'03 CLK 500 brakes vs. '01 CLK430
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'03 CLK 500 brakes vs. '01 CLK430
Are the Front Brake Calipers and Rotors taken off a 2003 Merceds-Benz CLK 500 an upgrade over my OEM W208 CLK 430 '01s?
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a reasonable upgrade?
Can I use my same rotors or do I need new ones?
Is the upgrade worth it or should I hold out for AMG brakes?
Anyone have AMG's for sale?
Ben...can you use front calipers on the rear? Why not?
Is the upgrade worth it or should I hold out for AMG brakes?
Anyone have AMG's for sale?
Ben...can you use front calipers on the rear? Why not?
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Originally Posted by 999hpCLK
So AMG brakes from a 209 will fit a 208? I asked the dealership and they said its not a perfect fit. Is a custom mounting bracket required?
No real customization is necessary, but, since the application was not meant for the W208, its a safety issue... I'm surprised Ben (Mach430) hasn't chimed in about this already... He, and others, have done a very detailed write-up about this "upgrade" and Ben has always been on the side of Safety rather than Style
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Danny,
I have chimed in -- you just didn't notice my posts without my avatar!
You're entirely correct in your post and quote of mine previous, however I am aware of a couple dozen people (such as yourself) who have performed this upgrade without issues, and thus believe it to be safe and worthwhile.
Regards,
Ben
I have chimed in -- you just didn't notice my posts without my avatar!
You're entirely correct in your post and quote of mine previous, however I am aware of a couple dozen people (such as yourself) who have performed this upgrade without issues, and thus believe it to be safe and worthwhile.
Regards,
Ben
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Originally Posted by Mach430
Danny,
I have chimed in -- you just didn't notice my posts without my avatar!
You're entirely correct in your post and quote of mine previous, however I am aware of a couple dozen people (such as yourself) who have performed this upgrade without issues, and thus believe it to be safe and worthwhile.
Regards,
Ben
I have chimed in -- you just didn't notice my posts without my avatar!
You're entirely correct in your post and quote of mine previous, however I am aware of a couple dozen people (such as yourself) who have performed this upgrade without issues, and thus believe it to be safe and worthwhile.
Regards,
Ben
I too firmly believe that the upgrade is fairly safe... and for the cost of the upgrade, you really can't beat that...
btw Ben, how in the world did you achieve 65,633 posts???