ItalianBenz only has problem on the clearence of the brake line. I beleive there must be some adaptor to solve this problem. Mercedes or AMG may not have those adaptor. However, amoung tons of aftermarket fittings out there, I should be able to find one can make it work. As I mention earlier, my concern is on the weight. I know the C32 caliper is using cast iron, not aluminum. Together with a rotor that is both bigger in diameter and thicker in thickness, both the sprung and unsprung weight are increased. May be to a point that will affect the handling of the car because those weight are right on the wheel not some place else. At least understeering of the car will increase. The 500E already has understeering build in to it when it came out of the factory. Also, since I have a bigger tire in the rear, the understeer is very obvious. By changing to a heavier brake system, the understeer may be even worst. That's why I want to find out about the weight of the rotor and caliper first before I make my move.

Harry

Harry,

I think that you are confusing moutning C32 brakes on a C36 vs mounting C32 brakes on a 124.036 car.

J Irwan Vs. ItalianBenz

ItalianBenz tried putting C32 brakes on his 124.036 car but the caliper mounting "ears" hit the steering knuckle. There are some very detailed photos here on mercedesshop

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Current Stable:
1994 S500 v140, 210k miles, white with grey.

Former Mercedes in the Stable:
1983 300CD Turbo diesel 515k mi sold (rumor has it, that it has 750k miles on it now)
1984 300CD Turbo Diesel 150 k mi sold
1982 300D Turbo Diesel 225 sold
1987 300D Turbo Diesel 255k mi sold
1988 300 CE AMG Hammer 15k mi sold
1986 "300E" Amg Hammer 88k mi sold (it was really a 200, not even an E (124.020)
1992 500E 156k mi sold
etc.

Please read his explaination and the picture again. The white arrow points to is the brake line fitting not the mounting ear of the caliper.

Harry




Do W 210 brakes fit W124???

Harry,

My statement was incorrect, however you are still under the wrong impression.

Where the brake line goes into the C32 brakes, hits the steering knuckle arm. Maybe if you used a 90 degree fitting or something.

I have not looked up close and personal with the C32 brakes, so I am not sure, if I saw them personally perhaps I could give you some better information. Maybe you should email italian benz and see what he thinks.

Austin

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Current Stable:
1994 S500 v140, 210k miles, white with grey.

Former Mercedes in the Stable:
1983 300CD Turbo diesel 515k mi sold (rumor has it, that it has 750k miles on it now)
1984 300CD Turbo Diesel 150 k mi sold
1982 300D Turbo Diesel 225 sold
1987 300D Turbo Diesel 255k mi sold
1988 300 CE AMG Hammer 15k mi sold
1986 "300E" Amg Hammer 88k mi sold (it was really a 200, not even an E (124.020)
1992 500E 156k mi sold
etc.

The picture is very clear that the arrow is pointing to the fitting because there is cover to cover the fitting.

Harry

I havent read that post since nearly 9 months ago. I have forgotten every detail. I know italian benz said it wouldnt work.

Thats all that matters to me.

I emailed you.

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Current Stable:
1994 S500 v140, 210k miles, white with grey.

Former Mercedes in the Stable:
1983 300CD Turbo diesel 515k mi sold (rumor has it, that it has 750k miles on it now)
1984 300CD Turbo Diesel 150 k mi sold
1982 300D Turbo Diesel 225 sold
1987 300D Turbo Diesel 255k mi sold
1988 300 CE AMG Hammer 15k mi sold
1986 "300E" Amg Hammer 88k mi sold (it was really a 200, not even an E (124.020)
1992 500E 156k mi sold
etc.

If you want the least un-sprung weight from a brake-upgrade, I'd lookin into Wilwoods's Dynalight III's(4.4-lbs. calipers vs. 13+ lbs for 600SL calipers), or the StopTech calipers (don't know for sure if they are light).

Forged aluminum wheels from FISKE would be next.

Check out:
http://www.peachparts.com/shopforum/mercedes-benz-performance-paddock/22753-request-discussion-500e-brakes-brake-upgrades-post195374.html#post195374

Big Brakes !

:-) neil

That's so wrong on so many levels...