1999 Mercedes Benz ML430 caliper inquirie

1999 MERCEDES BENZ ML430
275 MILES • 4.3L • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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VANISHPENGUIN
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Hi 2carpros.

I saw your video about replacing rotors and pads on a w163 Mercedes ML.
Did that ML come with four piston calipers at the front? As a newbie i cannot tell. I believe my ML430 only comes with 2 pistons, so i would like to upgrade for better brake bite. The car still has the OEM 17" rims so i assume the four pistons would fit in
Aug 16, 2015 at 11:12 PM
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WRENCHTECH
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No, don't assume that. You car was engineered for a specific braking system and you can't simply put different calipers on it. You have to remain with the components it came with.
Aug 17, 2015 at 2:13 AM
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