brake question???
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CLK W208
brake question???
hey everyone, I just came across a set of front calipers and rotors off of a 2001-2003 CL500. I was wondering if they would fit our cars, the rotor holes seem to be the same but not sure about that and also the caliper bracket. also i am running 192 so clearance is not a problem. also would i have a problem if i run big calipers up front and keep the back srock? thanks in advance for all your help.
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hey i have the c55 calipers and rotors and have no problem!
however, for the rotor i had to have the hole for the hex nut (holds rotor to hub) drilled out as it did not match with the stock position! super easy job for any machine shop!
however, for the rotor i had to have the hole for the hex nut (holds rotor to hub) drilled out as it did not match with the stock position! super easy job for any machine shop!
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CLK W208
what about the caliper bracket the one that holds the caliperon the back of the axcel. did youmount up the calipers to your bracket or you changed the bracket too? also are you running stock caliper on the back? i'm wondering if i put different brakes up front would it mess up the brake fluid distribution presuure because i'm leaving the back ones my regular stock ones? did you have to r-caliberate anything? also how can i rebuild the CL500 brakes, since they were sitting for about 4 years.
