I Installed Massive AMG Brakes On My Non-AMG Mercedes & It Was So Easy! Factory Big Brake Swap!

I installed massive E55 AMG Brembo brakes on my 2005 E320 CDI and so can you. These brakes fit any 211 E Class and possibly many more Mercedes models. This was a super easy swap and the installation went perfectly.
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[@LegitStreetCars]

Should I remove all the badges or leave the E320 CDI out back?

[@rickdoggent3829]

Remove 😁 tht stealth look

[@V12Buickguy]

Get the turbodiesel badge to replace the cdi badge

[@MyJarrus]

leave the badge

[@yamafanboy]

The rule of thumb is as long as your car has large AMG performance brake discs and calipers fitted you must remove the series badge and replace it with an AMG badge. Also since your car is black you have to abide by addendum (a) which states that all chrome badges have to be resprayed with the black chrome clear coat from plasti-dip or a competing brand.

[@nirfz]

why not get yourself a 200 CDI or 220 CDI badge from Europe (don't think they ever sold these 4 cyl cars in the US) the original 200 CDI hat 116 hp. Much more fun to have a car faster than people expect than one slower than people expect.

[@clausiusuf]

Leave the Badge so people know what they got dusted by.

[@V12Buickguy]

The bolts with the built in washer are called flange head.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks! I was asking some mechanics at my shop. They all looked at me saying "who cares?" They didn't know either, haha

[@anonymously6279]

Damn! Beat me to it!!

[@martinlang9615]

I was guessing flange bolt, thanks for the heads up.

[@robertadamson7196]

On aircraft if the washers are floating but do not come off the bolt we used to call them captive washers. If they were integral to the bolt they were called flange head or machined washer bolts.

[@Nobody-lf4km]

This build is one of the bestest out here and very helpful!

[@jonathanl2748]

Holy frickin cow. Unreal. Love this channel so much!

[@DeltaDubai03]

As usual, very good video. Informative, nicely produced and put together. Well done! And I am already looking forward to seeing the next episode.

[@twilson4159]

Nice job! You made the brake conversion look easy.

[@AJGreen-cn8kk]

Look forward to this all week. Great way to start my Saturday.

[@zachdailyfost4433]

Work looks amazing man! Currently a base benz tech myself, so seeing mods done on E class diesels is awesome and a good watch! I just did a brake upgrade like this for my SC300 with LS400 calipers

[@DeusVolo]

These BIG brakes just make me happy and feeling really satisfied seeing them in what now appears to be small wheel wells!

[@madmagyver9981]

Nice 👍🏼 I just picked up an 05 320 cdi. The ds708 is first on the list but now you got the wheels turning.

[@mraccord92]

Zimmerman rotors + Akebono pads...Nice! The only ones I use.

[@johnday4368]

I agree with you on the Akebono brake pads. I put them on my ML55 about 10 years ago, and they are still good to go!

[@Aslan-tubenl]

Akebono brake pads? He needs Brembo Racing or Ferodo DS31.2 brake pads, all the rest is junk.

[@patrickr8890]

Hey Alex, good choice. I also get parts for my AMG from FCP Euro. Those guys rock!

[@or6144]

Besides the content your music selection never fails to pleasantly surprise me. Great going Boss!

[@ezzghanem]

Hi Alex, awesome video. For the washer, I think the Benz service manual refers to it as a "self-locking" washer.

[@davidjohnson1778]

Can you show us how to do a rear camber adjustment after replacing rear suspension components?

[@jk-mm5to]

Final Lap - Moondragon - Great song for doing brakes!

[@63Fern]

Great work!

[@jimmyk2185]

Hi Alex, great job on the videos, excellent content. how about some more content on the SBC system theses cars have? I guess bleeding them is not so simple and a scanner is required. Congrats on the C63 you got a great deal.

[@watson0341]

Alex! Love your channel, could I suggest an idea? I would probably fit a block of wood between Rotor and Ball joint arm, when doing the pressing out of the ball joint, I noticed a fair amount of torque and force being exerted on the steering rod etc Food for thought as they say. Cheers. 👍

[@gilsonrogeriolimaoliveira2807]

Did an SBC yesterday, fun job.

[@Berti_00]

Enjoyed it bro. Always love your videos and your super detailed work. Thumbs double up. So glad I found your channel and got me a cdi too hahah

[@LegitStreetCars]

Thanks brother!

[@canabox7112]

Those callipers are huge!

