Buying Carbon Ceramic Brake Retrofit
#1
Buying Carbon Ceramic Brake Retrofit
Hi guys, does anyone know where I could source a set of CCB for a W212 facelift E63S? I'm tired of all the dust of the steel rotors. Every time I go on a drive after washing my car, the wheels are already completely dirty. I always have my car washed when the whole car is clean. Just the wheel is dirty.
I've used to see these sets for $10K or less, but the cheapest one I see on eBay right now is $14.25K. Is there any place that is selling them for cheaper? Or any other member on here looking to sell or switch to steels? I would be willing to trade plus cash.
I've used to see these sets for $10K or less, but the cheapest one I see on eBay right now is $14.25K. Is there any place that is selling them for cheaper? Or any other member on here looking to sell or switch to steels? I would be willing to trade plus cash.
#2
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Hi guys, does anyone know where I could source a set of CCB for a W212 facelift E63S? I'm tired of all the dust of the steel rotors. Every time I go on a drive after washing my car, the wheels are already completely dirty. I always have my car washed when the whole car is clean. Just the wheel is dirty.
I've used to see these sets for $10K or less, but the cheapest one I see on eBay right now is $14.25K. Is there any place that is selling them for cheaper? Or any other member on here looking to sell or switch to steels? I would be willing to trade plus cash.
I've used to see these sets for $10K or less, but the cheapest one I see on eBay right now is $14.25K. Is there any place that is selling them for cheaper? Or any other member on here looking to sell or switch to steels? I would be willing to trade plus cash.
#4
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I use ceramic pads and barely get any dust on my wheels (Plus, the ceramic dust is a lighter color and is less noticeable). Going carbon rotors is a bit extreme... and since the dust is from the pads,.. not the rotors... the difference would be minimal.
#5
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Carbon Ceramic brakes generate very very little dust that "sticks" There is a huge difference between Carbons and Irons dust wise regardless of pad selection.
#6
I'm no expert, but using a ceramic brake pad makes the rotors wear faster correct since it is a harder compound?
Also, I barely got 20K miles on my rotors and pads, no track days and stock car. Honestly, at the price point it doesn't seem to cost that much more in terms of replacing or not. I drive my car hard and I think the ceramics also look really nice. If I can get a set for a decent price, it seems fairly reasonable to do the switch.
Also, I barely got 20K miles on my rotors and pads, no track days and stock car. Honestly, at the price point it doesn't seem to cost that much more in terms of replacing or not. I drive my car hard and I think the ceramics also look really nice. If I can get a set for a decent price, it seems fairly reasonable to do the switch.
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Nice upgrade! You will be ready for some track laps soon.
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Not from my experience. The ceramic pads wear slower as do the rotors. They don't bite as hard as the semi metallic pads and, of course, don't wear nearly as fast. It took some getting used to for me. Others may have different experiences.
If you are willing to pay $14k for the carbon brake rotors, you could get a lifetime of pad and rotor changes with the steel brakes and come out way ahead. The upgrade makes no sense unless you are going to track your car. With that said, I've read the carbon rotors on the E are not very durable and you are better off with steel rotors. On the E, I feel the carbon rotors are like jewelry and meant for show.
If you are willing to pay $14k for the carbon brake rotors, you could get a lifetime of pad and rotor changes with the steel brakes and come out way ahead. The upgrade makes no sense unless you are going to track your car. With that said, I've read the carbon rotors on the E are not very durable and you are better off with steel rotors. On the E, I feel the carbon rotors are like jewelry and meant for show.
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CCBs =
Lifetime rotors YES
Lifetime pads NO (unless you skip on preventative car maintenance and are willing to risk rotors damage)
Lifetime rotors YES
Lifetime pads NO (unless you skip on preventative car maintenance and are willing to risk rotors damage)
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If you are willing to pay $14k for the carbon brake rotors, you could get a lifetime of pad and rotor changes with the steel brakes and come out way ahead. The upgrade makes no sense unless you are going to track your car. With that said, I've read the carbon rotors on the E are not very durable and you are better off with steel rotors. On the E, I feel the carbon rotors are like jewelry and meant for show.
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https://mbworld.org/forums/w212-amg/...ml#post6749051
https://mbworld.org/forums/w212-amg/...18k-miles.html
https://www.autotrader.com/car-news/...-plague-267318
Do a little more research so you have a clue. Lot's of issues out there with the carbon ceramic brakes.
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WRONG... No such thing as "lifetime" brake rotors, carbon ceramic or iron. Wear on rotors and pads is dependent on how 'hard' and how 'often' the brakes are applied.
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Hi guys, does anyone know where I could source a set of CCB for a W212 facelift E63S? I'm tired of all the dust of the steel rotors. Every time I go on a drive after washing my car, the wheels are already completely dirty. I always have my car washed when the whole car is clean. Just the wheel is dirty.
I've used to see these sets for $10K or less, but the cheapest one I see on eBay right now is $14.25K. Is there any place that is selling them for cheaper? Or any other member on here looking to sell or switch to steels? I would be willing to trade plus cash.
I've used to see these sets for $10K or less, but the cheapest one I see on eBay right now is $14.25K. Is there any place that is selling them for cheaper? Or any other member on here looking to sell or switch to steels? I would be willing to trade plus cash.
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