Bigger AMG discs

[softtop]

I have 18" AMG wheels on my 320 CDI E class, could I fit bigger AMG drilled disks on the front? There appears to be some clearance to get a bigger disc in. The alternative is to put some better pads in? I just thought the drilled ones would make me go faster due to les weight being carried...

[marc.l]

I just thought the drilled ones would make me go faster due to les weight being carried...


If your worried about the weight I would just drive with out any socks on. That will make it faster.

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marc.l said:

If your worried about the weight I would just drive with out any socks on. That will make it faster.

I will try this next week as the weather appears to be getting better. If this does not do the trick then back to the drilled discs me thinks.

[softtop]

Bump, will they fit? I think the width of the disc is different , but not sure.

[Paul.B]

You may have more problems with calliper clearence rather than issues with the wheels. You will probably have to go with AMG callipers too.


Paul.B

[vinnie83]

Why would you want to put AMG discs on your car? It has ample braking as it is! AMG discs, would mean you would need the full set up, the pads and discs cost a fortune on the front, there's 4 pads each side on the E55 AMG.

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vinnie83 said:

Why would you want to put AMG discs on your car? It has ample braking as it is! AMG discs, would mean you would need the full set up, the pads and discs cost a fortune on the front, there's 4 pads each side on the E55 AMG.

It appears to be more difficult so I will stay with standard discs and get some harder pads.

[christer]

As an aside, discs with holes cast in them are generally used for their greater cooling properties.

Adding LARGER discs with a view of going faster with less weight due to holes is....just confusing....

2/10 though.

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christer said:

As an aside, discs with holes cast in them are generally used for their greater cooling properties.

Adding LARGER discs with a view of going faster with less weight due to holes is....just confusing....

2/10 though.

maybe some bits don't need the smiley.

[marc.l]

I would go for EBC yellow pads, less dust, less fade and better bite. As a side have you seen the size of a AMG w211 disk ? I could hardly pick 2 up at once and the callipers are almost like 2 callipers joined together with 4 pads each side at the front. Also been recomended EBC red pads as well but have not tried them .
Hope this helps
marc

[christer]

[vinnie83]

marc.l said:

I would go for EBC yellow pads, less dust, less fade and better bite. As a side have you seen the size of a AMG w211 disk ? I could hardly pick 2 up at once and the callipers are almost like 2 callipers joined together with 4 pads each side at the front. Also been recomended EBC red pads as well but have not tried them .
Hope this helps
marc

yes, they are VERY big and also VERY expensive to have replaced!

On a deisel E class, all you'd be doing is increasing weight for no reason, the car really isn't fast enough to need that size - no offence meant - just that the E55 is about twice as powerful.