Quote:
Originally posted by Lebenz
Problem is that if you don’t change the front and back rotors there will likely be some drastic changes in the behavior of the brakes, which you might not like.
|
This is true. I did a bit more reasearch on this subject and found out that by changing to slotted rotors, one is in effect reducing the braking suface area -- this is disadvantageous especially to larger and heavier vehicles like the ML.
Heavy vehicles will require larger diameter rotors to compensate for the loss of surface area due to venting or cross drilling.
Quote:
|
I have to ask: are you, like so many of us not thrilled with the “feel” of the ML’s brakes due to the pedal travel?
|
It is indeed the "feel" and pedal travel that i'm annoyed of. However, at times I actually feel the strenght of these brakes when the EBD kicks in
Quote:
|
I wish there was a good cure to this. But if you are really looking for better braking, I would suggest first, getting some *really* good sticky tires. You will be amazed by the improvement in both braking and cornering! The bad news is that the ML still weighs over 2 tons, and will grind good sticky tires to the cord in too short of time.
|
My ML came equipped with the 275 series all season Dunlops. I'am considering a set of summer tires for better wet/dry performance.