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Old Feb 27, 2022 | 01:05 PM
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Amg rear brakes possible on a cls550

Can someone confirm or have others used w218 cls63 or e63 rear brakes calipers on a w218 cls550? If so, are the a direct swap?
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Hi. Yes its direct bolt on.
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Hi. Yes its direct bolt on.
just the rears correct, front AMGs won’t bolt up?
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No the fronts don't bolt on. I don't know what is the problem there. I have done the rears, not fronts so i can't help you with that.
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Originally Posted by PekkaH
No the fronts don't bolt on. I don't know what is the problem there. I have done the rears, not fronts so i can't help you with that.
Thank you I appreciate it. I was just planning the rears for now anyways!

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Can someone confirm or have others used w218 cls63 or e63 rear brakes calipers on a w218 cls550? If so, are the a direct swap?
From what I understand, the rears are no problem but the fronts are a no-go w/o a lot of $$$ and effort.
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How does the car brake with AMG rear Brakes? Is it much better?
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