KC36AMG

Would the calipers and rotors from a C32 fit a c43? I have seen some guys do it, but how hard would it be?

KC36AMG

What makes the C43 brakes so expensive and is it considered better than all the rest?

scorchie

Search. Try "C32 brakes swept area" and "C43 C32 brakes"

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KC36AMG

I have to change my rotors that are $500 for the pair. I can get the C32 set up for about $850, is it worth it to spend the extra money or am I going to make it redundant or lose on performance? The C43 rotors are 13.1 compared to the 13.6 on the C32. What is the piston set up onthe C43 factory calipers compared to the C32? It sure looks good.

C32 MIA

the brakes are more expensive on the c43, but they last longer than on the c32, they are not the same! you mght be shocked how muc the mercedes pads cost!!

MikeL

I put C32 brakes on my W202 C230K. Love the results

KC36AMG

Did you have to do any modifications or was it a direct bolt on? what did it cost you and where?

steve s

the brakes are backwards for the w203 vs w202. the c32 4-pot brakes are located on the inboard of the hub (closer to passenger cabin). c43 are opposite, on the outboard of the hub (closer to the front bumper). the problem is not whether or not the rotors and the calipers would fit, they should and will, but then, u'd be running the caliper upside down.. and usually, with multi-piston calipers, there is a correct sequence in which direction the rotor is usually swept... basically, u'd be running reverse on ur brakes all the time.. besides... more than one c32 owner on this forum have cracked rotors and discolored calipers (silver to gold) because it over-heated. u'd be better off getting a bbk from ap racing or brembo...

KC36AMG

Sounds like it is too much trouble than it is worth. You recommend staying with the OEM? What is the piston set up on the C43 Calipers compared to the C32?

CynCarvin32

Exactly!

The brake caliper will fit just fine but the leading edge is wrong with the C32 brake caliper. The piston size of the leading piston is normally sized differently than the second piston. This effects the way the brakes bite when they are first applied. I would stick with stock or just go with a set of stoptechs (brembo like but less money).

As for the brakes changing color, this happens to all large brake kits with painted calipers. I have seen brembo bbk's, stoptechs, Porsche brakes, and Brabus (painted calipers) all with a mucky dark bronze finish. Red 996 brakes turn brown while silver StopTechs turn a nice dark bronze. This all has to do with how hard you drive and the normal driver will never push their car hard enough to induce this color shift. It just happens...I call it a sign of "I use my