FS: AMG 4 piston front calipers (Brembo) from a CLK55 - upgrade your w202
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1999 C43 AMG, 2005 E55 Wagon
can't purchase, but have curiosities:
would these fit stock w202 front rotors?
would the current calipers on the front of the C43 fit the rear rotors (ie, moving front rotors to back, so purchasing your's would result in brake upgrade at all 4 corners)?
would these fit stock w202 front rotors?
would the current calipers on the front of the C43 fit the rear rotors (ie, moving front rotors to back, so purchasing your's would result in brake upgrade at all 4 corners)?
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The CLK55 rotor diameter is 345mm, C43 rotor is 334mm so I would say No.
I never tried to move front calipers to the back, i would not see the point, but then I guess it could be done but it is not a bolt-on procedure for sure.
As a note regarding this upgrae:
- CLK55 rotors a cheaper than C43
- the rotor retainer bolt hole from CLK rotor will Not line up with C43 hub, but mounting the wheel in place will keep all tight
- left CLK caliper will mount on the right side on the C43, and right CLK caliper will go on the left side on C43. This is done because of the position of the calipers between the CLK and C43 and you'd want to keep the bleeding nipple at the top. This does not affect performance or fitment in any way.
I never tried to move front calipers to the back, i would not see the point, but then I guess it could be done but it is not a bolt-on procedure for sure.
As a note regarding this upgrae:
- CLK55 rotors a cheaper than C43
- the rotor retainer bolt hole from CLK rotor will Not line up with C43 hub, but mounting the wheel in place will keep all tight
- left CLK caliper will mount on the right side on the C43, and right CLK caliper will go on the left side on C43. This is done because of the position of the calipers between the CLK and C43 and you'd want to keep the bleeding nipple at the top. This does not affect performance or fitment in any way.
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1995 C36 AMG, 1998 C43 AMG
The CLK55 rotor diameter is 345mm, C43 rotor is 334mm so I would say No.
I never tried to move front calipers to the back, i would not see the point, but then I guess it could be done but it is not a bolt-on procedure for sure.
As a note regarding this upgrae:
- CLK55 rotors a cheaper than C43
- the rotor retainer bolt hole from CLK rotor will Not line up with C43 hub, but mounting the wheel in place will keep all tight
- left CLK caliper will mount on the right side on the C43, and right CLK caliper will go on the left side on C43. This is done because of the position of the calipers between the CLK and C43 and you'd want to keep the bleeding nipple at the top. This does not affect performance or fitment in any way.
I never tried to move front calipers to the back, i would not see the point, but then I guess it could be done but it is not a bolt-on procedure for sure.
As a note regarding this upgrae:
- CLK55 rotors a cheaper than C43
- the rotor retainer bolt hole from CLK rotor will Not line up with C43 hub, but mounting the wheel in place will keep all tight
- left CLK caliper will mount on the right side on the C43, and right CLK caliper will go on the left side on C43. This is done because of the position of the calipers between the CLK and C43 and you'd want to keep the bleeding nipple at the top. This does not affect performance or fitment in any way.
Rears of the C32 are same as the 43, no there should be no need to change anything in the rear.
Can you post a picture of the rears as well?
And quick question, the bleeding nipple is supposed to be at the top correct?
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This sale is only for front calipers.
I have rear stock C43 calipers if anyone wants those.
In the end, if anyone want stock C43 front calipers I have those too and also front AMG C43 rotors (still usable, resurfaceable, not grooved) and also pads.
The bleeding nipple is usually at the top, i guess because of air that rises above other heavier fluids so with nipple at the top, the caliper can be bled easily.
I had also Wilwood calipers with 4 bleeding nipples, 2 at the top, 2 at the bottom, but even in this case, the instructions stated to bleed only from the top ones and inside out.
I have rear stock C43 calipers if anyone wants those.
In the end, if anyone want stock C43 front calipers I have those too and also front AMG C43 rotors (still usable, resurfaceable, not grooved) and also pads.
The bleeding nipple is usually at the top, i guess because of air that rises above other heavier fluids so with nipple at the top, the caliper can be bled easily.
I had also Wilwood calipers with 4 bleeding nipples, 2 at the top, 2 at the bottom, but even in this case, the instructions stated to bleed only from the top ones and inside out.
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For 'proper' piston orientation with these calipers, they should be mounted with the bleeder nipples pointed downwards. The pistons in the caliper are staggered in size. I did the research to find the various parts to egg hoses to make it all work, but never did do it - the car sold today! 
that said, I am sure the new owner will figure it out.
that said, I am sure the new owner will figure it out.
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1995 C36 AMG, 1998 C43 AMG
Oops! Miss-read 4 piston as 4 caliper I guess.
This sale is only for front calipers.
I have rear stock C43 calipers if anyone wants those.
In the end, if anyone want stock C43 front calipers I have those too and also front AMG C43 rotors (still usable, resurfaceable, not grooved) and also pads.
The bleeding nipple is usually at the top, i guess because of air that rises above other heavier fluids so with nipple at the top, the caliper can be bled easily.
I had also Wilwood calipers with 4 bleeding nipples, 2 at the top, 2 at the bottom, but even in this case, the instructions stated to bleed only from the top ones and inside out.
I have rear stock C43 calipers if anyone wants those.
In the end, if anyone want stock C43 front calipers I have those too and also front AMG C43 rotors (still usable, resurfaceable, not grooved) and also pads.
The bleeding nipple is usually at the top, i guess because of air that rises above other heavier fluids so with nipple at the top, the caliper can be bled easily.
I had also Wilwood calipers with 4 bleeding nipples, 2 at the top, 2 at the bottom, but even in this case, the instructions stated to bleed only from the top ones and inside out.
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