CLK320 to CLK500 Calipers
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CLK320 to CLK500 Calipers
I have a 2004 CLK320. So my brake light just went on and I need to replace my rotors and pads. When I was at the shop, I was told I could get a set of used 2006 CLK500 calipers for fairly cheap. Since I'd be needing to replace my rotors/pads anyways, I was considering the switch. Please correct me if I'm wrong, but stock CLK320 rotors are 300mm, and CLK500 rotors are 345mm? I tried searching on the forum, but I'm kind of confused what rotors would fit the clk500 calipers? Are they the cross drilled ones? Would I be able to fit the amg ones?
Another option I was considering was getting the calipers/rotors from a SLK55 (from what I read it would fit my car). Could you guys please tell me how big the rotors would be, and how it would compare to the CLK500 ones?
Thanks
Another option I was considering was getting the calipers/rotors from a SLK55 (from what I read it would fit my car). Could you guys please tell me how big the rotors would be, and how it would compare to the CLK500 ones?
Thanks
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cjh240 (12-03-2017)
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04 CLK 320 > CLK32K
The 320 comes with 300mm...I believe the 500 is 345mm...Stamped on the back of MB calipers is the size of the correct rotor. I can't comment on anything else, but I could say I'm running 355mm with no problems.
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Could someone please clarify the differences between the CLK55 (4 piston) vs the CLK500 (4 piston) brakes other than the rotor size?
http://www.mwstewart.co.uk/articles/w209sportbrakes/
According to the article, it seems like the CLK500 rotors are 350mm, compared to CLK55 which are 345mm. As well, when I checked parts.com to compare the prices for 2004 CLK parts, the CLK500 calipers are more expensive than the CLK55 calipers.
I realize in later years, the CLK 55/63 has 6 pistons, but I'm curious to the difference in performance before the upgrade.
Thanks.
http://www.mwstewart.co.uk/articles/w209sportbrakes/
According to the article, it seems like the CLK500 rotors are 350mm, compared to CLK55 which are 345mm. As well, when I checked parts.com to compare the prices for 2004 CLK parts, the CLK500 calipers are more expensive than the CLK55 calipers.
I realize in later years, the CLK 55/63 has 6 pistons, but I'm curious to the difference in performance before the upgrade.
Thanks.
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nope. all the same rotor for the 4 piston from 03 to 09
i dont know what to say about this one. from my understanding, both 500 and 55 pre 6pot brakes used the same 4 pot. except one had AMG and the other had Mercedes benz written on it. and possible a size difference .
so i dunno why. if you looking to do a conversion, i would say either buy a set of used 4 pot brakes or go 6 pot which would be hard to find or you can do a bbk from stoptech or brembo.
4 pot brakes come from many cars, so your gonna have better luck getting them.
so i dunno why. if you looking to do a conversion, i would say either buy a set of used 4 pot brakes or go 6 pot which would be hard to find or you can do a bbk from stoptech or brembo.
4 pot brakes come from many cars, so your gonna have better luck getting them.
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