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Centric 141.35538 Disc Brake Caliper - Rear Left
Overview of Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Caliper 141.35538
The Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Caliper 141.35538 is engineered for reliable braking performance on select Mercedes-Benz models. Designed as a fixed caliper with dual pistons, it offers consistent stopping power and durability for vehicles such as the C230, E320, and SLK350.
- Fixed type disc brake caliper with two steel pistons
- Constructed from cast iron for strength and heat resistance
- Includes bleeder screw and abutment clips for installation
- Compatible with Mercedes-Benz models including C230, C240, C280, C320, C350, CLK320, CLK350, CLK430, E300, E320, E420, E430, SLK280, SLK300, and SLK350
- Inlet thread size M10x1.0 with bubble type fitting
- Bleeder screw thread size M8x1.25 included
- Mounting hole diameter approximately 10 mm
Details on Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers
The Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers line is designed to provide a balance between ease of installation and reliable braking performance. This semi-loaded caliper comes with essential components such as bleeder screws and abutment clips, though mounting hardware and brake pads are not included. The caliper casting is made from durable cast iron, ensuring resistance to wear and heat during braking. The fixed caliper design with two steel pistons, each measuring 36 mm in diameter, delivers consistent clamping force for effective brake pad engagement. The gray finish offers corrosion resistance and a clean appearance under the wheel.
Product Application and Problem Solving
- Replacement for worn or damaged disc brake calipers on compatible Mercedes-Benz models
- Addresses issues of uneven brake pad wear due to piston malfunction
- Resolves brake fluid leakage by providing a new bleeder screw and sealed piston assembly
- Improves braking response and pedal feel by restoring proper caliper function
- Suitable for vehicles experiencing sticking or seized calipers
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure compatibility with your specific Mercedes-Benz model and year before installation
- Use proper torque specifications for mounting bolts and bleeder screws
- Bleed the brake system thoroughly after installation to remove air
- Replace brake pads separately as they are not included with this caliper
- Inspect mounting brackets and hardware for wear; these are not included with the caliper
Quality Assurance and Warranty
Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers are manufactured to meet or exceed OEM standards for fit and function. The cast iron construction and steel pistons ensure durability under normal operating conditions. This part number 141.35538 includes a bleeder screw and abutment clips to facilitate proper installation. Warranty coverage details should be confirmed with the distributor or installer, as they may vary.
| Brand | Centric |
|---|---|
| Part Number | 141.35538 |
| Position | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers, Rear Left |
| Abutment Clips Included | Yes |
| Axle Leading/Trailing [cntrc] | Trailing |
| Bleeder Install Thread Count [cntrc] in | 3.5 |
| Bleeder Screw Included | Yes |
| Bleeder Screw Included [cntrc] | Yes |
| Bleeder Screw Thread Diameter | 8.000 |
| Bleeder Screw Thread Diameter | 8x1.25 |
| Bleeder Screw Thread Size | M8-1.25 |
| Bore Size(s) millimeters | 36 |
| Bracket # [cntrc] | na |
| Bracket Included | No |
| Bracket Mounting Bolts Include | No |
| Bracket Required (Y/N) | No |
| Bracket Required [cntrc] | No |
| Caliper & Pad Hardware Include | Yes |
| Caliper Boot & Seal Kit# [cntrc] | 143.35027 |
| Caliper Casting Material | Cast Iron |
| Caliper Color | Gray |
| Caliper Manufacturer [cntrc] | ATE |
| Caliper Type | Fixed |
| Car Position [cntrc] | Left Rear |
| Casting Material | Cast Iron |
| Casting Number | 17; 19; 36/290; ATE19; |
| Color | Gray |
| Finish | Rust Preventative |
| Finish [cntrc] | Rust Preventative |
| Friction Materials Standards Institute Pad Number | 10x.08760 |
| Hardware Kit# [cntrc] | 117.35079 |
| Inlet Fitting Type | Bubble |
| Inlet Thread Diameter | 10.000 |
| Inlet Thread Diameter | M10x1.0 |
| Inlet Thread Size | M10-1.00 |
| Mounting Bracket Included | No |
| Mounting Hardware Included | No |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 0.394 |
| Mounting Hole Diameter | 10.00 |
| New or Ramanufactured [cntrc] | Remanufactured |
| New or Remanufactured | Remanufactured |
| Pad Wear Sensor Included | No |
| Pads Included | No |
| Pads Included | No |
| Piston Diameter | 1.417 |
| Piston Diameter | 36.000 |
| Piston Material | Steel |
| Piston Quantity | 2 |
| Prod Notes [cntrc] | This caliper comes two ways, with lugs and w/o lugs / casting 36/290 w/ counter weight & casting 47 w/o counterweight (per Marc Beckman) |
| Published Bore Size [cntrc] | 36 |
| Root Core# [cntrc] | 35538 |
| Rust Preventative Coating | Yes |
| Rust Preventative Coating [cntrc] | Yes |
This part fits 68 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Body Type | Drive Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK300 | Rear Left | Sport Pkg; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2011 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK350 | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK300 | Rear Left | Sport Pkg; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2010 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK350 | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK350 | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK300 | Rear Left | Sport Pkg; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2009 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK350 | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK350 | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK280 | Rear Left | Sport Pkg; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2008 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK350 | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | C230 | Rear Left | Front caliper with 2 piston configuration; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | C280 | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | Sport | Rear Left | 2 Piston Front Caliper; exc AMG Perf