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Yes, all calipers (from an E55) fitted w/o any issues, rotors are the ones I posted pics above - brake lines/hoses must be replaced, the original ones from the GLK do not fit the AMG/Brembo calipers, so thats the toughest work and, GLK's front dust shields must be removed or cut, rears can be kept w/o any cutting;
Hey, reviving this. Hope you get this fairly quickly I'm today trying to fit my AMG calipers, but the rotors I ordered for a 2003 AMG E55 (since that's what I got the calipers off of) require me to put spacers on the AMG brake caliper to center, which means my wheels don't clear unless I get spacers. Was this an issue for you, and if not do you have a car model/year variant you used as an example?
Hello, thanks for asking - I used front rotors from any C63 or E63 variants and their offset did require some spacers to center the calipers on those rotors but, fitting huge front calipers w/ wheels to my 2012 GLK was never any issue - last set of rims I had were from a CL550 w/ plenty offset 43 mm clearance so no brainer... unfortunately I do not remember the spacer' thickness, sorry for that.... also important that the front hoses needed to be from the caliper as the GLKs have different fitting from the Brembos....
Sorry haven't updated my end for a while, been busy with stuff. I finally got my calipers back from powder coating and they look decent for me.
But if you have a 4matic variant, the AMG front brake caliper will not connect to the line. You have to utilize a Brembo Racing GT caliper with a banjo bolt set up.
I ended up going with cheaper Brembo pads that are advertised to abate dust better. Everything fits in my build so for except the front brake lines & dust shields as Djorge pointed out. I am still waiting on my hubs to get coated and some titanium bleeder valves from England.
Clearance on my 20" wheels is tight with on 0.1mm (.004") of space. My 19" still fit with lots of room.
Hello, thanks for asking - I used front rotors from any C63 or E63 variants and their offset did require some spacers to center the calipers on those rotors but, fitting huge front calipers w/ wheels to my 2012 GLK was never any issue - last set of rims I had were from a CL550 w/ plenty offset 43 mm clearance so no brainer... unfortunately I do not remember the spacer' thickness, sorry for that.... also important that the front hoses needed to be from the caliper as the GLKs have different fitting from the Brembos....
I got the caliper properly centered with a few large washers as spacers, thanks for confirming you had to do the same. Clearly it must be a difference in wheel design/offset as I'm running the stock 20 GLK 350 wheels on my 2013 250. Also luckily for me, the brake lines on a 2013 were an exact fit to the caliper, BUT it as too short. I had ~4" extensions made and that seems like it will work well. Just ordered some spacers/bolts online. I'll be operational soon Then I have to finish powder coating the rears and get those up!!
Thanks for the quick response, you've been most helpful!
And since you have 4matic, understand that your front axle will prevent you from installing the sedan calipers unless you use a banjo bolt and adapter to run the line vertical. If you bought a ML or G caliper it wont collide.
Hello george I’m doing this instal as we speak and the rear caliper doesn’t line up with the e55 rotors , the only way it would work is if I shave the caliper to line up. Not unless I got the wrong rotor , and the e class rotor I For is the same size as the glk factory rotor. Please help any info appreciated. If yoh can link me the exact rear rotors u used that would be great
Originally Posted by Djorge
I did it, sweet install, calipers from AMG E55 (8pot, huge and heavy) w/ front 360 mm rotors from any AMG C/E/CLS, etc, rears rotors must come from E/CLS to ensure they will fit (180mm diam) GLK's parking brakes);
Which rear rear rotors did you use ? I may have the wrong ones
Originally Posted by JohnnyC
Hello,
Sorry haven't updated my end for a while, been busy with stuff. I finally got my calipers back from powder coating and they look decent for me.
But if you have a 4matic variant, the AMG front brake caliper will not connect to the line. You have to utilize a Brembo Racing GT caliper with a banjo bolt set up.
I ended up going with cheaper Brembo pads that are advertised to abate dust better. Everything fits in my build so for except the front brake lines & dust shields as Djorge pointed out. I am still waiting on my hubs to get coated and some titanium bleeder valves from England.
Clearance on my 20" wheels is tight with on 0.1mm (.004") of space. My 19" still fit with lots of room.
