FEELER: CLK55/SLK55 Brake setup group-buy
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FEELER: CLK55/SLK55 Brake setup group-buy
Alright guys here's the deal. We're able to get these brakes which are the 6-piston front and 4-piston rear AMG brake setup for the CLK55 AMG and the SLK55 AMG. If people are interested please put your name on the list. Aiming for 5 or more people. More people = better chance to push down the price more. They will be ordered as the CLK55 AMG parts, so bolt on should not be a problem as W209 and W203 shares a lot of components. If there are enough interest I can then figure out a good price for the package.
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You should check the price of the 6 pot kit (assuming you are also doing the rear kit 4pot). I think you can get 5 people but the price tag for 1 buyer should be a useful guide.
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I've upgraded my fronts to the 2004.5 update sedan type...and I know I lost the use of my spare because of it. I also know that only certain rims will fit over it. Moving to this type of brake...will my 18s fit or is it 19+? Also, what is the price range you are thinking...you don't even state how much they normally run, so I have no clue how much they typically cost.
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oops...sorry, right now I do not have the price list with me. I'll post up the retail first thing tomorrow.
for the spare tire question, you will need a C55 spare or the CLK55 spare kit. Those will clear the large bbk and are pretty compact. Or if you choose to run a full size spare you would need a 18" AMG wheel.
for the spare tire question, you will need a C55 spare or the CLK55 spare kit. Those will clear the large bbk and are pretty compact. Or if you choose to run a full size spare you would need a 18" AMG wheel.
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oops...sorry, right now I do not have the price list with me. I'll post up the retail first thing tomorrow.
for the spare tire question, you will need a C55 spare or the CLK55 spare kit. Those will clear the large bbk and are pretty compact. Or if you choose to run a full size spare you would need a 18" AMG wheel.
for the spare tire question, you will need a C55 spare or the CLK55 spare kit. Those will clear the large bbk and are pretty compact. Or if you choose to run a full size spare you would need a 18" AMG wheel.
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Originally Posted by aecasasus
I might be interested if the price-is-right!!! 
With they work with my 19" wheels (AMG Style w/Black Center bought from you)?
Thanks/Al
With they work with my 19" wheels (AMG Style w/Black Center bought from you)?
Thanks/Al
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Originally Posted by FrankW
Alright guys here's the deal. We're able to get these brakes which are the 6-piston front and 4-piston rear AMG brake setup for the CLK55 AMG and the SLK55 AMG. If people are interested please put your name on the list. Aiming for 5 or more people. More people = better chance to push down the price more. They will be ordered as the CLK55 AMG parts, so bolt on should not be a problem as W209 and W203 shares a lot of components. If there are enough interest I can then figure out a good price for the package.
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I'm interested in getting the 4 pot silver AMG rear calipers and rotors from the 2006 SLK 55 for my 2005 C55 AMG. From what was posted above these should be a direct bolt on. Let me know please.
Also, if the front brakes are better I may get them as well, however, I believe the 2005 C55 brakes are as good if not the same -- let me know again.
Put me down for the rears.
Also, if the front brakes are better I may get them as well, however, I believe the 2005 C55 brakes are as good if not the same -- let me know again.
Put me down for the rears.
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CLK55/SLK55 brake setup RETAIL: Front 6-piston package $2980 Rear 4-piston package $1640.
Group-buy of 5: Front $2680 Rear $1440
Group-buy of 10: Front $2380 Rear $1310
C32/C55 brake setup RETAIL: Front 4-piston package $1134 Rear 2-piston package $674
Group-buy of 5: Front $1020 Rear $605
Group-buy of 10: Front $905 Rear $540
Just for a comparison Brembo front 355mm 4-piston for W203 is listed at $3295 and rear 328mm $2595.
p.s. buying both front and rear's not required.
Group-buy of 5: Front $2680 Rear $1440
Group-buy of 10: Front $2380 Rear $1310
C32/C55 brake setup RETAIL: Front 4-piston package $1134 Rear 2-piston package $674
Group-buy of 5: Front $1020 Rear $605
Group-buy of 10: Front $905 Rear $540
Just for a comparison Brembo front 355mm 4-piston for W203 is listed at $3295 and rear 328mm $2595.
p.s. buying both front and rear's not required.
