doboy

Hi All,

I've tried to do my research but there is no definite thread/post that goes over what is needed for an AMG caliper/brake install.

I just recently picked up some Calipers from a 05 CL55. I know the brakes are the same for the S55. I asked the seller if I would need to change out the spindles, however he mentioned that he tried to put the calipers on a 02 S500 and it fits and that I DO NOT need to change out my spindles. My questions is, are the spindles suppose to be for the Calipers to fit? or for the Rotors to fit? and is the seller lying to me?

How hard is it to change out the spindles?

For the rears I picked up 04 CL55/S55 Calipers I heard that they are pretty much Plug and play. are my stock rotors sufficient? or do I also have to pick up rear 03+ CL55/S55 rotors?

Thanks in advance for the help!

Bryan

classyS

welcome to the forum Bryan!!

https://mbworld.org/forums/4848067-post6.html <-- check that link out, 02S430 has CL brakes, heres the link to original thead, https://mbworld.org/forums/s-class-w...grade-amg.html

im sure other locals will chime in, good luck!!

02S430

you need the knuckles from a 03+ s55 or cl55 and the rotors/pads your stock rotors will not work. also need the correct bolts to mount the calipers to the knuckle stock ones are too small. rear might need a little mod to make it fit correctly.

02S430

happened to have a pic of the knuckle

doboy

Thanks!

doboy

Thanks for the pic of the knuckle.

Yikes I guess the seller "juked" me when he said I would not need the spindle! How about the sponsor on the forum that says he has an adapter so that we do not have to change anything?

benzdreams9

im in socal and i have the hub/knuckles for the rears if you need them. i also have:

From a 2006 S65 AMG:

Rear Calipers
Rear Rotors - 50k Miles on them
Rear Pads - 10k Miles on them


From a 2004 W220 S600 I have:

Front Calipers
Front Rotors - About 50k Miles on them
Front Pads - About - 25k Miles on them

I also have the hubs and mounting discs from the 2006 s65. Also have the s600 engine cover.

Let me know if you need anything. Thanks

doboy

Thanks, But I already bought calipers from a 05 cl55 front and 04 cl55 rear. Would your s600 rotors work with these calipers?

doboy

Does anyone know if I buy a Spindle...does normally come with the whole knuckle?

doboy

I was searching for a DIY Brake job and reading through some posts (not w220 cars) but people are saying to disconnect the SBC? what does that stand for? and does this apply to W220?

Thanks!