Mercedes SLK World Forum - View Single Post - Brake part nos. needed to retrofit '08 to '07

**etyu** · 08-25-2007

Dan,

I'm planning to retrofit the rear brakes first, as the front set looks acceptable (appearance wise, but not sure about performance, probably a non-issue if one doesn't track the vehicle, wife/mate would "kill" me anyway if I plan on racing). Do you think this will be a simple swap procedure? Will the mounts for the rear brakes be different? Are the mounts included with the rear calipers?

Would Mercedes Benz be the best place to try (at least on initial inquiry)? I may also get quotes from an indy nearby that does MB, BMW, Porsches and Audi's.

Would aftermarket brake kits be a more cost effective alternative (e.g. Brabus)?

08-25-2007	#6 (permalink)
etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,371 Country: Thanks: 422 Thanked 314 Times in 188 Posts	Dan, I'm planning to retrofit the rear brakes first, as the front set looks acceptable (appearance wise, but not sure about performance, probably a non-issue if one doesn't track the vehicle, wife/mate would "kill" me anyway if I plan on racing). Do you think this will be a simple swap procedure? Will the mounts for the rear brakes be different? Are the mounts included with the rear calipers? Would Mercedes Benz be the best place to try (at least on initial inquiry)? I may also get quotes from an indy nearby that does MB, BMW, Porsches and Audi's. Would aftermarket brake kits be a more cost effective alternative (e.g. Brabus)? __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.