Stasis3131

Hey guys I am new to the forum . I have a sl500 that has a kleeman super charger on it. I wanted to upgrade the brakes to sl55 brakes. I picked up a set off ebay, and I wanted to know if the rear brakes will fit without paying a fortune. I have gotten a few conflicting answers. They say the fronts will fit with no issues. Just not a answer on the rear . Any help will be appreciated . Thanks

cm60k

Which SL500 model you have....??

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Stasis3131

I left that out
2004

cm60k

Yes sure, SL55 Rear brakes will fit perfectly without any mods.,

do you have a complete Rear sl55 brake set-up...??

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SpiritR230

you'll need more than just caliper and disc

cm60k

(Calipers/ Rotors/ Protective plates), these the all set-up required....

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Stasis3131

I have the calipers, rotors , and senors, is there other stuff I am supposed to have ?

Stasis3131

I believe the mounting brackets are included also from what the seller tells me.

Stasis3131

Cm60k if you mean dust covers when you say protective plates I was gonna modify/trim the stock ones on. The car currently .

Also thanks for everyone that chimed in with info. Was worried that I needed some major mods to make these work.

cm60k

Yes, its the dust plate, you can modify it, by cutting it to give the caliper some space to fit well,,

don’t worry, SL55 brake set-up is soo simple to chime in.....

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Stasis3131

Thanks for all the help. I feel better about my purchase now

Stasis3131

Thanks again zayed
I finally decided to install the amg brakes since I am doing the black series kit next week. Still gotta do the passenger side . but will do that in the morning

Before and after

SpiritR230

and you like them in silver?

Stasis3131

Silver isn't bad since the car is silver. Once I do the bs kit I will make them gold or red. Since the car will be wrapped in Verde Ithaca

prs777

thanks to all for an interesting set of posts. i’m a newby to mb and have a similar interest to swap out the crappy rear callipers on my 2012(feb) SL 350 R230, and try to match up with the sexy silver callipers on the front. any help finding the best forum will be appreciated?

cm60k

As i remember; brakes from "SL55" or "SL63" can be fit perfectly in your nice "SL350",,

but, it's better to post your "SL350" VIN #, for more confirmation..

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okbarnett

the better choice would be the performance pkg, or equal to the 65 2 piece fronts.like 06 07 08 cars. I believe some are 8 piston? but they are bigger

cm60k

Yeah, MB provided (Brembo's) 8-pot on (55K & 600 & 65) models from "Oct/02 to Jan/07",,

then replace them to 6-pot on all (600 & 63 & 65) models from "Jan/07" till now..

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