Originally posted by DougandhisC280
I hear that it won't fit right, as you have to fit the caliper on the opposite side -

Given that the calipers have sequential pistons, the order of them would be reversed, decreasing the effectiveness of braking.

Also, note that the rotor/disc will only come unidirectional, so it will be reversed on the other side, further reducing effectiveness, especially in cooling.

^Posted by Luwin

This is correct. They bolt right up but they will not work as effectively as they do for the C32 they are designed for. I almost did this conversion too but backed out because of this dilema.

I will say it again it will be bolt-on straight up

Since the mounting position on the C32/W203 as trailing caliper you would have to reverse it on W202/W208/W210 as a leading caliper.
But it will work.

I however found out a way to install it correctly on W202/W208/W210 a.k.a not in the reversed way (like most people who had done this convertion).

check this thread out.


I am also aware of the one directional vented rotor part.
However, if you do this brake convertion it shouldn't be worse than C32.
Although to get the maximum brake is not achieved here with the rotor being one side (directionally vented) obviously Mercedes thought that this should be fine for street use.

But if you want to Autocross, or track the car you GOTTA pay the premium buy the best brake you could buy i.e MOV-IT, Brembo, StopTech, APRacing, WilWood, etc..


but for the money it is no brainer it cost 1/5 of brembo and 1/4 of Stoptech and MOV-IT, and 1/3 APRacing .. you get the idea.

But in short you get what you paid for.

But for the money it is worth it. (better than stock Non AMG car's brakes for sure)



Regardz,