Yes, true, but in this case the brakes are for my 03 coupe :p

My bad, gaiex. I thought it was for your Mom's car. In that case, go with the AMG calipers and sport sedan rotors. There's no reason I can think of that they would not work in conjunction.

Another thing I was thinking about is that, the one reason I could come up with of why the Sport Sedan calipers were more expensive is based on the fact that they were only available for that particular year (2004.5) until they changed the 2005 to 2 piston calipers. The AMG C32 calipers are available for 2001-2004. In essence, there will be more C32's that would need the AMG calipers than there would be 2004.5 owners that need the sport sedan calipers...(i.e. Supply and demand).

Thats what I thinked

the sport rotor is cheaper because they are actually slightly smaller/thiner than the C32/55 rotors. But for unknown reason the 04.5 caliper is indeed more expensive than the AMG version.

finally i know!!!

I need to do a brake job here shortly, so I figured its time to upgrade to c32 front brakes. I tried messaging some sponsers for any good deals with no luck. So I just figured I would see if anyone knows of a good deal before I buy them from the dealer. They will be charging me $407.00 for callipers and $132.00 for rotors. So if this is an OK price then I will be ordering them in about two weeks. The other question I have is fitment or anything I should look for. I just installed 19 x 8.5 and 19 x 9.5 LM6 style wheels and I have heard I might need spacers for the front. And last should I look at c55 fronts are they that much larger and is it worth it or are they the same????? That should avout do it. Thanks for the advice, Russ

Russ;

I have the AMG upgrade. Big differance is the look. The only time you will notice improved braking is during heavy and repeated stops.

I have AMG 17" wheels and I clear. I think your 19s should fit. You really don't want to go with spacers.

Does anyone know what year the C32 AMG brake upgrade is from? I"m due to order rotors and Porterfield pads, but I need to know what year the upgrade is from since I don't know the part #s

Thats actually I pretty decent price... evosport was selling the brake kit couple years back for around $650+ or something like that when I got mine

that should be a good price.

aren't the c32 and c55 amg brakes the same anyway???

by the way, proly has been covered, but can other bbk from other mb's fit the c-class???

Ya I think their the same... I was actually comparing them at the benz meet on saturday

that's $407 ea. right? for each front caliper...? cause if it's $407 for both, that is a killer price

i think they are unit prices... there's no way stealers will sell at $539 for whole set. maybe they charge $999 for labor

if the price is really $407.00 for "2" callipers and $132.00 for "2" rotors for the Complete Set please tell me where is the dealer so i can get a set too

Thats each, what do you think we are driving a Honda, oh ya the will soak you too. I went ahead and ordered them because I was there today getting all the stuff to do the heated seats. So I thought what the heck. So off to the garage for beer and fun.

I thought they were different. The C55's I've seen have 6pot calipers, the C32s have 4pot calipers. But then, I've not seen that many, so perhaps I was checking out a modded car.

You also can can put the front and rear brake setup of the CLK or SLK 55AMG direct fit.

You need a 18' rim.

Best Regards.

think u saw c&c's black c55. SDRXXXX. It has the nurburgring performance package with 6 pots in front and 4 pots rear. Same as on the new clk55 and slk55. Also has bucket seats, f1 safety car steering wheel etc. Drove it before. Can't remeber what else.

I stand corrected. Thought that the C55 brakes were different because when I got my 4pot calipers, I was sold "C32" brakes. Made an assumption that they would have sold me "C55" brakes if they were the same... sounds better to have the newer model.

Anyway, I had no choice, C32 brakes fit snugly behind my 17" rims - the 6pot ones required 18" rims.

only the C55 with the AMG manufacturer options like the nurburgring package will get the 6 front and 4 rear setup like the 2005-06 CLK55. In the US our great MBUSA only order the C55 without those packages, so the brakes are exactly the same as the C32's.

haha i agree with you that saying u have c55 brakes sounds better. that's what i tell pple when they ask.

issit possible to request for that option?? the c55 that has the nurburgring package in singapore is owned by the dealer. think that's why it's got all the options. anyway, the option here costs abt US$18000!

i havent seen any other c55s with that option coz its way too expensive. considering the car alone costs approx US$186000!! don't think too many pple are going to pay some more.

BTW your car is one SIIIIIIIICCCCK ride!! Love it! Anyway, your car is so damn rare in singapore. Ive actually only seen 1 (silver)!

For 5000€ you can put the brakes of the CLK/SLK 55 AMG 030 Performance package.

14.2" compound two-piece perforated and ventilated front
discs with AMG 6-piston calipers
composite brake discs 360 x 32mm
20% lighter than normal.


13.0" ventilated rear discs with AMG 4-piston calipers.

Best Regards.

I cant really decided if I should get Brembo BBK or AMG Kit...I'm leaning toward the AMG because brembo might have a hassle getting pads?

so heres teh question... I currently have a 03 C320 coupe, and I think the rear calipers for the amgs are the same..Is it ok if I just change the rotors not the calipers not brake lines? or is it ok If i just change the front calipers, new pads old rotors and (do i need to change brakelines? Im guessing a yes) if anyone can, please let me know, i'm dropping my car off at service next week and i'm hoping or order it then

Well from what ive read on the forum, think in terms of stopping power, the brembo bbk wins hands down compared to the c32/c55 kit. however, amg kit is very good value for money as for the brembos, you are paying a lot more to stop a few feet faster.

the rear calipers are different and so are the discs. stock is using a 1 pot caliper with solid rotors. the c32 has a 2 pot caliper with ventilated rotors.
for both the front and back, you need new rotors, calipers and pads. you can keep your stock brake lines.

since most of the braking is done in front, you might want to consider just changing the fronts. however, on my car, there was a noticeable difference in stopping power when i just had the amg fronts and the stock rears as compared to when i had the amg rears installed as well. much better braking balance and stops faster too!

I want to put four piston AMG brake calipers and rotors on my 2004 c230 sport sadan. I compaired the slk 55 set up with the slk 230 looking for some common part numbers but could not find matches. I was told to check slk 55 and clk 63 rear brake parts. Does anyone know for sure before I order all these parts only to have them not fit. Or if someone has done this before??