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Brake question...Will w208 clk55 brakes fit on an 03 E500?

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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 11:48 AM
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Brake question...Will w208 clk55 brakes fit on an 03 E500?

Just like the title says, I have a 2001 CLK55 and was thinking about swapping over some of the good stuff from it to my newly aquired E500. Does anyone know if the AMG calipers from the clk will fit the E500? Reason why I ask is because I just bought brand new rotors and pads for the CLK and will not be driving it nearly as much as the E500, and the E500 is calling for some brakes.
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 11:59 AM
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Also I was wondering, wouldn't stainless steel brake lines give better response and feel as opposed to the OE lines? I ask this because I have ridden motorcycles for a better half of my life and that's one of the first things I do when I get a new bike. Changing the factory brake lines with steel lines and it's an instant improvement.

Anyone have thoughts on this?
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Old Mar 29, 2010 | 02:33 PM
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I believe you will need an E55 knuckle
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 05:15 AM
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but off of a 210 or 211?? lol

i would say just buy new parts, right parts for ur car. sell the clk stuff
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Old Mar 30, 2010 | 11:53 AM
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but off of a 210 or 211?? lol

i would say just buy new parts, right parts for ur car. sell the clk stuff
You're right. I'm thinking I might just sell the CLK.
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Anybody have any thoughts on the steel lines?
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Old Mar 31, 2010 | 04:38 AM
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Originally Posted by thongvilay
Anybody have any thoughts on the steel lines?
for what car??
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Old Apr 3, 2010 | 09:24 PM
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I don't remember but I don't think the 2001 CLK55 even had big brembos did they? Its not worth it.
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