Brakes; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | ||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | Luxury | Rear Left | 1 Piston Front Caliper; exc AMG Perf Brakes; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | ||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | Elegance | Rear Left | 1 Piston Front Caliper; exc AMG Perf Brakes; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | ||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | 4Matic | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | ||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK350 | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK280 | Rear Left | Sport Pkg; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2007 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK350 | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | C230 | Rear Left | Front caliper with 2 piston configuration; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | C280 | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | Sport | Rear Left | 2 Piston Front Caliper; exc AMG Perf Brakes; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | ||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | Luxury | Rear Left | 1 Piston Front Caliper; exc AMG Perf Brakes; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | ||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | Elegance | Rear Left | 1 Piston Front Caliper; exc AMG Perf Brakes; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | ||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | C350 | 4Matic | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | ||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK350 | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK280 | Rear Left | Fr 3/06; Sport Pkg; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2006 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK350 | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2005 | Mercedes-Benz | C230 | Sedan | Rear Left | 2 Piston Front Caliper; Sport Pkg; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | ||
| 2005 | Mercedes-Benz | C240 | Wagon | RWD | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |
| 2005 | Mercedes-Benz | C240 | AWD | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | ||
| 2005 | Mercedes-Benz | C320 | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2005 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK320 | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2005 | Mercedes-Benz | SLK350 | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2004 | Mercedes-Benz | C230 | Sedan | Rear Left | 4 Piston Front Caliper; Sport Pkg; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | ||
| 2004 | Mercedes-Benz | C240 | Wagon | RWD | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |
| 2004 | Mercedes-Benz | C240 | AWD | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | ||
| 2004 | Mercedes-Benz | C320 | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2004 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK320 | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2003 | Mercedes-Benz | C230 | Rear Left | Sport Pkg; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2003 | Mercedes-Benz | C240 | Wagon | RWD | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |
| 2003 | Mercedes-Benz | C240 | AWD | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | ||
| 2003 | Mercedes-Benz | C320 | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2003 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK320 | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2003 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK430 | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2002 | Mercedes-Benz | C320 | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2002 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK320 | Rear Left | 1 Pad Pin Rear Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2002 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK430 | Rear Left | 1 Pin Pad Rear Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2002 | Mercedes-Benz | E320 | Sedan | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | ||
| 2002 | Mercedes-Benz | E430 | Base | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | ||
| 2001 | Mercedes-Benz | C320 | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2001 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK320 | Rear Left | 1 Pad Pin Rear Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2001 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK430 | Rear Left | 1 Pin Pad Rear Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2001 | Mercedes-Benz | E320 | Sedan | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | ||
| 2001 | Mercedes-Benz | E430 | Base | Rear Left | Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | ||
| 2000 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK320 | Rear Left | 1 Pad Pin Rear Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2000 | Mercedes-Benz | CLK430 | Rear Left | 1 Pin Pad Rear Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 2000 | Mercedes-Benz | E320 | Sedan | Rear Left | 1 Pin Pad Rear Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | ||
| 2000 | Mercedes-Benz | E430 | Base | Rear Left | 1 Pin Pad Rear Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | ||
| 1999 | Mercedes-Benz | E300 | Rear Left | 1 Pad Pin Rear Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 1999 | Mercedes-Benz | E320 | Sedan | Rear Left | 1 Pin Pad Rear Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | ||
| 1999 | Mercedes-Benz | E430 | Rear Left | 1 Pin Pad Rear Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 1998 | Mercedes-Benz | E300 | Rear Left | 1 Pad Pin Rear Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 1998 | Mercedes-Benz | E320 | Sedan | Rear Left | 1 Pin Pad Rear Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | ||
| 1998 | Mercedes-Benz | E430 | Rear Left | 1 Pin Pad Rear Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 1997 | Mercedes-Benz | E320 | Rear Left | 1 Pin Pad Rear Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 1997 | Mercedes-Benz | E420 | Rear Left | 1 Pin Pad Rear Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers | |||
| 1996 | Mercedes-Benz | E320 | Rear Left | 1 Pin Pad Rear Caliper; Centric Premium Semi-Loaded Disc Brake Calipers |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:
Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.