Brakes (base spec to sport)
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Brakes (base spec to sport)
Apologies if this has been covered, I tried some cursory searching, and didn't find a finite answer.
I have a 2018 CLA250, 4matic FFV. It does not have the sport package as far as I understand.
The brakes are at the point where after this winter, I will probably look at replacing things,
my question is, Can I buy the sport pkg rotors and pads (drilled/slotted rotors) and use them on my non sport pkg car.
From what I can find, the rotor sizes between the two packages is the same, and the pads appear to to be the same size.
I assume the pads are of a different friction material makeup for the drilled/slotted rotors, but if all changed at the same time it should be ok.
Are there any other hangups that could cause issues that anyone knows of? Or has anyone done this conversion before?
Thanks in advance.
I have a 2018 CLA250, 4matic FFV. It does not have the sport package as far as I understand.
The brakes are at the point where after this winter, I will probably look at replacing things,
my question is, Can I buy the sport pkg rotors and pads (drilled/slotted rotors) and use them on my non sport pkg car.
From what I can find, the rotor sizes between the two packages is the same, and the pads appear to to be the same size.
I assume the pads are of a different friction material makeup for the drilled/slotted rotors, but if all changed at the same time it should be ok.
Are there any other hangups that could cause issues that anyone knows of? Or has anyone done this conversion before?
Thanks in advance.
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From: north jersey
99 c43,90 mustang gt supercharged convertible,07 acura tl type s, Hummer H3t pickup
Honestly drilled/slotted rotors are useless on this model.You won't see any braking improvement. Improvement will come from upgraded brake pad material.Thoses rotors are for appearance on this model CLA.
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You're right, and I meant to update this post. It appears while the front rotors are the same dimensions on sport/non sport, there may be some variance in the rear.
I was searching for kits that come with 4 rotors and pads, but kept bumping into "For sport" - which lead to my question. Finding dimensions was particularly fiddly, since I had to find an MB part number, then search that on other websites to get the specs!
Its a project for spring, anyhow, but I've saved a few options in my bookmarks for replacements!
Thanks.
I was searching for kits that come with 4 rotors and pads, but kept bumping into "For sport" - which lead to my question. Finding dimensions was particularly fiddly, since I had to find an MB part number, then search that on other websites to get the specs!
Its a project for spring, anyhow, but I've saved a few options in my bookmarks for replacements!
Thanks.
