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Old Jun 12, 2023 | 03:45 AM
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Talking UPGRADE FRONT BRAKE FOR C32 AMG (BIG BRAKE W203)

Hello friends, after doing upgrades on my C32 to gain power, I noticed that my brakes were missing...
I have wanted to do this upgrade for a long time but the truth is that I did not find much complete information on everything that was needed to do this upgrade.

Thanks to a friend from my city who has another C32 also prepared with big brakes, I decided to do it.

I put the list of materials that are needed with their references:

Front calipers: For C63 (W205) or GT AMG (W190), reference A2054216798 and A2054216898

Front disc (FOR CLS): Brembo 360mm x 36mm , reference 09.B747.51

Front pads ( FOR C63): Brembo , reference P 50 154

Sensor for pads: reference A171 540 06 17

Brake fluid: reference A000 989 56 05 11 ,DOT4

Support/spring pads: A000 421 18 00

Calipers adapter with screws: Customized

HEL Braided Brake front and rear: (FOR C32 AMG): reference MER-4-164

I hope this information will serve more people.


Here are the adapters made to measure for the calipers.



When installing the caliper adapters, we had to cut the disc guard down a bit.



And finally, the result.




The change is surprising as well as the new touch with the pedal.
Simply necessary if you have more power.

If anyone is interested in these adapters for the C63 AMG calipers on their w203, contact me privately and I will give you all the information.
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Old Jun 12, 2023 | 01:48 PM
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Old Jun 12, 2023 | 04:39 PM
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I would guess these need bigger wheels?
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Old Jun 12, 2023 | 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by cdk4219
I would guess these need bigger wheels?

Now I have original C55 18" wheels installed, with “ believe “ offset 34 and 37.

They run free without spacers.

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Old Jun 14, 2023 | 05:06 AM
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Great job bro..

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Gracias bro !! I've never changed brakes before, but it's really easy and you don't need any special tools, except for the brake fluid purger.
In 4 hours everything was changed.
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Old Jun 14, 2023 | 01:06 PM
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Would you mind proving more info on the caliper adapters to adapt the 360mm rotors?

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Old Jun 14, 2023 | 03:56 PM
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Originally Posted by PJmak
Would you mind proving more info on the caliper adapters to adapt the 360mm rotors?

The adapters for calipers are made by a friend ,in aluminum and painted anodized.

The 360mm discs do not require any adaptation, they fit perfectly.

I can get more adapters with 4x screws.


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Old Jun 15, 2023 | 09:04 AM
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Good heavens, I thought the stock brakes on mine were big. There's some dinero sitting on that bench! Nice work.
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Old Jun 26, 2023 | 01:30 PM
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Now I have original C55 18" wheels installed, with “ believe “ offset 34 and 37.

They run free without spacers.
Hi,

ET 30 - 34 (front - back) for the c55 wheels.
ET 37 - 30 (front - back) for the clk 55 wheels.

I have the same upgrade but i used the 6 pot pistons of the slk 55 amg. Installation is the same but i think the bracket is an OEM part.

Great work !
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Old Jul 4, 2023 | 04:03 PM
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Hi,

ET 30 - 34 (front - back) for the c55 wheels.
ET 37 - 30 (front - back) for the clk 55 wheels.

I have the same upgrade but i used the 6 pot pistons of the slk 55 amg. Installation is the same but i think the bracket is an OEM part.

Great work !
Thanks!!!

Have rims with et37 front (a little snug, but not rub ) and et34 rear.

The end result, all homemade.





The rear also had their Miami blue touch 😂




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Old Jul 5, 2023 | 03:33 PM
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Thanks!!!

Have rims with et37 front (a little snug, but not rub ) and et34 rear.

The end result, all homemade.





The rear also had their Miami blue touch 😂
Nice !

If you put ET 30 in the front, you can go lower with your suspension.
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Old Jul 10, 2023 | 07:29 AM
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Originally Posted by capo_vendetta
Nice !

If you put ET 30 in the front, you can go lower with your suspension.
Dear Capo, if I lower the offset=et , the wheels come out more.
Better for the calipers, but worse for the wheels since they can rub more.
With this configuration there is no friction anywhere.
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Old Feb 26, 2024 | 12:39 AM
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How can I contact you? I'm very interested and would like to know more.
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Old Mar 5, 2024 | 09:57 AM
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Awesome brake setup, looks clean!
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Old Mar 7, 2024 | 06:36 AM
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How can I contact you? I'm very interested and would like to know more.
send me a private, and we talk
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you can use the CLK63 Front and Rear BBK and you wont need to make an adaptor.

CLK63 030 AMG BRAKES KIT
003-420-67-83 (Caliper) Front
003-420-68-83 (Caliper) Front
004-420-50-20 (Brake Shoe) Front
209-421-01-12 (Brake Disc) x2 Front 360mm
003-420-29-83 (Caliper) Rear
003-420-30-83 (Caliper) Rear
004-420-49-20 (Brake Pad) Rear
171-423-02-12 (Brake Disc) x2 Rear 330mm
171-540-06-17 Front Brake Sensor
211-540-17-17 Rear Brake Sensor
see post #30 & #41
https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...alipers-2.html

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Those nice front "W205 C63" calipers made by an excellent Japanese brand named "Akebono",

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Originally Posted by Celeris AMG
Hello friends, after doing upgrades on my C32 to gain power, I noticed that my brakes were missing...
I have wanted to do this upgrade for a long time but the truth is that I did not find much complete information on everything that was needed to do this upgrade.

Thanks to a friend from my city who has another C32 also prepared with big brakes, I decided to do it.

I put the list of materials that are needed with their references:

Front calipers: For C63 (W205) or GT AMG (W190), reference A2054216798 and A2054216898

Front disc (FOR CLS): Brembo 360mm x 36mm , reference 09.B747.51

Front pads ( FOR C63): Brembo , reference P 50 154

Sensor for pads: reference A171 540 06 17

Brake fluid: reference A000 989 56 05 11 ,DOT4

Support/spring pads: A000 421 18 00

Calipers adapter with screws: Customized

HEL Braided Brake front and rear: (FOR C32 AMG): reference MER-4-164

I hope this information will serve more people.


Here are the adapters made to measure for the calipers.



When installing the caliper adapters, we had to cut the disc guard down a bit.



And finally, the result.




The change is surprising as well as the new touch with the pedal.
Simply necessary if you have more power.

If anyone is interested in these adapters for the C63 AMG calipers on their w203, contact me privately and I will give you all the information.
Hey man, can’t PM you I guess my account is too new, how can I contact you? Thanks!

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