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Old Jun 2, 2015 | 06:05 PM
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ML63 brakes for a ML550

Any MB techs or people in the know, I'm looking to find out if the front rotors/calipers from the ML63 will work on the ML550 with the optional 20" AMG wheels. Also what is involved with the conversion. I've never been happy with the performance of the stock 14.7" rotors and want to upgrade. As much as I would love to upgrade to Brembos, $8K is far more than I'm looking to spend. Also, any feedback from ML63 owners regarding their feelings on the stock brakes are appreciated. Thanks in advance.
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Old Jun 2, 2015 | 09:54 PM
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My ML63 brakes are very good...







But these are better








I would have to drive an ML550 / ML63 back to back to make a fair comparo
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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 11:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Kenn1926
Any MB techs or people in the know, I'm looking to find out if the front rotors/calipers from the ML63 will work on the ML550 with the optional 20" AMG wheels. Also what is involved with the conversion. I've never been happy with the performance of the stock 14.7" rotors and want to upgrade. As much as I would love to upgrade to Brembos, $8K is far more than I'm looking to spend. Also, any feedback from ML63 owners regarding their feelings on the stock brakes are appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Racingbrake offers a complete BBK for all MLs' with 6 pot 390mm front and 4 pot 390mm rear at $6500

For 07-2011: http://www.racingbrake.com/RB-Calipe.../mb-irp-02.htm

For 2012+: http://www.racingbrake.com/RB-Calipe.../mb-irp-01.htm
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Old Jun 4, 2015 | 11:19 AM
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Carbon Ceramic Brake upgrade is available for ML series:

https://mbworld.org/forums/ml55-amg-...kage-ml63.html

In fact we use the same CCM rotors as Corvette ZR1
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