030 brakes...

IIIMBPIII · 06-23-2008

I'm going to need to replace my rotors soon (well not that soon but I like to plan ahead) and I was thinking of getting light weight evosport rotors. I had a question about he 030 brakes though, what is different? Is it just bigger rotors or are the calipers different also? If I bought the rotors would I need to also upgrade the calipers? Is this even worth it?

-CJ

cyberdrakon · 06-23-2008

what year is your car? the earliest versions of the brakes were identical, then in the middle they changed the part numbers, but the items were essentially the same, then after 2007, the non-030s had smaller brakes, and the 030s had the nice 6 pistons...

IIIMBPIII · 06-23-2008

I have an 07 the fronts are 6 piston I know that but thats pretty much it

**etyu** · 06-23-2008

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Originally Posted by IIIMBPIII

I have an 07 the fronts are 6 piston I know that but thats pretty much it

IIRC, Dan said the 030 brakes are the same as those on the pre-MY2008 SLK 55. No need to change calipers.

IIIMBPIII · 06-23-2008

So basically the only difference between the 030 brakes and mine are just larger rotors?

cyberdrakon · 06-23-2008

No, there is no difference at all.

IIIMBPIII · 06-23-2008

Oh really so I have the same brakes that come with the 030 package?! Hmmm then I guess I'll just go with evosport once they finish producing the new brakes!

**dsb** · 06-23-2008

I think CJ currently has standard 6 piston brakes. I also think he is inquiring if he should upgrade to the 030 rotors when his stock rotors need replacing.

Assuming I'm correct... I think the only difference with the 030 package is in fact larger rotors. I recall one forum member that had his rotors replaced and the dealership accidentally switched them to 030 rotors. IIRC, aside from the larger front rotor, there was no other difference in the brakes.

**DansSlk** · 06-23-2008

Yep you will just want new disks.

IIIMBPIII · 06-24-2008

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Originally Posted by dsb

I think CJ currently has standard 6 piston brakes. I also think he is inquiring if he should upgrade to the 030 rotors when his stock rotors need replacing.

Assuming I'm correct... I think the only difference with the 030 package is in fact larger rotors. I recall one forum member that had his rotors replaced and the dealership accidentally switched them to 030 rotors. IIRC, aside from the larger front rotor, there was no other difference in the brakes.

Thanks Dan for clarifying everything for me!

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Originally Posted by DansSlk

Yep you will just want new disks.

Thank you Dan for verifying this was true! As of now its between the 030 brakes or evosport but I dont think have created that double wall front brake yet.

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dsb Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: NorCal Vehicle: '06 slk55 Posts: 1,090 Country: Thanks: 33 Thanked 52 Times in 28 Posts	I think CJ currently has standard 6 piston brakes. I also think he is inquiring if he should upgrade to the 030 rotors when his stock rotors need replacing. Assuming I'm correct... I think the only difference with the 030 package is in fact larger rotors. I recall one forum member that had his rotors replaced and the dealership accidentally switched them to 030 rotors. IIRC, aside from the larger front rotor, there was no other difference in the brakes. __________________ '06 Mercedes Benz SLK55 Caspian Blue / Black & Ash / DPE 19" R07s, Other Stuff *To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.*

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DansSlk Super Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,382 Country: Thanks: 83 Thanked 121 Times in 95 Posts	Yep you will just want new disks. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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cyberdrakon Elite SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: SoCal, USA Vehicle: SLK55 2006 Other Toys: 560SEC 1990, CLK500 2005 Posts: 1,283 Country: Thanks: 12 Thanked 33 Times in 24 Posts	what year is your car? the earliest versions of the brakes were identical, then in the middle they changed the part numbers, but the items were essentially the same, then after 2007, the non-030s had smaller brakes, and the 030s had the nice 6 pistons...

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IIIMBPIII SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 62 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 25 Times in 7 Posts	I have an 07 the fronts are 6 piston I know that but thats pretty much it

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IIIMBPIII SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 62 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 25 Times in 7 Posts	So basically the only difference between the 030 brakes and mine are just larger rotors?

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IIIMBPIII SLK World Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 62 Country: Thanks: 1 Thanked 25 Times in 7 Posts	Oh really so I have the same brakes that come with the 030 package?! Hmmm then I guess I'll just go with evosport once they finish producing the new brakes!

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