Calipers from a 2005 c230
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Calipers from a 2005 c230
Hi guys,
I have a quick question that i am hoping someone will help answer.
I know of someone that wants to sell his 2005 c230 calipers, the ones with the mercedes benz written on them
I have a 2003 c240 and would like to know if thsese calipers will work on my car. what other parts do i need to complete this type of swap? are they two pistons and are they really brembos? or are they the same as the ones i have already in my car? (oem ones)
I know that i may have to swap the rotors to a bigger one is that correct?
i know i will have to buy the sensor and brake pads as well.
thanks for viewing and if you know the answer thanks for repplying.
I have a quick question that i am hoping someone will help answer.
I know of someone that wants to sell his 2005 c230 calipers, the ones with the mercedes benz written on them
I have a 2003 c240 and would like to know if thsese calipers will work on my car. what other parts do i need to complete this type of swap? are they two pistons and are they really brembos? or are they the same as the ones i have already in my car? (oem ones)
I know that i may have to swap the rotors to a bigger one is that correct?
i know i will have to buy the sensor and brake pads as well.
thanks for viewing and if you know the answer thanks for repplying.
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Hi guys,
I have a quick question that i am hoping someone will help answer.
I know of someone that wants to sell his 2005 c230 calipers, the ones with the mercedes benz written on them
I have a 2003 c240 and would like to know if thsese calipers will work on my car. what other parts do i need to complete this type of swap? are they two pistons and are they really brembos? or are they the same as the ones i have already in my car? (oem ones)
I know that i may have to swap the rotors to a bigger one is that correct?
i know i will have to buy the sensor and brake pads as well.
thanks for viewing and if you know the answer thanks for repplying.
I have a quick question that i am hoping someone will help answer.
I know of someone that wants to sell his 2005 c230 calipers, the ones with the mercedes benz written on them
I have a 2003 c240 and would like to know if thsese calipers will work on my car. what other parts do i need to complete this type of swap? are they two pistons and are they really brembos? or are they the same as the ones i have already in my car? (oem ones)
I know that i may have to swap the rotors to a bigger one is that correct?
i know i will have to buy the sensor and brake pads as well.
thanks for viewing and if you know the answer thanks for repplying.
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haha! i looked at those several times but i saw them online for about 2 months now and the seller keeps posting them cause no one will buy them.
I have 19 inch rims that i am pretty sure will clear.......are they the same as the 2005 c230 sport?
Yes, this calipers work on your car, you need to replace rotors, calipers, of course brake pads, you can use the existing brake fluid lines, but you will need to change wheels too... if you have fatory wheels the bigger calipers will touch your wheels or you will have to install a wheel adaptors... if you need to replace brakes and rotors because you need it, I have a set that I Take off from my 2004 C240 with less than 6000 miles for sale, this include brake rotors, pads, calipers... all for $250 this mean $125 each side !!, let me know if you are interested...
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you mean the brake set? no, 2005 it's different. I guess they are the same one's that you have on your 2003 C240.
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Haha same maybe he will relist them again lol. That place has a ton of stuff i could use for upgrading to the 2005 look. His shipping is Crazy tho
I think im gonna hold off and find some c350 ones 4 piston =D
I think im gonna hold off and find some c350 ones 4 piston =D
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C350 4 piston is what I have been thinking, but you have to change the mounting bracket for the caliper as well it looks like -- if I am interpreting EPC right.
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Not worth the upgrade...only for look. Couple of members upgraded to the C350/C32/C55 brakes and said they really don't feel a difference. Good upgrade if you don't have the sport 2 piston brakes but if you do then there is no need. Just buy the Brembo Caliper covers if your only concern is looks lool
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RED-B...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RED-B...Q5fAccessories
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thanks Karo,
I've done the search for c32's and c350's and had no luck finding the parts. My little 2003 c240 (no sport anything) would benefit from the c230 sport package calipers since i am running the biggest rim tire combo allowed for my c240. going to the c230 calipers will indeed be an upgrade for my w203............
I've done the search for c32's and c350's and had no luck finding the parts. My little 2003 c240 (no sport anything) would benefit from the c230 sport package calipers since i am running the biggest rim tire combo allowed for my c240. going to the c230 calipers will indeed be an upgrade for my w203............
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My thought: if I ever get around to changing the stocks on my Coupe, why go to the 2 piston if I like the look of the others better. It would be strictly for looks and less brake dust -- and of course the fun of just doing it, which is why it is down the list of things to do. 
In all honesty, for driving on the street, and my normal commute, changing *anything* is not worth the effort, especially on the older car.
Karo, I hadn't looked at that link until just now! -- Tacky! Yuck! LOL
In all honesty, for driving on the street, and my normal commute, changing *anything* is not worth the effort, especially on the older car.
Karo, I hadn't looked at that link until just now! -- Tacky! Yuck! LOL
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Not worth the upgrade...only for look. Couple of members upgraded to the C350/C32/C55 brakes and said they really don't feel a difference. Good upgrade if you don't have the sport 2 piston brakes but if you do then there is no need. Just buy the Brembo Caliper covers if your only concern is looks lool
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RED-B...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RED-B...Q5fAccessories
That is SOOOO wrong!
Everyone repeat after me... "I am not a poser, I will not put fake Brembo caliper covers on my MERCEDES."
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I have an '03 which came stock with the single piston calipers on the front. I went to the '04.5 4-piston calipers and it was a world of difference in braking. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I believe the '05 2-piston calipers are supposed to have the same stopping power as the '04.5... You will need the matching rotors and new brake pads too. I also went ahead and put on new brake lines while I was in there.
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I have an '03 which came stock with the single piston calipers on the front. I went to the '04.5 4-piston calipers and it was a world of difference in braking. I'd do it again in a heartbeat. I believe the '05 2-piston calipers are supposed to have the same stopping power as the '04.5... You will need the matching rotors and new brake pads too. I also went ahead and put on new brake lines while I was in there.
thanks for your answer on this. I bought the akebono ceramic pads and will order the rotors today. should i use the solid rotors or the slotted?
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Not worth the upgrade...only for look. Couple of members upgraded to the C350/C32/C55 brakes and said they really don't feel a difference. Good upgrade if you don't have the sport 2 piston brakes but if you do then there is no need. Just buy the Brembo Caliper covers if your only concern is looks lool
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RED-B...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RED-B...Q5fAccessories
Imgoing to hurt you if you bought them lol jp
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Rotors are kind of a personal preference thing. I went with the stock rotors, which happenned to be drilled (same ones as in the pic you posted above).
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I know Matt has those on his 230k and he hasn't had any problems. I might run those next. For my car it's 98each for BALO and 129 for Original...save 60 bucks on a set.
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That is the ultimate rice accessory. In my neighborhood there is a Civic that has the hideous prison sex muffler, a huge aluminum wing 19" or bigger rims, and 0 horsepower. Just sad, truly sad.
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