C-Class (W203) 2001-2007, C160, C180, C200, C220, C230, C240, C270, C280, C300, C320, C230K, C350, Coupe

Brake upgrade

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Rate Thread
 
Old Feb 24, 2019 | 04:35 PM
  #1  
rwb001's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 47
Likes: 5
2003 C230K
Brake upgrade

What options are there for brake upgrades on an 03 c230k?
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2019 | 04:42 PM
  #2  
RedGray's Avatar
Super Member
 
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 571
Likes: 92
From: New England! :-)
2005 C230K Sport Coupe
You're very lucky!
*I* just created a brand new site. Yes, this is a site that *I* am 100% solely responsible for.
I normally charge $20,000 USD for 1 second access.
But, for you, and only you, I'll give you free access for a whole day.
No need for thanks. I'll send the bill for the usage taxes (those aren't free) directly to you.

http://www.google.com/search?q=brake...on+an+03+c230k


.
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2019 | 04:44 PM
  #3  
rwb001's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 47
Likes: 5
2003 C230K
This is the kind of stuff I'm more looking for.
https://ceika-store.com/products/cbk...BoCsTEQAvD_BwE

Always need options.
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2019 | 07:45 PM
  #4  
tjts1's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 2,290
Likes: 434
C320
Originally Posted by rwb001
This is the kind of stuff I'm more looking for.
https://ceika-store.com/products/cbk...BoCsTEQAvD_BwE

Always need options.
Are you going racing or are you just doing it for looks? Almost all MB brakes are interchangable so you have a lot of option if look at other MB models.
Originally Posted by RedGray
You're very lucky!
*I* just created a brand new site. Yes, this is a site that *I* am 100% solely responsible for.
I normally charge $20,000 USD for 1 second access.
But, for you, and only you, I'll give you free access for a whole day.
No need for thanks. I'll send the bill for the usage taxes (those aren't free) directly to you.

http://www.google.com/search?q=brake...on+an+03+c230k


.
Do us all a favor and go **** yourself.
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2019 | 08:15 PM
  #5  
rwb001's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 47
Likes: 5
2003 C230K
I just want some better bolt on brakes. I don't know what other benz models will work for this car.
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2019 | 08:19 PM
  #6  
tjts1's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 2,290
Likes: 434
C320
Originally Posted by rwb001
I just want some better bolt on brakes. I don't know what other benz models will work for this car.
C55,CLK55, E500 etc. They're all interchangable.
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2019 | 08:22 PM
  #7  
rwb001's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 47
Likes: 5
2003 C230K
Thanks, I'll take a look at them.
Reply
Old Feb 24, 2019 | 10:27 PM
  #8  
tjts1's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 2,290
Likes: 434
C320
Originally Posted by rwb001
Thanks, I'll take a look at them.
https://imgur.com/a/Ij4G3
Reply
MB World Stories

The Best of Mercedes & AMG

story-0

New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Feb 27, 2019 | 04:45 PM
  #9  
C230 Sport Coup's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Jun 2002
Posts: 7,266
Likes: 170
From: So. Oregon Coast
C230 Sport Coup + 2006 W164 ML350 + 99 Ford Escort RIP
Yikes! Brakes from China? Fuggetaboutit!
Just get the 4 pot AMG brakes like I have
and Akebono pads. They are sweet!
Not my wheels though....the one's pictured are 19's.
You need 17" wheels minimum, which are my stock rims.
http://installuniversity.com/mb/w203/w203/amgbrake.html



Last edited by C230 Sport Coup; Feb 27, 2019 at 04:56 PM.
Reply
Old Feb 27, 2019 | 04:51 PM
  #10  
rwb001's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 47
Likes: 5
2003 C230K
I ordered a set of E500 calipers. I'll see how well they work.

Last edited by rwb001; Feb 27, 2019 at 05:07 PM. Reason: spelling.
Reply
Old Feb 27, 2019 | 05:34 PM
  #11  
tjts1's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 2,290
Likes: 434
C320
Originally Posted by rwb001
I ordered a set of E500 calipers. I'll see how well they work.
Youll need C36 rotors to work with those.
Reply
Old Feb 27, 2019 | 05:40 PM
  #12  
tjts1's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 2,290
Likes: 434
C320
Originally Posted by rwb001
I ordered a set of E500 calipers. I'll see how well they work.
Youll need C36 rotors to work with those calipers. Check out Rock Auto
Reply
Old Feb 27, 2019 | 06:03 PM
  #13  
rwb001's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 47
Likes: 5
2003 C230K
I already ordered those. I ordered for a 95, but I couldn't see a diff from 95-96-97.

