R230 SL and AMG/Brembo Calipers install question
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R230 SL and AMG/Brembo Calipers install question
I am in the process of upgrading my brakes, and I was thinking of getting the AMG calipers off of a SL55. Do I need anything more than the calipers themselves to change my brakes? I know there are some tech guys on here who may have some insight on this. Thanks in advance.
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You will need calipers, rotors, pads, and possibly steering knuckles... You would have to have both cars side by side to check or have a parts guy cross reference the part #'s.
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Unfortunatly I just have the parts: calipers, pads, and rotors which I have bought. I was just thinking do I need to buy anything else before I take it all to a mechanic to have him install it. Pardon my ignorance, but what are brake knuckles? Also I guess now would be the time to put in steel brake lines if I want to do it right?
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Like MBTECH2003 mentioned, you may have to replace the steering knuckles due to the different spindle sizes. A guy on the W211 forum did a similar brake upgrade and had to do this. Here's a picture of a steering knuckle on a W211 model look at item #10 (which includes the ball joint).
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He's a parts guy at that dealership and MBWorld has an account there and Rob offers a good discount on OEM parts to MBWorld members. I've dealt with him a few times and have no complaints -- great prices and service.
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I Installed the AMG brakes on my wifes W211 and it was a bolt on upgrade
