Vic55

Late to the party here----

if money is not an issue do it... I personally wouldnt even with the money because I dont track the car nor do I keep them (cars) long enough to worry about replacing a non ceramic set up.

Chocofishez

See I thought ride would be better too, and the unsprung weight savings are a bonus.

I might go for it afterall. It's only money and you can always make more and if I am not happy because I didn't go 'all the way' in my ~130k benz then it would be a mistake.

How are your CCBs when it's cold out?

absent

No difference,they need more drying after car wash though,just a few taps on the brakes to dry the rotors does it.

kart125

I have the same dilemma here Chocofishez... switching from a C63 to an E63 wagon (more room for family!). can't seem to decide on the CC brakes! the look is incredible but price is steep. I agree that I don't want less brake than on C63...

Karl901

From my experience, if you track the even once, you will want CC brakes.
If your a moderate driver it is a waste of money.

RacingBrake

RacingBrake has light weight two piece rotors for C63 which can substantially reduce the rotor weight from 36 lbs to 24 lbs (12 lbs per rotors):

http://www.racingbrake.com/Two-piece...ONT-p/2141.htm

Matching rear two piece saves 5.25 lbs per rotor:

http://www.racingbrake.com/Two-piece...-08-p/2142.htm

Total cost for four corners cost less than $2,500

They are made with proven technology and improved metallurgy that are guaranteed to outperform and last longer than those expensive CCM rotors. In fact we were requested by Corvette ZR1 owners to make iron rotors for replacing factory CCM rotors (due in 3 months). Here is a thread at Corvette Forums about ZR1 owners voice on their CMM rotors:

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...ing-broke.html

We also offer the guarantee no squeaking performance street pads for the front and rear.

Our complete MB brake rotor replacement:

http://www.racingbrake.com/MERCEDES-s/5788.htm

MBE63AMG

Just my experience. If you don't, you can always change it later. The price for replacing later is about 14K with freight and all OEM parts needed. It is more than the MB option but you get to keep or resell the original setup. I did it myself and it is simple. It looks good and no more brake dust....

revellix

12.500$ ... hmm you can get the full set for 8.000-10.000 $

EVOII_Racer

Great post thanks for all the feedback!

it's funny how different we all are...IMO the look and no brake dust alone justifies the 12'000 usd option

The unsprung weight is also great

absent

Let's put it this way,I've been driving only CCB equipped cars exclusively(S63 was exception and of course I destroyed it's brakes in less then 8k miles) for the past 5 years or so.
I can not even imagine not to have them on my personal car and every time I get behind the wheel of a car with conventional brakes (high end rentals in LA) I feel like I have inadequate stopping power.
I am even ordering them for my wife's next daily driver.......

revellix

... yep, that's crazy!

kart125

I'm inclined in going for it when I order the car (soon I hope!). Anyone know if 18 inch wheels will fit because I need a winter set and usually downsise by an inch... The gap between caliper and wheels seems tight to downsise!

xxGenericSNxx

Doubt it. On conventional brakes modern AMGs (mid 2000 era forward) the smallest rims you can get are 19". Being that the carbon ceramics are an even larger diameter disk, 19" is still probably the minimum rim size you can go.

kart125

I had 18 inchers winter wheels on my 2011 C63. Fit was tight but space left... Anybody tried 18 inchers on CCB? Otherwise I will put 19" winter tires on.

RacingBrake

We have started a new thread for making CCM replacement or upgrade from iron rotors here:

https://mbworld.org/forums/w218/5476...ml#post6090474

xxGenericSNxx

I'm almost certain that you can't do it. The clearance is already very small on the stock 19s.

kart125

That's an old post. 19 inch winter wheels already waiting in garage. I just need to make sure the clear the CCB before mounting tires.

RacingBrake

Front 360x36mm CCM rotors can be made available for the following models:

C63
E63
CLK63 (Black)
CLS63

These stock rotors will fit under 18" wheels for your winter tires and keep your tire replacement cost lower than 19"

We can also offer a CCM brake kit completed with our 6-piston calipers for track application.

mertd93

Most 19" wheels won't clear the CCB, just measure the ID of your winter whhels and if it's at least 18" they will clear.

ace10

The stock CCB rotor is 401mm, is it not?

Unless you have a way to remove the shield behind the FF rotors on the 2014's, 18" wheels will not fit.

ace10

The stock wheel is 19" all around.

RacingBrake

You probably right. I was referring to C63 and other models up to 2011.

400x36mm CCM rotors can be made available.

kart125

They mesure 17 5/8" on the inside (smallest diameter). Do you think it will be OK? I should get car in about 10 days so I will know for sure. If they don't clear I'll have a set of 19"SLS replica wheels for sale!

mertd93

That's not gonna work unfortunately but it won't hurt to try.

ace10

What is the basis of your claim that 19" wheels won't fit on the 2014 E63?


This is my car. With winter tires. Mounted on 19" optional CLS wheels. They clear 17 5/8" at the hub mating surface.

Obviously there is no issue with fitment.