabbi

Why!?!?! I thought they are all 1 peice?

AMG903L

I'm going with Akebono pads and Goodridge SS lines for sure

I don't mind going with OEM rotors for $100 each; but if I find out they are made in China I'm going to be pissed

I would perfer slotted only or slotted/drilled.

OCKlasse

They are one piece...

I guess the demand is so much smaller for my car, and the production run is much smaller .

AMG903L

Akebono EUR983 and EUR984 pads
Brakeperformance.com Black Zinc Dimpled and Slotted rotors
SS brake lines

Motul 600 Racing Brake Fluid?

How many liters to do a full flush?

mountainste

I wouldn't go too cheap on brakes

AMG903L

My friend made a good point. I only drive it on the weekends and don't need non-coated cheap rotors rusting everywhere. I like the black zinc look and the price is reasonable.

ghettoroadster

I love how this brake company is a few doors away from a large adult video production/distro firm.

AgSilver

Careful! Remember, you have SBS (fly-by-wire brake system). You need a STAR system to perform a flush. You might want to review the procedure in WIS.

lseyDominick

I am the occasional tracker so I need something a lil more aggressive then your run of the mill brake pads.

AMG903L

Thanks for the heads up. It looks like the dealerships charge $130 for a brake flush. I will just have them do it and have peace of mind and a MB receipt

AMG903L

Brakeperformance.com won't do slotted for the E55 anymore.

I found this site and love the Brembo slotted pattern

http://www.adamsrotors.com/gallery/?album=1&gallery=1

isellbenz

don't think that brakes are something I would skimp on.. just saying.. you get what you pay for. OEM or better. Us SBC folk already have enough worry.. let alone throw crap brakes on top of that.

Leadfut

Applied Rotor Technology quoted me $813 for front and rear drilled and slotted cryo treated rotors with porterfield pads. I have a set from them on my 8000lb Excursion with 80,000 miles on them and it still stops on a dime with zero fade. Just another option.

AMG903L

Check out the retail prices and the part numbers.