SLK AMG 55 Brake Replacement

[rev-erend]

Hi All

After some advice.

I have a 2008 facelift with the Sport/030/P30 package.

The front discs are shuddering quite hard now and I have measured the run out with a dial gauge it is definitely warped.

They are 6 pot calipers on a floating drilled and slotted disc.

Any idea's on cost of replacement both merc original and after market.

I see tarox ox offer a replacement.

Edited by rev-erend on Saturday 16th January 12:51

[BIRMA]

I can strongly recommend Tarox I bought a set for my Phaeton because the OEM fitted had warped, to date they have performed impeccably and are worth the extra.





Although on e-bay there is a company offering OEM discs and pads at a good discount, if Tarox eventually make replacements discs for my SL63 I would buy them over OEM personally.

[rev-erend]

I had heard of people having one fitted and replaced under warranty within the year due to warping.

Anyone know the cost of tarot and how sells them.

[BIRMA]

You can deal direct via their website, the bespoke range are what you require you, have to give them your vin number to ensure they are the correct ones.
Just checked it looks like they only make them for the SL55 AMG

Edited by BIRMA on Saturday 16th January 16:34

[ZX10R NIN]

If you can live without the Floating Discs then you can get EBC discs for around £200.00

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-BENZ-SLK-R171-E...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Disc-Brake-Rotor-Genuine...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/MERCEDES-SLK350-SLK55-C4...

[Podie]

I'm sure someone on here bought one and found sensibly priced alternatives.

Might have been Buzzer...

[Podie]

It was... http://www.pistonheads.com/gassing/topic.asp?t=144...

[rubystone]

I replaced my composite discs on my CLK63 with solid ones from Mintex. From memory they were less than £200 the pair. 3 years later the car is running just fine on them (it's now in New Zealand).

[adsvx220]

Doing a bit of research on disc replacement as my slk55 will need fresh discs at the end of this year. I come across these tarox rotor replacements for the slk55 AMG http://www.tarox.co.uk/product/front-tarox-brake-d... I am also going to contact hispec brakes to see if they have a replacement rotors.

I'm fussy with cars and like the look of rotors behind the wheels so I will be replacing with rotors. The tarox items are £504inc vat which isn't bad imo.

[BIRMA]

adsvx220 said:

Doing a bit of research on disc replacement as my slk55 will need fresh discs at the end of this year. I come across these tarox rotor replacements for the slk55 AMG http://www.tarox.co.uk/product/front-tarox-brake-d... I am also going to contact hispec brakes to see if they have a replacement rotors.

I'm fussy with cars and like the look of rotors behind the wheels so I will be replacing with rotors. The tarox items are £504inc vat which isn't bad imo.

I guess the bell housings don't really deteriorate so that looks to be a very good idea. I'm guessing a good clean and checking of the nuts and bolts holding the discs to the bell housing will be required. Like I have said the quality of Tarox discs is superb.

[ZX10R NIN]

HiSpec are very good & I can personally recommend them.

[adsvx220]

Do the bells and bolts need replacement?? In Motorsport use with very heavy breaking I can imagine so but most SLKs are predominantly road use.

[rev-erend]

Does anyone know if the 2008 SLK AMG has the same size discs as the earlier cars that fitted the 6 pot calipers ?

[rubystone]

BIRMA said:

I guess the bell housings don't really deteriorate so that looks to be a very good idea. I'm guessing a good clean and checking of the nuts and bolts holding the discs to the bell housing will be required. Like I have said the quality of Tarox discs is superb.

The bolts that bolt bell to disk corrode badly due to heat and weather. As an experiment I tried to undo them. All either rounded off or snapped. I guess one could try soaking the assembly in penetrating oil for a couple of days, but I'm still doubtful this would be successful.

[BIRMA]

rubystone said:

BIRMA said:

I guess the bell housings don't really deteriorate so that looks to be a very good idea. I'm guessing a good clean and checking of the nuts and bolts holding the discs to the bell housing will be required. Like I have said the quality of Tarox discs is superb.

The bolts that bolt bell to disk corrode badly due to heat and weather. As an experiment I tried to undo them. All either rounded off or snapped. I guess one could try soaking the assembly in penetrating oil for a couple of days, but I'm still doubtful this would be successful.

Fair enough I did wonder, I'm sure with a bit of research decent replacements can be sourced.

[DamnKraut]

rev-erend said:

Does anyone know if the 2008 SLK AMG has the same size discs as the earlier cars that fitted the 6 pot calipers ?

Option code 030 cars should have identical 360mm composite discs front with 6 piston calipers.

Non-option 030 cars would have:
pre-FL: 340mm 6-piston
FL: 345mm 4-piston

If you haven't found discs yet let me know and I can check the German SLK Forum. The SLK55 is more widespread in Germany and the brakes topic has been discussed many times, including sourcing of parts.

[rgv250ads]

Would be very interested @@ DamnKraut

i have 345mm Pagid items that i had machined down to 340mm but sooner or later they will need replacing.





They work very well and the Redstuff pads are from a maserati (same caliper). £50 a disc not £700 from MB !

[rev-erend]

DamnKraut said:

rev-erend said:

Does anyone know if the 2008 SLK AMG has the same size discs as the earlier cars that fitted the 6 pot calipers ?

Option code 030 cars should have identical 360mm composite discs front with 6 piston calipers.

Non-option 030 cars would have:
pre-FL: 340mm 6-piston
FL: 345mm 4-piston

If you haven't found discs yet let me know and I can check the German SLK Forum. The SLK55 is more widespread in Germany and the brakes topic has been discussed many times, including sourcing of parts.

In the end I ordered a set from Tarox - they are being made at the moment.

They assume me they are 340mm .. I measured them at 345mm but it was not an accurate measurement as I did not remove the disc.

I also ordered the bells as well from tarox as I figured the extra time taken to remove all the bolts and fit new bolts would push up the price. Merc do not sell the rotor bolts. Only complete rotor assemblies.

Also ordered tarox pads and some goodrich braded hoses.

[BIRMA]

rev-erend said:

DamnKraut said:

rev-erend said:

Does anyone know if the 2008 SLK AMG has the same size discs as the earlier cars that fitted the 6 pot calipers ?

Option code 030 cars should have identical 360mm composite discs front with 6 piston calipers.

Non-option 030 cars would have:
pre-FL: 340mm 6-piston
FL: 345mm 4-piston

If you haven't found discs yet let me know and I can check the German SLK Forum. The SLK55 is more widespread in Germany and the brakes topic has been discussed many times, including sourcing of parts.

In the end I ordered a set from Tarox - they are being made at the moment.

They assume me they are 340mm .. I measured them at 345mm but it was not an accurate measurement as I did not remove the disc.

I also ordered the bells as well from tarox as I figured the extra time taken to remove all the bolts and fit new bolts would push up the price. Merc do not sell the rotor bolts. Only complete rotor assemblies.

Also ordered tarox pads and some goodrich braded hoses.

I too went for the pads and they threw in enough brake fluid as well, mind you I think mine were in excess of £1200.

[CaptainRAVE]

Cost me £2k for new OEM discs and pads all round, so probably best to find alternatives! A few months later I sold the car