350 brakes on a 280

Portzy · 02-12-2008

Hello Dan.

I'm deciding to hang on to the old girl for a while longer so, being as the reluctance to meddle with things has waned a bit....... I am again contemplating a brake upgrade.

What would be the £££'s issue involved in changing the stock 280 brake set up for the ones that come with 350? I'm thinking will the rears will be different also?, any UK MOT issues afterwards?.

Much appreciated.

Portzy

**DansSlk** · 02-12-2008

As simple as this mate,

4 old ones come off and 4 new ones go on then you bleed her and jobs done.

No worries at all with that.

The cost depends on your confidence really mate, if this is something you would do yourself then its just parts cost but if you wanted a dealer to do it you probably looking at a few good hours.

watsons · 02-12-2008

Just curious, is the rear brake in 280 and 350 the same? Thanks.

**DansSlk** · 02-12-2008

Don't think so.

Portzy · 02-13-2008

How much would the parts be Dan?, numbers would be handy if they are easily available to you

.

I'm not too sure if it would be a task that I could undertake confidently myself though, maybe twenty years ago when I was a bit younger and more flexible so I may sound out my local dealer.

Many thanks.

Portzy.

**DansSlk** · 02-13-2008

I will get them for you later on.

Portzy · 02-14-2008

Thank you Dan, very much appreciated.

Portzy.

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Portzy Senior SLK World Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Shipley. West Yorkshire. Vehicle: SLK 280 + lots of toys. Posts: 110 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	350 brakes on a 280 Hello Dan. I'm deciding to hang on to the old girl for a while longer so, being as the reluctance to meddle with things has waned a bit....... I am again contemplating a brake upgrade. What would be the £££'s issue involved in changing the stock 280 brake set up for the ones that come with 350? I'm thinking will the rears will be different also?, any UK MOT issues afterwards?. Much appreciated. Portzy

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,801 Country: Thanks: 99 Thanked 236 Times in 180 Posts	As simple as this mate, 4 old ones come off and 4 new ones go on then you bleed her and jobs done. No worries at all with that. The cost depends on your confidence really mate, if this is something you would do yourself then its just parts cost but if you wanted a dealer to do it you probably looking at a few good hours. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,801 Country: Thanks: 99 Thanked 236 Times in 180 Posts	Don't think so. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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DansSlk Dude Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Wales Vehicle: 05 B55S (Brabus 6.1 S) Posts: 6,801 Country: Thanks: 99 Thanked 236 Times in 180 Posts	I will get them for you later on. __________________ One thing you will learn with German cars - If it's simple it ain't happening.

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