Did you need any shims , extra hardware or brake lines with the banjo fitting ?
update. No need for banjo fittings etc. for the fronts just as posted
e55 calipers front and rear, make sure of this .. and do not get the s55etc make sure it from the e55.
ebay has the steel brake lines for sale. I say buy 2 sets since the front you will need longer lines. I just bolted the one set together front and rear lines they screw in nicely and for the rear u may need new rear brake lines if you are 2012 and older. 2013 glk rear lines bolt right up no problem.
Did you need any shims , extra hardware or brake lines with the banjo fitting ?
for the front calipers u need a few shins to space out the caliper. Any hardware store has them , once you are bolting the caliper u will see how much needed
Bringing this thread back from the dead - some good info here!
I was thinking of doing a lighter caliper upgrade. I happen to have a set of 330mm 4-piston calipers - I think off an old S-Class or something. The mounting ears line up with the mounts on the hub assemblies on our 2014 GLK250, and of course the stock rotors are 330mm. Need some spacers to get the proper caliper offset, and also spacers around the caliper mounting bolts so they fit properly. Need wheel spacers too, but seems to be relatively bolt-on.
Anyone ever done something similar? Cost (for me) would be a lot less than an E/CLS55 8/4 piston caliper set up.
Bringing this thread back from the dead - some good info here!
I was thinking of doing a lighter caliper upgrade. I happen to have a set of 330mm 4-piston calipers - I think off an old S-Class or something. The mounting ears line up with the mounts on the hub assemblies on our 2014 GLK250, and of course the stock rotors are 330mm. Need some spacers to get the proper caliper offset, and also spacers around the caliper mounting bolts so they fit properly. Need wheel spacers too, but seems to be relatively bolt-on.
Anyone ever done something similar? Cost (for me) would be a lot less than an E/CLS55 8/4 piston caliper set up.
S211 E500 brembo 4 pot caliper. It has M12 bolt thread originally so u need to re thread it to accept GLK М14х1.5 mounting bolt and some 2-3 washers to center it on the rotor. also u need 65mm extended wheel mounting bolts and some 8-10mm spacers ( depends on your wheels offset) kinda cheap and bolt on. oem brake lines are ok.
Sorry haven't updated my end for a while, been busy with stuff. I finally got my calipers back from powder coating and they look decent for me.
But if you have a 4matic variant, the AMG front brake caliper will not connect to the line. You have to utilize a Brembo Racing GT caliper with a banjo bolt set up.
I ended up going with cheaper Brembo pads that are advertised to abate dust better. Everything fits in my build so for except the front brake lines & dust shields as Djorge pointed out. I am still waiting on my hubs to get coated and some titanium bleeder valves from England.
Clearance on my 20" wheels is tight with on 0.1mm (.004") of space. My 19" still fit with lots of room.
Sir, which brake lines you used for your front setup ?
I have a 2011 do I get the front and rear brake lines for the glk? Or for the E55?
[QUOTE=Rnagal;7933538]update. No need for banjo fittings etc. for the fronts just as posted
e55 calipers front and rear, make sure of this .. and do not get the s55etc make sure it from the e55.
ebay has the steel brake lines for sale. I say buy 2 sets since the front you will need longer lines. I just bolted the one set together front and rear lines they screw in nicely and for the rear u may need new rear brake lines if you are 2012 and older. 2013 glk rear lines bolt right up no problem.
I’ve got the same set up as you. I also went with the E55 AMG caliper set up. I just don’t want to order the wrong brake lines. Please help
Replying to this same old thread Those of you running the 8pot E55 front Brembos as I am. Happen to know which bleeder screw thread/pitch/depth is needed? I need to change mine, but don't want to fandangle them out and get stuck unable to immediately get a replacement.
Replying to this same old thread Those of you running the 8pot E55 front Brembos as I am. Happen to know which bleeder screw thread/pitch/depth is needed? I need to change mine, but don't want to fandangle them out and get stuck unable to immediately get a replacement.
I’d just call the dealer they should have those in stock no problem. Probably gonna cost 💲 anywhere from $20-$40 bucks that’s my guess.
Anyone know the brake line lengths or best point of contact to get them made? It doesn't look like they need much length but definitely need a banjo fitting to work correctly. I've got a set of calipers powder coated and ready for my wife's car.
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09-12-2019 | 04:12 PM
I'm today trying to fit my AMG calipers, but the rotors I ordered for a 2003 AMG E55 (since that's what I got the calipers off of) require me to put spacers on the AMG brake caliper to center, which means my wheels don't clear unless I get spacers. Was this an issue for you, and if not do you have a car model/year variant you used as an example?
