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Old May 19, 2009 | 09:18 PM
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Default Re: brake set up question??

Originally Posted by Tazz
Hey Lantana,

Were you able to just bolt on the CL500 calipers or did you have to space them to center on the rotor?

Did you/can you use CL500 rotors or do you have to use the SRT6 rotors (because of offset issues)?

You can get the decals on eBay that say AMG or Mercedes Benz if you want your calipers marked!!!
If you go with the SRT rotor then you have to use the S/CL class calipers and you can't use the CL/S class rotors because they have to much offset. Because of the offset you do have to space the caliper out just a bit. I used four washers between each caliper mount and the spindle mount. this was absolutely perfect spacing. If you don't get this just right you will have a hard time installing new pads.

I bead blased the calipers and spary painted them with Ceramic caliper paint and then used the decals you mentioned. You can also put Brembo decals on as well.

The C32 is direct bolt on while the CL/S class is also direct bolt on except for the need of $3.00 worth of washers. Motul is a great brake fluid and if you can't find it check with the bike shops. I also like ATE Super Blue which is what I used this time. the only problem I have had is some squealing which i have finally narrowed down to the ebay drilled and slotted rotors. I tried three different types of pads, the OEM pads that came with the calipers, semi-metalic and Posi-quiet Ceramics. The Ceramics are the quietest by far, and the squeal is almost completely gone finally. If I have any more trouble I will go to the dealer and by OEM MB rotors. I like the look of my rotors but probably should have just bought OEM. The C32 OEM rotors are drilled. If you are tight on money the CL500 caliper SRT rotor is the way to go. If you have plenty of money or have the patience to wait for the right deal go C32.
 
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