I have to get new front rotors

[JonC43]

Well, after about 50k miles on my 1999 C43, I have been told that my front rotors are wearing too thin and will need to be replaced. I told them to put a hold on it until I could do some research on a good price for some ATEs.

I would really appreciate it if you all could help me. I think I remember hearing that the Power Slot ATEs (with the elliptical grooves) were a direct plug-and-play replacement. Is there anything true to this? If so, where can I order some?

If not, I will settle for a good price on an OEM replacement. As for you guys, where would you go to order replacement OEM brakes like these?

Thank you in advance!

PS. Gotta get pads too. Any suggestions would help.

[Nitrogenbalance]

From what I gather there is no aftermarket replacement for the C43 front rotors. I'm thinking the OEM rotors are about $240ish each side.

I'm using EBC green pads at the moment. Can't say they are any better or worse than the originals. They don't make any noise which is good.

[Denlasoul]

Originally posted by JonC43
If not, I will settle for a good price on an OEM replacement. As for you guys, where would you go to order replacement OEM brakes like these?
Talk to benzaddict on the board.

[Lensolo]

Originally posted by Nitrogenbalance
From what I gather there is no aftermarket replacement for the C43 front rotors. I'm thinking the OEM rotors are about $240ish each side.


The previous owner of my car added cross drilled/slotted rotors to all four corners of my 99 C43. I'll find out what brand they are and get some specs. I believe the entire brake upgrade with pads was about $1700.

[Denlasoul]

Originally posted by Lensolo
The previous owner of my car added cross drilled/slotted rotors to all four corners of my 99 C43. I'll find out what brand they are and get some specs. I believe the entire brake upgrade with pads was about $1700.
Here are the brake specs. (http://www.club202.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10053)

[trymonlam]

looking for ATE powerdiscs for my c280 as well. don't know if they exist at all. so if anyone got any info on this, please share with the rest of us.
and also, guys, what's a good alternative for rear rotors other than OEM?

[jnolte]

Acually, you can get teh drilled rotors off an R129 SL silver arrow, they are drilled and a direct replacement for the C43 rear rotors.

I just got them put on today by a fellow member of this board, they are great.

I have C32 rotors and calipers in the front though.

[trymonlam]

Originally posted by Denlasoul
Here are the brake specs. (http://www.club202.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=10053)
that's the thread fomob trying to sell his c43. where's the spec?

jnolte, would u happen to know if the r129 ones work on a v6 280?

[Denlasoul]

Originally posted by trymonlam
that's the thread fomob trying to sell his c43. where's the spec?
Please read the details.

[Lensolo]

Originally posted by Denlasoul
Please read the details.

Thanks, Soul.

Mas Italia rotors and Rotax Gold pads.

[JonC43]

Thank you for the information guys. I guess I'll leave it to the guys at the shop. I'll be out about $1k, I figure.