[@encinobalboa]

Very cool. I'm doing E55 AMG brake swap on my W210 E430 base model. Waiting for my current set of pads and rotors to wear out. Maybe I won't wait, lol.

[@MJ-MJ-19]

I drilled mine on my c270cdi '02 and I did use s600 twin turbo brembo caliper with c32 rotors👌

[@lukegilbert7985]

Leave the badges on Alex, it's more evident of a CDI with loads of high quality work done than an e55 with a dirty exhaust!

[@mobilemessagemedia]

Hey Alex, Love your content, please keep them coming. The answer to the question, "What kind of bolts are these with the built-in washers?". They're called "Flange Bolts".

[@faridbsaiso2178]

Great work and professional explanations, well done and keep going with those videos. I would ask if I would do the same for my 2012 C350 to upgrade to AMG Brembo calipers so from where I can get it?

[@Chevy3o3]

Great video, keep the cdi badge, maybe add the 555tag cdi 555

[@Incountry]

You’re right about aesthetics, the stock front calipers are extremely good and more than capable of superior stopping power, the E46 M3 uses single piston front calipers with huge drilled discs and that has excellent stopping power whereas a E60 530d use a 4 piston caliper as standard just like the W211 does...

[@roderickmchardy3650]

great vid

[@francisconunes173]

Great video! Could you tell the measures of the calipers? Mainly the longest, like length? Thanks and keep up the good work!

[@hailspeed3152]

Roll Tide Alex - love the shirt. Awesome gift from your C55 purchaser!

[@stephenrobertdougherty802]

Good job all brake discs & brake shoes 👍😜

[@qkruss]

Hey Alex, been watching your channel for a while now and really enjoying your content! Keep it up. Slightly off topic, I see you owned a c55, I'm currently looking at a 2003 C32 amg, any advise on these? Reliable?

[@sunsaver]

Alex, thanks for this video, answered a lot of questions i had. Except one, what size wheel can you use, will the 18" 5 spoke AMG wheel work with these brakes?

[@stevegee218]

I have a friend who who did a Weistec supercharger swap and other engine upgrades on his CLS AMG. He found an O from a Ford Fusion and is now marked OMG.

[@LegitStreetCars]

Hahaha

[@wingatemose1182]

I see that you are a Alabama Football 🏈 Fan. So glad to know you've heard of the state. lol ! Peace from Alabama ,Alex and thanks for all the informative vids. You do one Hell of great job explaining all your automotive projects. We all appreciate all the work that you put into all you share with us. So ,Thanks So Much.

[@thomasrossi31]

Another great video! May I ask what heater your are using in the garage? I just built a 22’x25’ garage. Planning on installing a double car bendpak lift. I’ll need a heater before next winter. Looks like you have a gas heater...

[@vdgggame]

I have done the same thing on my old 320 cdi.but to get them to work u need star..

[@MBDieselFreak]

I use a 1/2 air impact with my ball joint press kit. I like to live on the edge.

[@LegitStreetCars]

You crazy

[@renerenteria1]

thats great dont stop

[@basithph8958]

AMG for the win!

[@tyvngo]

Hi LSC I have been wanting to put these brakes on my 2004 Acura NSX. I don’t know what all I need to do to make it work but I’ve always loved these brakes on my E55 and think they would look incredible on my NSX. I can probably get brackets made but heard I need to do calculations on if there will be enough fluid for the bigger calipers etc. Figured I would ask and see if you could give any insight. Thanks and love the videos!

[@johnnywood8082]

SAFETY GLASSES ALEX!! ok then later I see you wearing them👍🏻

[@anythingbenz4005]

Yaaas keep making more videos! More more more!

[@matthewhector641]

My fav KZbinr

[@edwardgrabinsky6369]

I read some coments saying the rear rotors are installed on the wrong sides. You do not install rotors based on the drill pattern but rather the fins on the inside of the rotor. If the fins are angled they face the rear regardless or drill pattern. If the cooling veins are straight you do whatever you find aesthetically pleasing.

[@alexhanson6299]

Hey Alex have u done a video or thinking of doing a video of buying tools from the tool trucks?

[@usmceric1]

Planning on doing this, but with the W212 chassis, E63 brakes on an E550.

