XYZ Racing Hollow Rear Brake Kit — Mercedes Benz CLK 230 W208 (1996-2003)

The W208 CLK 230 carries its supercharged M111 four-cylinder over the front axle and sends drive rearwards, which leaves the back end comparatively lightly loaded and the standard rear discs working at a fraction of their potential. On a long descent or a string of roundabouts the factory rear brakes give up bite long before the fronts do, and the pedal goes soft. This XYZ Racing Hollow Rear Brake Kit for the Mercedes Benz CLK 230 W208 puts a larger, vented two-piece floating disc and a fixed caliper behind the rear wheels to restore the front-to-rear balance these cars were never quite given.

This is a rear-axle upgrade aimed at owners who actually drive their CLK rather than garage it. It pairs naturally with a front big brake kit, but on its own it sharpens the part of the system the W208 most neglects.

What this brake kit does for your 1996-2003 Mercedes Benz CLK 230 W208

The biggest change you feel is a firmer, more consistent pedal under repeated braking. The vented two-piece floating disc sheds heat far better than the modest factory item, so the rear axle keeps contributing instead of fading away on the second or third hard stop. With three pad compounds to choose from, Street, Sport and Racing, you can match the rear bite to how the car is used, whether that is relaxed B-road touring or harder weekend pace. The fixed caliper clamps more evenly than the sliding original, which tightens up brake feel and helps the rear settle the chassis on turn-in rather than nodding under deceleration. The result is a CLK that stops shorter, stays composed, and rewards trail-braking instead of punishing it.

About the Hollow Rear Brake Kit

The kit is built around a two-piece floating disc that strips unsprung and rotating weight from the rear corners without giving up thermal mass where it matters, its friction ring riding on an alloy bell so it can grow with heat without warping. Lighter rotating mass at the wheel means the brakes accelerate and slow with less inertia, and the rear suspension has less to control over bumps. The disc runs inside a hollow-body forged multi-piston caliper, standard across the range, that holds the pad square to the rotor face for even wear and a progressive bite. Pad choice spans Street for everyday road use, Sport for harder fast-road driving and occasional track, and Racing for track and competition heat ranges. Painted calipers are finished in your choice of Red, Yellow, Gold, Black and Anodized Black at no extra cost, with a Custom Color in any Pantone for a small upcharge and premium polished-forged or candy finishes, so the kit reads as a considered upgrade behind the wheel rather than an afterthought.

Fitment for the Mercedes Benz CLK 230 W208 (1996-2003)

This kit is built specifically for the W208-chassis CLK 230 across the full 1996 to 2003 production run, covering both coupe and cabriolet bodies on that platform. It is a rear-position kit, so confirm your existing rear hub and disc setup matches the W208 spec before ordering. Caliper colour, disc style and pad compound are selected when you order.

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Choose your pad compound, disc style and caliper colour, confirm the W208 fitment, and build your CLK 230 rear brake kit from the options above.