Mercedes Brake Bling?

[dmuramoto]

I enjoy looking at all cars and today I came across a 2010 Mercedes Benz E350 being showcased outside my local Costco. Looking at the monroney sticker, the car was just south of $55K. The Premium/Sport package was pricey at $4,100 and listed a variety of upgrades including a sport brake kit.

Shifting forward and looking carefully, I was astounded by what peered out from behind the alloys. Rather than a a monoblock brake upgrade, M-B has fitted cast single arm calipers with a small plate over the outside which reads "Mercedes-Benz." They also drilled a few holes in the front rotors to provide additional stress risers to the steel surface. Together, they scream 'eBay upgrade' for what should be a very expensive sport sedan!

[audtatious]

Cutting corners with upscale vehicles should result in beatings