Last edited by rwb001; Feb 27, 2019 at 06:20 PM. Reason: added info
Reply
Old Feb 28, 2019 | 02:15 AM
  #14  
tjts1's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
5 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: May 2017
Posts: 2,290
Likes: 434
C320
Originally Posted by rwb001
I already ordered those. I ordered for a 95, but I couldn't see a diff from 95-96-97.
My invoice says "AUTOSPECIALTY/KELSEY-HAYES EBR490 $ 9.31 each. When I opened the box the rotors were made by TRW in Germany. I chose this combination because they fit inside my 16" wheels with a 10mm spacer. If you have 17" wheel you might want to get larger late C230 brakes .
Reply
Old Feb 28, 2019 | 05:53 AM
  #15  
rwb001's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 47
Likes: 5
2003 C230K
I've actually have 19" AMG knock off's. for wheels.
Reply
Old Feb 28, 2019 | 05:34 PM
  #16  
mtnman82's Avatar
MBWorld Fanatic!
 
Joined: Dec 2005
Posts: 1,055
Likes: 50
From: SoCal. Desert
'16 E350, gone: '03 c230k
I put the mid-'04 brake set on my '03. Front and rear. Direct bolt-on. The mid-04 brake set are 4-piston front and 2 piston rear. You'll need the matching rotors too of course.. Great upgrade that makes a noticeable difference. I also put on the stainless steel brake lines which firms things up even more. There is a complication with the length of the caliper mounting arms. I can't recall but something like 330mm & 350mm and you'll need the matching rotors to accommodate. I bought a used set on this forum from someone who turned out to be a scammer and received one 330mm caliper and one 350mm caliper, which is how I know... The true mid-'04 c-class calipers are 330mm (or the ones with the shorter mounting arms). The ones with the longer mounting arms are E-class. As you will see, most everything will bolt up. Have fun!
Reply
Old Mar 4, 2019 | 07:41 PM
  #17  
rwb001's Avatar
Thread Starter
Junior Member
5 Year Member
 
Joined: Feb 2019
Posts: 47
Likes: 5
2003 C230K
My brake parts have all shown up, but it is currently 10 degrees outside and 30 degrees in my garage. I'll try and do this over the weekend when it supposedly warms up some.
Reply

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)
 


You have already rated this thread Rating: Thread Rating: 0 votes,  average.


All times are GMT -4. The time now is 02:00 PM.

story-0
New Electric Mercedes-AMG GT 4-Door Coupe Unveiled: 10 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes-AMG's new electric GT 4-Door Coupe trades combustion for software, synthetic noise, and more than 1,100 horsepower.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 20:08:15


VIEW MORE
story-1
6 Mercedes Models That Did NOT Age Well (But Are Somehow Still Cool)

Slideshow: Not every Mercedes design becomes timeless, some feel stuck in the era they came from.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-12 18:09:07


VIEW MORE
story-2
Manual Mercedes? 6 Times Sindelfingen Let Drivers Have All The Fun

Slideshow: Yes, Mercedes built manual cars, and some of them are far more interesting than you'd expect.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-02 12:36:58


VIEW MORE
story-3
Mercedes SLR McLaren 722 S Is Extremely Rare Example Modified by McLaren

Slideshow: A one-of-one U.S.-spec Mercedes-Benz SLR McLaren Roadster became even rarer after a factory-backed transformation at McLaren's headquarters.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 11:19:28


VIEW MORE
story-4
8 Classic Boxy Mercedes Designs That Have Aged Like Fine Wine

Slideshow: Before curves took over, Mercedes mastered the art of the straight line, and some of those shapes still look right today.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-25 12:05:49


VIEW MORE
story-5
Flawlessly Restored Mercedes 190E Evo II Heads to Auction

Slideshow: The 190E Evolution II shows how a homologation necessity became a six-figure collector icon.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-22 17:53:47


VIEW MORE
story-6
Electric Mercedes C-Class Unveiled: 11 Things You Need to Know

Slideshow: Mercedes is turning one of its core nameplates electric, and the details show just how serious this shift is.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-21 13:58:06


VIEW MORE
story-7
Mercedes EQS Gets A Major Update: Everything You Need to Know

Slideshow: Faster charging, longer range, and a controversial steer-by-wire system define the latest evolution of Mercedes-Benz EQS.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-15 10:35:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
5 Underrated Mercedes-Benz Models That Don't Get the Love They Deserve

Slideshow: These overlooked Mercedes-Benz models never got the spotlight, but they quietly delivered more than most remember.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-13 19:35:45


VIEW MORE
story-9
Mercedes 300D Has Pushed Well Past 1 Million Miles and It Ain't Stopping

Slideshow: A well-used 1991 Mercedes-Benz 300D with more than one million miles is now looking for a new owner, and it still appears ready for more.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-10 10:05:15


VIEW MORE