ctrider

hey everyone,

i'm just tired of the stock brake calipers and rotors, so plain when compared to an updated model AMG . . . was wondering where I can get the updated AMG calipers, i just contacted evosport and they said the C32 kit wouldn't fit the w208, only the w209, i know and have seen some pictures of the w208 with the updated calipers, where can i get them, the rotors i can get but i am wondering about the updated caliper and would performance be any different with the updated caliper/rotor . . . thanks in advanced

Dan Wang

The C32 kit will work on your car. Evosport does not encourage w208 owners to use the C32 setup because it just wasnt designed to work with the CLK, mainly because of the difference between the leading edge and trailing edge caliper setup, or at least this is my understanding.

Chappy

While I agree with you that the W208 AMG brake setup is not a "pretty" as the Brembos on the W203 and W209s, but they are better brakes....period.

In the Edmunds tests, the W208 CLK55 stopped from 60mph in 112 feet, while the C32 was tested at 118 feet.

Dan Wang

While this fact is true, a better measure of stopping force is repeated 60-0 stops. After a few stops and go's at a track for instance, you will notice that the larger rotor will 1. absorb more heat (enemy), 2. dissepate more heat faster, equally to brake fade occurring later rather than earlier. The sheer mass of the larger rotor will improve stopping performance.

MB AMG

Why don't you get them painted if it's just for cosmetic reasons?

Chappy

Dan's point is valid. If you are tracking the car, consider an aftermarket setup like Alcon.

SFBAYCLK55AMG

I'd like to replace my calipers and rotors as well.


Where can I get the rotors?? Any idea how much for a set of 4.

Also which brake pads do you guys recommend that has less

brake dust.

JDC

One stop, stopping distance is primarily a tire (grip), ABS efficiency/tuning, hydraulic apply response test. The rotor/caliper setup has very little influence in stopping distance.

Rotor/caliper/pads are key factors in fade/durability/noise.

xmatty89

go for frozen rotors! unless you want to change your calipers then go with something like stoptech or BBk KIT. but the frozen rotors look like a great company! mine will be here on wednesday and installed thursday. ill let you know how it all goes. im getting stoptech SS lines, frozen slotted rotors, hawk hps pads, havent picked out fluid yet but probaly super blue. it should stop gooood!

it ended up running me a little bit below 1300 for 4 rotors and both front and rear sets of brake pads.

GiZzO

I've been stuck on this same dilema for months.
W208 rotor selection sucks. If you want looks BBK seems to be the only way to go (pricey). Frozen is nice but only come in Dimpled or slotted i beleive.

xmatty89

slotted is very good for performance though. are you looking for drilled? they aren't as good unless you just want looks. but the Slotted are nice

GiZzO

Ya sorry what i meant by looks is cross drilled. Only option i've seen for quality cross drilled rotors from likes like Rotora or Brembo. There must be a reason for this something to do with the directional fins on stock AMG rotors? Or no market for em

xmatty89

yea those are really good but its an arm and a leg and you need the whole kit or i dont think it works as good. i talked to the guy at frozen rotors and he said they don't offer drilled because they cant guarantee there quality, i guess they flex a lot easier. to be honest for people who dont care about looks i think our rotors are pretty good; if you just throw some SS lines, nice pads, and better brake fluid they are good for occasional track use. i cant wait for my frozen pieces though =)


edit: i was thinking about painting my calipers. what do you guys think about that? is it tacky? i wanted to paint them either lambo orange, red(kinda overplayed), or just black and stencil in the AMG logo a contrasting color.

GiZzO

Every time i've seen it done with supposedly good stuff like G2, with age its either chipped to hell or is faded due to heat.

samvel1981

hello is any one know if the W208 55amg and w209 55amg brake rotors are same or not ??????

GiZzO

Not the same W208 are better and cost significantly more ontop of that. To bad they look like *** and my belief overdone, im fine with the W209 stopping power
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