{"product_id":"mercedes-benz-amg-a45s-a45-w176-carbon-ceramic-brake-kits","title":"2013-2018 Mercedes-AMG A45 (W176) Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"sfx\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"box red\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003e2013-2018 Mercedes-AMG A45 (W176) Carbon Ceramic Brake Kit — OEM-Size Replacement\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe W176 Mercedes-AMG A45 is a heavy-braking 4MATIC hot hatch, and repeated mountain or track use can push the OEM 350mm front and 330mm rear iron rotors into heat checking, dust, and pedal fade. This StopFlex OEM-size carbon-ceramic kit keeps the factory brake geometry while replacing the rotors, pads, hats, and floating hardware with a lower-dust, lower-unsprung-mass package built around the A45 rotor references. It is for the listed 2013-2018 A45 W176 brake setup only, so rotor size and trim confirmation matter before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"check\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBuilt around the A45 W176 OEM-size rotor references: 350mm front and 330mm rear, not a big-brake conversion that changes caliper placement.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon-ceramic friction rings reduce rotating unsprung mass versus comparable iron discs, which matters on the front-heavy 4MATIC A45 during turn-in and curb strikes.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe kit includes matched pads, aluminum hats, and floating hardware so the 350mm front and 330mm rear carbon-ceramic rotors can expand under track heat without being rigidly locked to the hat.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box red\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFitment Hard Lines\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"accent\"\u003eField\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMercedes-AMG A45 (W176)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eModel years\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2013-2018\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFront rotor reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA45: 350mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRear rotor reference\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eA45: 330mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOEM-size carbon ceramic replacement\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMinimum wheel size\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e18\" (for the 350 mm rotor)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"sf-emph\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor OEM replacement orders, StopFlex builds around the factory rotor specification shown for this vehicle. Front floating-caliper setups require manual review before production. If the car uses aftermarket calipers such as Brembo, AP Racing, Alcon, or Wilwood, the order can still be built, but the exact caliper model, pad shape, and rotor dimensions must be confirmed before production.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis setup uses a 350 mm rotor, so the minimum wheel size is 18\". Wheels under 18\" will not clear the caliper and rotor, and spoke profile and offset affect clearance too — confirm your exact wheels before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eWhy StopFlex CCB\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid g3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLower Unsprung Mass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStopFlex carbon-ceramic rotors are engineered to reduce rotor mass versus comparable iron discs, helping the suspension react cleaner and the steering feel more precise.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHigh-Temperature Stability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe carbon-silicon-carbide matrix is built for stable braking behavior at temperatures that can push iron rotors into heavy fade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRust-Free Rotor Surface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon ceramic does not form orange flash rust after rain, washing, or storage, keeping the visible rotor face cleaner behind open wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLong Street-Service Potential\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn normal road use with matched pads and proper bedding, StopFlex CCB rotors are designed for far longer service life than typical iron replacement rotors.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLow Visible Dust\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen paired with matched StopFlex pads, the system produces very low visible brake dust compared with conventional iron rotor and pad combinations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003ePremium Ceramic-Glaze Appearance\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStopFlex's proprietary coating creates a bright, high-end ceramic-glaze finish with subtle glaze texture and a more premium visual character behind open wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStreet-Usable Cold Bite\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStreet Spec and Track-Day Spec rotors are designed for normal first-stop road use, including cold-weather operation. Motorsport Spec is the competition-focused exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eContinuous Fiber Reinforcement\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong-fiber carbon ceramic construction improves structural strength and thermal durability versus chopped-fiber approaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustom Rotor Hat Color\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery StopFlex OEM replacement order can be built with a custom rotor hat color, giving the carbon ceramic rotor package a cleaner match with the wheel, body color, and overall build style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eHeat Management Note\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCarbon ceramic rotors tolerate extreme surface temperature, but they do not remove every heat-management requirement. During repeated hard stops, heat can still soak into