XYZ Racing Hollow Front Brake Kit — Mercedes Benz CLK 350 W209 (2005-2009)

Carrying the M272 3.5-litre V6 over its front axle, the W209 CLK 350 leans on its nose-end braking harder than the coupe’s GT character might suggest. Close to 1,600 kilograms, a long wheelbase, and a powertrain that pulls cleanly through the top of its rev range all converge on those front discs when you carry speed into a corner and commit to braking.

This XYZ Racing front brake kit is the upgrade the CLK 350 W209 benefits from most: a pair of larger calipers and discs for the front axle, with three pad compounds that let the leading wheels match the engine’s output rather than work around it. You configure compound and caliper colour when you order from the options above.

What this brake kit does for your 2005-2009 Mercedes Benz CLK 350 W209

The two-piece floating disc lowers rotating and unsprung mass at each front corner, and the hollow-vane construction vents air through the rotor body to dissipate heat faster than conventional solid iron, giving the braking system genuine headroom when the V6 is working. With the W209’s nose-heavy deceleration bias, a pad that fades early pushes the brakeable-speed window away from the ideal line. The Sport and Racing grades hold their characteristics where a road pad begins to soften, while Street keeps everyday running quiet and low-dust.

Pedal feel tightens noticeably under threshold braking, which matters on a car with the CLK’s long nose and weight already committed forward. Discs are available drilled or slotted at the same price.

About the XYZ Racing Front Brake Kit

The kit centres on a two-piece floating disc with hollow-vane construction, reducing rotational inertia and thermal mass compared with a solid disc while maintaining the structural integrity a fast-road GT coupe demands under repeated hard stops. The caliper is hollow-body forged as standard, fed by braided lines for a firm pedal. Three pad compounds are available at order: Street, for quiet, low-dust road use; Sport, which lifts bite and resists fade during extended fast-road or occasional track use; and Racing, intended for sustained high-temperature circuit work.

Included caliper colours are Red, Yellow, Gold, Black and Anodized Black at no extra cost, with Custom Color matching any Pantone for 150 pounds. Premium polished-forged finishes cover Titanium, Polished Gold and Polished Silver, and the candy range adds Candy Teal, Candy Blue, Candy Red and Candy Orange. Centre bells can be two-tone in five anodized colours or titanium. The optional Hollow Racing caliper, rated to 1000C with no dust cover and a two-year warranty, is there for serious track duty. The kit addresses the front axle exclusively, targeting the primary braking load on any front-engined, rear-wheel-drive platform.

Fitment for the Mercedes Benz CLK 350 W209 (2005-2009)

This front kit is specified for the W209-generation CLK 350, covering the 2005-to-2009 model year span. The CLK 350 ran the M272 V6 throughout this period with no mid-cycle powertrain change, and hub and upright dimensions remained consistent across the run. Confirm your exact build date against the fitment data before ordering. Front axle only; rear components are not included.

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Configure a front pair above: select pad compound and caliper colour to suit how the CLK is used.