Question about SLK55 Brakes
04-30-2009, 09:06 PM
#1
Senior Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Posts: 350
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Mercedes-Benz, BMW, Porsche, Aston Martin, Chevrolet
Question about SLK55 Brakes
Hi All,
Just had a nit picky question about the SLK55's brakes. A friend of mine has an 06 SLK55 and he has large brakes on front which appear to be 6-piston brakes, however when I was at the dealership a couple of days I go I was looking over an 09 and it had what appeared to be 4-piston brakes. Is there a reason why AMG downgraded the brakes, if thats actually what they did. Just curious, appreciate all input.
Just had a nit picky question about the SLK55's brakes. A friend of mine has an 06 SLK55 and he has large brakes on front which appear to be 6-piston brakes, however when I was at the dealership a couple of days I go I was looking over an 09 and it had what appeared to be 4-piston brakes. Is there a reason why AMG downgraded the brakes, if thats actually what they did. Just curious, appreciate all input.
04-30-2009, 09:36 PM
#2
Junior Member
Join Date: May 2006
Location: NorCal / SoCal
Posts: 34
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
SLK350
they have in fact been downgraded from 6 to 4 piston calipers. i believe only the newer slk55's with p30 package have the 6 pistons brakes. someone correct me if i'm wrong.
04-30-2009, 10:02 PM
#3
MBWorld Fanatic!
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Bay Area
Posts: 1,990
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
'10 Porsche Turbo PDK, 500e, GL450
yes
that is confirmed for the US. I can't speak for RoW.
The "reason" was squeaking or something from the brakes. Which I think is complete bs.
The "reason" was squeaking or something from the brakes. Which I think is complete bs.
