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After Market Caliper Covers???
Hello all.
Quick question, after researching the web for after market caliper covers I'm not coming across much and wondering if they're out there? Simply looking to dress the car up a bit "affordably" but only finding full brake systems... Any suggestions? PS- I drive a 4Matic if it matters Thanks in advance, Derek |
I painted mine ('14 E550 Coupe), and it came out pretty good. I was concerned it might come off cheap. The front looks great since it looks like a BBK. The rear looks as good as it can being so small haha. I did all the prep work and very happy with the results. Sorry, I don't know of any covers, just offering up this alternative.
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What matters, I am told, is Sport or Luxury.
Sport has the drilled discs and covers already, Luxury has plain discs and no covers at all. (I am 99% sure I am right on this. I know mine is a Luxury and there are no caliper covers at all. Not even sure there is room for them behind the Luxury wheels.) |
Originally Posted by mikemargolis
(Post 6157492)
Sport has the drilled discs and covers already.....
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Originally Posted by ss3964spd
(Post 6157663)
Huh. My '011 550 Sport (+P2, AMG, etc) has no caliper covers, but the caliper body itself says MB on them.
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I can't believe some of these threads. You drive a Mercedes and you want to install BOGUS brake caliper covers for $20? Covers that falsely advertise that you have a set of Brembo 6 piston brake calipers with 375mm+ brake rotors?
PLEASE don't do this to your car! This is not a ricer car, either buy the big brakes or leave yours alone. This does not belong on a Mercedes: https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...f655fcf099.jpg |
Originally Posted by AudiA4Turbo22
(Post 6158046)
This is not a ricer car, either buy the big brakes or leave yours alone.
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A few weeks ago, I took my car to a detailer and asked if they could help clean up the look of my calipers (see 'before' picture below). They tried to clean them (not sure how hard they tried or what they used) and when I wasn't satisfied they recommended getting caliper covers. So when I saw this thread my interest was peeked. But after looking at the photos AudiA4Turbo22 posted above, I don't think this is for me. Sigh.https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.mbw...7f3e8377ab.jpg
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Originally Posted by mikemargolis
(Post 6157492)
What matters, I am told, is Sport or Luxury.
Sport has the drilled discs and covers already, Luxury has plain discs and no covers at all. (I am 99% sure I am right on this. I know mine is a Luxury and there are no caliper covers at all. Not even sure there is room for them behind the Luxury wheels.) I think you're spot on with this, nice observation. @AudiA4Turbo22, thanks for the comment but "to each their own". I appreciate your opinion but it's simply an inquiring. Good day sir |
Can't comment on the Lux model brakes, but the calipers on the 550 Sport models do not have covers. "Mercedes Benz" is machined directly into the caliper body - as presented in the photo above.
My '05 E500 non-sport had what appears to be the same caliper, but no drilled discs. |
Originally Posted by thefisch
(Post 6158423)
A few weeks ago, I took my car to a detailer and asked if they could help clean up the look of my calipers (see 'before' picture below). They tried to clean them (not sure how hard they tried or what they used) and when I wasn't satisfied they recommended getting caliper covers. So when I saw this thread my interest was peeked. But after looking at the photos AudiA4Turbo22 posted above, I don't think this is for me. Sigh.[/IMG]
I'll have to snap some quick pics for those curious on how it looks painted, except I have the coupe so my front brakes look different. My rear looks like the top left pic of the red caliper, minus the slotted rotors. |
Thanks, will have to try that. Please post some pics. Interested in the painted look.
Also, I should have mentioned it with the pic above - mine is the 2011 Luxury Model. I think they brakes and rotors looked the same as the sport. |
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Sorry for size. I'm doing this on a Mobile. Attachment 398434
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Originally Posted by SnakeDoctor
(Post 6158983)
Sorry for size. I'm doing this on a Mobile. http://i2.photobucket.com/albums/y34...psfjcz9zlj.jpg
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Originally Posted by snosk8luke
(Post 6159409)
That turned out really sharp. Nice work My man!
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Second that. They look good. How long did it take you? Is it a special kind of paint (noob here)?
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I'd like to know where to get the stock caliper 'cover' (although, to me it looks more like an insert) that comes on the car. It's black and just states Mercedes Benz. The white lettering on mine has become very dis-colored over time, regardless of how much I attempt to clean them. Would even take MB part numbers if anyone has them...
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