[@clagueb3686]

Got a letter (Sept 2018) Mercedes-Benz Extended Warranty Coverage Addendum SBC/ Electronic Brake system. This extends the warranty of the SBC unit to 25 years and unlimited miles for E-class years 2003-06, CLS MY2006, SL MY2003-12, Maybach MY, SLR MY2005-09. My 2006 E320 SBC quit 02/2016 just after the original 10 year warranty ran out. Just got a check from Mercedes for the total cost of the repair ($1694.20) that I did not have done by Mercedes. It was the first repair I had done not by Mercedes because in my last visit to Mercedes black death was discovered and they recommended I go elsewhere.

[@DouglasHopkins]

What is black death?

[@BSherrod]

Roll Tide, man. Love your channels.

[@ja.935g67]

Is that ball joint kit from Advanced Auto? 🤔😏 I played dangerously I used my Milwaukee battery impact

[@V12Buickguy]

I used E55 front calipers on the front of my v12 swapped buick regal. Huge difference in braking power.

[@LegitStreetCars]

That's so cool! Love your car. Hey could you email me? Had a question about your car. [e-mail]

[@V12Buickguy]

@@LegitStreetCars Email sent

[@serogkaperehinets1880]

Perfect brake system, wait a new video

[@samvjr07]

Hi and thanks for the video legitstreetcars my question is did you find out about the Bracket for the for 4matic 5.0L w220. If so please let me know. I would love to get it done on my car too.

[@aaazzz8920]

i found a new project idea for you after cdi can you get e55 amg performance from e500 ?

[@mohamedfiraz7041]

Great job bro Can I use the disk and caliper on Benz 190E model? How many pistons on caliper?

[@maxp4417]

The industry term for that fastener is Hex Head Cap Screw (HHCS)

[@alexander70356]

Alex, thought about putting those e55 brakes onto the c55? Would love to try and put those on my c32 amg

[@josepheirman4987]

16:10 its Called a flange bolt. as you described its a bolt that has a washer built in. there are also flange nuts.

[@OO1Top]

i found e55 amg parting out near my area as well. you reckon this set would fit 2010 W207? thank you

[@patrickbrown3693]

I may have found the man whom can save me from myself on this project! I installed the very same calipers in this video onto an SRT8 Cherokee, after doing everything i can possibly think of, cannot get them to hold pressure, and function properly. I am atthe point of considering, larger master, double diaphragm booster, changing line sizes, before doing so...i hope you may offer some insight? Secondly, and more importantly....your content is outstanding, thanks in advanve.

[@NotFarmerFlats]

The brake system (SBC) on this vehicle is electric over hydraulic (Electro-hydrauling), so there is no master cylinder forcing fluid to the calipers. Instead there is a hydraulic pump, pressure reservoir, and valve body to control how much brake pressure is applied to each caliper individually.

[@ja.935g67]

16:02 Those are hex head flange bolts Alex! Or 12 point head flange bolts

[@scottrlynch]

Another great video Alex. The CDI is becoming a mega-Benz. Imagine MB copying your transformed car and coming out in 2020 with an E55 CDI 4Matic AMG diesel powered, fuel efficient, fast and practical for the Northern US and Canadian winters.

[@bonofrancou2]

In Europe we got the C30 CDI AMG (W203) with a 3.0 5 cilinder and 230hp. It began its life has a C270 CDI 2.7 enlarged to a 3.0

[@DouglasHopkins]

Scott Lynch How about what diesel is basically intended for -- so an AMG that is slow and super economical?

[@dhomg5875]

great channel

[@Attila_Beke]

First, this is a good video to many cdi owners. Second, i have a face lift cdi T model rwd but it made with V6 engine and without SBC box. This upgrade will be working also? Thank you your anwser. Greetings from Hungary/ Europe.

[@ptzish]

I say leave the CDI badging for sure. This does look like a factory upgrade, and it should have been. It sure would look good if you painted those rotor hubs satin black. They're going to be rusty and crappy looking in no time. Thanks for another great video!

[@Jon.O]

Love your videos and I don’t even own a Mercedes!! 👍

[@kswervo808]

I love this mans laugh ts makes me want to laugh also 😂😂

[@09NXN06]

Nice!

[@samvjr07]

Wow!! The big break upgrade amg conversion is Awesome I have a question I have a 2006 S500 4matic can I do this same upgrade to mine front and rear break. And do I need to get also e55 Spindle. please help me.

[@rosendo363]

Alex please Provide me with the part number of the brake calipers.( Left and right). E55. Thank for the videos. Thank you

[@loc5532]

Alex, What about the master cylinder or brake booster? Do you need to have a bigger one? I think the CDI designed to work with the smaller brakes and AMG is like twice bigger...