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Originally Posted by FrankW
CLK55/SLK55 brake setup RETAIL: Front 6-piston package $2980 Rear 4-piston package $1640.
Group-buy of 5: Front $2680 Rear $1440
Group-buy of 10: Front $2380 Rear $1310
C32/C55 brake setup RETAIL: Front 4-piston package $1134 Rear 2-piston package $674
Group-buy of 5: Front $1020 Rear $605
Group-buy of 10: Front $905 Rear $540
Just for a comparison Brembo front 355mm 4-piston for W203 is listed at $3295 and rear 328mm $2595.
p.s. buying both front and rear's not required.
Group-buy of 5: Front $2680 Rear $1440
Group-buy of 10: Front $2380 Rear $1310
C32/C55 brake setup RETAIL: Front 4-piston package $1134 Rear 2-piston package $674
Group-buy of 5: Front $1020 Rear $605
Group-buy of 10: Front $905 Rear $540
Just for a comparison Brembo front 355mm 4-piston for W203 is listed at $3295 and rear 328mm $2595.
p.s. buying both front and rear's not required.
It seems that the AMG 6 piston brakes which I bought is cheaper in where I reside. Does the price include the brake pads ?
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C32/C55 brake setup RETAIL: Front 4-piston package $1134 Rear 2-piston package $674
Group-buy of 5: Front $1020 Rear $605
Group-buy of 10: Front $905 Rear $540
Group-buy of 5: Front $1020 Rear $605
Group-buy of 10: Front $905 Rear $540
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Any pics of the 4 piston rear BBK setup for the SLK55 or CLK55? Are the rear rotors crossdrilled? Two piece or one piece cast steel? Are the rear rotors 330mm x 22 mm ventilated rotors? Probably not cross-drilled. 
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Originally Posted by kickR
i might be interested in the rear's ... but then again i would need another spare tire (other than the C230 '05 one right?) because it wouldnt clear the brake caliper
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Originally Posted by pshek
Any pics of the 4 piston rear BBK setup for the SLK55 or CLK55? Are the rear rotors crossdrilled? Two piece or one piece cast steel? Are the rear rotors 330mm x 22 mm ventilated rotors? Probably not cross-drilled.
the prices includes the calipers, rotors, and pads btw. Shipping's extra.
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Frank,
I was just wondering about this upgrade the other day. I'd be interested if we can get 10 folks as, according to your numbers, we'd save almost a grand off of retail. I'm looking at front brake replacement soon.
I was just wondering about this upgrade the other day. I'd be interested if we can get 10 folks as, according to your numbers, we'd save almost a grand off of retail. I'm looking at front brake replacement soon.
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Frank,
Is this price different then what we talked about for the rear? If this is a good price for the rear four piston with cross drilled rotors and pads Im in for the rears. As for fit I had to put my 17' seven spokes on while I waited for my 5mm spacers for my front c32 set up and it fit, with just a hair to spare. I havent tried my spare yet but I can try it on, and check if people are interested in knowing. I think the rotors are the same diameter on four piston set up and six piston but someone will have to varify that??? The caliper could be a little larger too ??
Is this price different then what we talked about for the rear? If this is a good price for the rear four piston with cross drilled rotors and pads Im in for the rears. As for fit I had to put my 17' seven spokes on while I waited for my 5mm spacers for my front c32 set up and it fit, with just a hair to spare. I havent tried my spare yet but I can try it on, and check if people are interested in knowing. I think the rotors are the same diameter on four piston set up and six piston but someone will have to varify that??? The caliper could be a little larger too
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The calipers and rotors are much larger on the front than the rear. I don't know how upgrading only the rear to 4 piston and keeping 4 piston C32 front brakes is going to affect your brake balance. Probably not ideal. I already have front 6 piston Brabus brakes, so 4 piston rears is no problemo for me.
You should upgrade the fronts to 6 piston as well. I went from the 4 piston C32 brakes to 6 piston Brabus brakes and it is a lot stronger and better feeling.
You should upgrade the fronts to 6 piston as well. I went from the 4 piston C32 brakes to 6 piston Brabus brakes and it is a lot stronger and better feeling.
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