Which rotor should I get? - Page 2 - PeachParts Mercedes-Benz Forum

babymog · #1 09-29-2009, 06:49 PM

Okay, call me confused, but won't the friction remove the surface and thus any anti-corrosion coating?

tinypanzer · #2 09-29-2009, 08:07 PM

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Originally Posted by babymog

Okay, call me confused, but won't the friction remove the surface and thus any anti-corrosion coating?

Well, yes, the friction removes the coating from the stopping surfaces, but the rest of the rotor remains protected, including the inside fins, which really take a beating in salty areas. The braking surfaces don't need corrosion protection for anything other than storage, since the pads continually sand away any rust. It's the rest of the rotor that benefits from the coating.

The ATE PremiumOne coating is different than any I've seen, it resembles silver radiator paint.

dubadaddy · #3 06-28-2011, 04:05 PM

My vote is an ATE rotor with Portorfield brake pads.

Boatcapt · #4 06-28-2011, 05:24 PM

Front set on my '88 560SEL from Advanced Brake Technology. Good fit and a precision made product. Oh, and they stop well from triple digits and again!

babymog · #5 09-29-2009, 08:16 PM

Sounds like it's galvanized, probably not on the friction surface though as that would be a lubricant of sorts.

tinypanzer · #6 09-29-2009, 08:21 PM

I don't think it's galvo, definitely a paint or powder coat of some sort. Must be really hi-temp! I just put on a set and I like them so far. They are more precisely machined than just about any rotor I've seen.

ps2cho · #7 09-29-2009, 11:50 PM

Okay so the choice is down to ATE or ATE PremiumONE. Think I should go Premium then?

pawoSD · #8 09-30-2009, 12:23 AM

I still have preference to the Zimmerman Cross Drilled, they are very well made....having used 5 pairs of them so far (3 front pairs, 2 rear) and all have been perfect and perform extremely well....my dad's car has nearly 15k on them so far. You can tell the difference when doing repeated hard stops, they make a "booming" sound while slowing down when they get hot and do not fade like normal rotors do, in fact they seem to grip even harder! Though the slots in the PremiumOne work similarly.

My second choice would be the PremiumOne, they are excellent too.

ps2cho · #9 09-30-2009, 12:30 AM

What about squeaking and life on them? I definitely want quiet and long lasting. What combo of pads did you use?

pawoSD · #10 09-30-2009, 02:18 AM

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Originally Posted by ps2cho

What about squeaking and life on them? I definitely want quiet and long lasting. What combo of pads did you use?

They tend to make a tiny bit of a low-tone sound just before you come to a stop if you are lightly applying the brakes....and a tiny bit (also low tone, no squeak/squeal) when backing up and using the brakes. Doesn't bother me, and when stopping harder or if the brakes are warmed up, no sounds. My W126 makes no sounds at all with the same rotors, only the W124 does. The W126 used to squeak a lot when backing up with my old (ATE) rotors, now it has no sound.

On the W124 I have Mintex pads in front and PBR organics in back (I think)....on the W126 I have PBR Advanced Ceramics in Front and PBR organics in back....both cars have awesome brakes.

amg280 · #11 09-30-2009, 01:20 PM

Ive tried just about all brands of rotors on my benzes. I will share my opinion. First off, Ive had good luck with Ate, Ate premium one, and Balo. I would buy one of those. I have a full set of premium one's on the 95 E320. It has been driven through a nasty ny winter and havent rusted at all. The car even sits for periods of time. However, there is a tradeoff. They are a little noisier than the rest (due to the slotting). And by noise, i dont mean squeeking. Im talking about a low tone, almost grinding like noise. I guess it could be compared to tires with huge knobby's on them. Btw, the car has brand new michelins on it. As for performance, its definetely over kill on a daily driver. None the less, excellent quality. And I am knitpicking about the noises. Its not as bad or as loud as you would think.

Ate (regular) and Balo are also good quality and are pretty much OEM (ATE is OEM isnt it?). You wont get the noises that the premium ones make.

My greatest advice to you: Dont skimp on the brake pads. Buy OEM, Textar, or Pagids. I would not buy any other. Use a good anti-seize compound, coat the backs of the pads. Get a cordless drill with a wire brush on it, clean up the hub before putting the new rotor on, coat that with anti-seize too. Also, you could clean the inside rim mounting surface as well. Put some anti-seize on that too! Best of luck. A very simple job indeed.

dhjenkins · #12 09-30-2009, 02:48 PM

You'd be amazed at how many different brands come out of one factory...

Sometimes the only difference in a part is the label on the box.

ps2cho · #13 11-12-2009, 12:30 AM

Okay I have decided on ATE PremiumONE's as I can't find the Zimmermans anywhere easy.
I will be using Textar pads as I have had good experience with them previously.

scottmcphee · #14 06-28-2011, 03:19 PM

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Originally Posted by ps2cho

Okay I have decided on ATE PremiumONE's as I can't find the Zimmermans anywhere easy.
I will be using Textar pads as I have had good experience with them previously.

So, you happy with the way ATE premiums have held up?

tbomachines · #15 06-28-2011, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by scottmcphee

So, you happy with the way ATE premiums have held up?

I've got ATE premiums on my 300E and they're great. Strong power along with the OE MB pads, no fade, no warping after 15k, minimal squeaking (about 1/2 sec of light squeak coming down to a stop) - can't hear it unless the window is down and you're next to a barrier or something, and that could easily be the pads or calipers too. I am very happy with them, well worth the extra money IMO.

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