pads, fluid, seals, calipers, wheels, and nearby components. For long track sessions, mountain descents, or sustained aggressive driving, brake cooling and high-temperature fluid are still recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eStreet \/ Track-Day \/ Motorsport Rotor Options\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"grid g3\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/8933\/5811\/files\/StopFlex_Street_CCB_Rotor.jpg?v=1773907551\" alt=\"StopFlex Street Spec carbon ceramic brake rotor\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eStreet Spec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic coating, cross-drilled face, and large cooling channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for daily driving and premium street builds that need clean cold bite, low dust, corrosion-free appearance, and long service life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/8933\/5811\/files\/StopFlex_Trackday_CCB_Rotor.jpg?v=1773907551\" alt=\"StopFlex Track-Day Spec carbon ceramic brake rotor\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eTrack-Day Spec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCeramic coating, blank face, and honeycomb cooling channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for fast-road and track-day use where repeated braking stability matters more than maximum visual drilling style.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"card\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/8933\/5811\/files\/StopFlex_Racing_CCB_Rotor.jpg?v=1773907551\" alt=\"StopFlex Motorsport Spec carbon ceramic brake rotor\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eMotorsport Spec\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUncoated blank face with honeycomb cooling channels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBest for race-focused builds that run competition pads, high-temperature fluid, cooling strategy, and a proper warm-up window. Not the default street choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003ePackage Scope\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"scroll\"\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"accent\"\u003eItem\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDetails\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCCB rotors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-car set by default\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCCB brake pads\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMatched for StopFlex carbon ceramic rotors\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e7075 aluminum floating rotor hats\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eVehicle-specific fitment\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStainless floating hardware\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFull-car hardware set\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRotor hat color\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCustom rotor hat colors are available for every OEM replacement order.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrder scope\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDefault listing is full-car set. Front-only or rear-only orders can be arranged after confirmation.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"box\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq\"\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill this fit every 2013-2018 Mercedes-AMG A45 W176?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eNo. This page is limited to W176 A45 cars that use the listed OEM-size brake references: 350mm front rotors and 330mm rear rotors. Confirm your VIN, existing rotor diameters, and caliper package before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need different calipers or brake lines?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an OEM-size replacement kit, so it is designed around the factory A45 caliper locations for the 350mm front and 330mm rear setup. It is not a larger-diameter big-brake kit and should not require caliper relocation when the car matches the listed brake configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill the electronic parking brake and auto-hold still work?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit replaces the rear rotor, pad, hat, and floating hardware while retaining the vehicle’s factory rear brake architecture. If your W176 A45 is equipped with the factory electronic parking brake, confirm the rear hardware configuration during order review so EPB function is preserved.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhy choose carbon-ceramic instead of another iron rotor set for the A45?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"a\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eIron replacement discs are lower cost, but the A45’s 350mm front brakes see high thermal load during repeated hard stops. Carbon-ceramic rotors offer better heat stability, much lower brake dust, corrosion resistance, and reduced rotating mass for owners who drive hard or want cleaner open-spoke wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\u003csection class=\"cta\" id=\"contact_form_page\"\u003e\u003ch2\u003eNeed Fitment Confirmation?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSend the exact vehicle details, current rotor sizes, and caliper type before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"cta-row\"\u003e\n\u003ca class=\"btn\" href=\"\/pages\/carbon-ceramic-brakes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"\u003eCarbon Ceramic Brakes: Buying \u0026amp; Fitment Guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca class=\"btn ghost\" href=\"#contact_form_page\"\u003eConfirm Fitment\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"StopFlex","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47895413752067,"sku":"100133","price":3000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0761\/8933\/5811\/files\/Mercedes-Benz-AMG-A45-W176-CCB-Brake_44b7f34b-7c3a-45e7-a685-19b99728bf77.jpg?v=1776240898","url":"https:\/\/stopflex-ccb.com\/products\/mercedes-benz-amg-a45s-a45-w176-carbon-ceramic-brake-kits","provider":"StopFlex","version":"1.0","type":"link"}