[@quantum5802]

Crispy💪🏾

[@Rs500ybd]

i take the remover of the ball joints has not purchased a splitter . lol splayed thread . good vids bro.

[@Templar50401]

Frame bolt is acceptable too but flange bolt is correct.

[@jnasyounes8069]

Love your videos man, and leave the badge! Also I have a question regarding your E55. Has the emission gone up from all the modding you've done?

[@LegitStreetCars]

Yes. It has no CATS

[@jnasyounes8069]

​@@LegitStreetCars Thanks for your reply. Is it only not having cats or do any of the upgrades you've done also increase emission? Such as: Belt wrap kit, 76mm pulley, 85mm throttle body, 3" alu intake kit, midlength performance headers. Thank you so much for all your videos, it's honestly the best resource I can go to when it comes to learning more about my E55.

[@madel742]

For the AMG brake conversion, do you need to change the brake master cylinder or just the calipers?

[@frankalonso384]

I was thinking about doing the same swap on my 05 e320 cdi and I was wondering if the factory cdi wheels will fit

[@basithph8958]

Can’t wait to see the Diesel Mercedes on the track!

[@jibmaster]

Flange bolt I think too. Alex, excellent video dude. Brakes are really quite simple and I am always horrified when I hear people spending close to a $1000K for a "complete brake job". WTF?! I've always heated the bore of the ball joint (like for 30-45sec's) before install. Is this not advised? I didn't see you used any heat in the vid. I've been going back and forth about de-badging on my CDI too. My thought is it is already a sleeper being a Mercedes sedan! I have had guys come up who see the CDI badge and then comment on the rarity of the model. You can always reinstall them if and when you sell it? (right!)

[@cesarbojorquez7418]

Alex, you just used your impact gun to tighten all the bolts and nuts, do you torq to specs at the end? Is there a risk by only using impact guns?

[@daniellorenzo2785]

I hope in the near future you could work on a 96 impala or on a S500 1995 till 1997 :) Love you channel

[@gabrielcalin4238]

Hello Alex! You can’t cange the differential because it will not mach with the gearbox( is not the same rapport)

[@keytothegate68]

This is crazy. E class brakes are really good if they are in good condition. This will add weight and of course it may cost more than the old car itself

[@donihagan6312]

Will this upgrade work on a '00 CL500? I've got access to AMG calipers from an '04 CL600. Thanks in advance for your input!!

[@keredfinn2799]

super nice video.... but dude... I'am about 85 kilo and to get the carrier bolts loose on an e-class i 'am swinging out of a breaker bar... can't be that they just pop loose for ye... can it? Em Flange Bolt ( but you knew that already).. we cut the shoulders of the ball joint off (carefully) with a cutting disk so you have more meat to push against. You can use a normal hydraulic press then. A must for sprinters.

[@canadiankrispybacon1450]

Can’t find too much on this. I want to do a brake upgrade on my 2011 e350 but would like to swap out to the e550?? Is it just a matter of replacing the callipers? and rotors? The AMG thing looks cool and I am sure would make a big difference...but I really just want to go to a bit bigger/stronger rotor as the e350 wraps easy and just seems a little soft.

[@derekbaqueiro5021]

I have a E320 and I dream to tune the Mercedes as you.

[@GimpyMR2]

Yay, someone who cleans off the face of the hub before putting a new rotor on :)

[@zabekhurram]

Alex do you know if I can get the caliper link or bridge pipe from mercedes or do I have to buy a new caliper? Mine has started to leak from the metal link pipe that goes from one side of the caliper to the other. Btw it's the 8 piston caliper like yours at the front.

[@robevans916]

Was there any thought about master cylinder size and brake proportioning difference with different size pistons now in the calipers?

[@Rossm812]

Wonder if there is something similar for the W212 Chassis....

[@nielsjensen1997]

Is the master cylinder size identical on the CDI and the AMG ?

[@natethedrummer91]

Do you need STAR Diagnostics to replace calipers? Were you able to bleed them without STAR and had no problems with SBC pump?

[@Belal492]

Great job thank you. I want to install it on a Series 4 matic E500. What should I replace it with?

[@flywoods6770]

Do you have to replace all that stuff you replaced in order to do the brake swap?

[@greddy3949]

Will this swap work on a C55?