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Old 08-01-2015, 10:05 PM
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Tired of brake dust ?

I sprayed my AMG wheels with ArmourAll wheel protectant on July1 and after 1 month I have a slight granular film of dust which can only be seen up close . Before my wheels would be covered in black grime after just 2 or 3 days ! Amazing product !
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Hmmmm my be worth considering.

Brake dust is a constant annoyance. Makes me think about black wheels with only the spokes silver.

But if this keeps em clean then I'll keep the silver wheels.
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Despite the general negative performance of Armor All products, this is one I can actually stand behind. It's not the best out there, but for an OTC, it does the job surprisingly well. Prep is key though and be sure to avoid Chrome parts.

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solve dirty wheels frombrake pads

to fix brake dust problem is simple replace with akebono euro premium ceramic tech exelant very low dust have fitted to both my mercedes very good low wear on disc roters i live in australia retired brake specialist
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solve dirty wheels frombrake pads

to fix brake dust problem is simple replace with akebono euro premium ceramic tech exelant very low dust have fitted to both my mercedes very i now drive 2 w204 models good low wear on disc roters i live in australia retired brake specialist
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to fix brake dust problem is simple replace with akebono euro premium ceramic tech exelant very low dust have fitted to both my mercedes very i now drive 2 w204 models good low wear on disc roters i live in australia retired brake specialist
hi from queensland akebono in australia tell me not avaib. for my 2009 amg C63 sedan do you know if this is correct. i have used akebono pads on my prev. amg vehicles & great pads low dust no noise. any info for my C63 would b helpfull thanks
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hi from queensland akebono in australia tell me not avaib. for my 2009 amg C63 sedan do you know if this is correct. i have used akebono pads on my prev. amg vehicles & great pads low dust no noise. any info for my C63 would b helpfull thanks
Check the AMG section for that answer.

As far as wheel protection goes, by far the best product I've used is called Rejex. It's a polymer coating instead of a wax or polish and it does an outstanding job. Coupled with the akebono pads = great looking wheels all the time.
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Originally Posted by vipsa
Check the AMG section for that answer.

As far as wheel protection goes, by far the best product I've used is called Rejex. It's a polymer coating instead of a wax or polish and it does an outstanding job. Coupled with the akebono pads = great looking wheels all the time.
hi vipsa
not a lot of retired brake experts from australia on the w204 amg section
checked the net about rejex seems to b a good product
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Reduced visual brake dust great marketing ploy, but technically a load of HS!! Sounds to me like different colored compounding!!
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Just did a quick search and it seems that Akebono doesn't make a replacement pad for the prefacelift C63. Only found them for the fronts of 2013+.So likely a supply to Australia issue. Like I said, your best bet is probably going to the C63 forum section and see what others are running.
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I have akebono ceramics front and back on a 09C300. They do exist.
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I have akebono ceramics front and back on a 09C300. They do exist.
Reading comprehension must not be one of your strongest points

The australian gentleman has a c63
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Reading comprehension must not be one of your strongest points The australian gentleman has a c63
And you are dumb as ****. They do come for C63 as well. Obviously you didn't get the point. Says a lot about your skills.
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And you are dumb as ****. They do come for C63 as well. Obviously you didn't get the point. Says a lot about your skills.
part numbers thanks
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And you are dumb as ****. They do come for C63 as well. Obviously you didn't get the point. Says a lot about your skills.
Who took a dump in your cornflakes?

Here's their parts finder on their website. Unless you know something even they don't?

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Originally Posted by aussie e55
hi from queensland akebono in australia tell me not avaib. for my 2009 amg C63 sedan do you know if this is correct. i have used akebono pads on my prev. amg vehicles & great pads low dust no noise. any info for my C63 would b helpfull thanks
You will pay a fortune for them in Australia. You could try these people in the US. I bought mine for my C200 from them and , shipped I still saved $150 on an Australian quote.

https://www.rockauto.com/catalog/raframecatalog.php?ck[ID]=0&ck[idlist]=0&ck[viewcurrency]=USD&ck[PHP_SESSION_ID]=vqctcnll91t8nq61ij25c5g5m2

Good Luck.

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Just a shot in the dark, but worth running down as a potential option.... When I got my Brembo GT big brake kit for my C300, I was told (unverified) that I could get the same pads as OEM C63 AMG brakes (which are also made by Brembo). I had swapped out the pads for my Brembos with Akebono pads. Don't have the part number handy, but I'll take a look. So although Akebono doesn't list it specifically for C63 application, there might be an Akebono option that would work.

You can also try EBC Red Stuff as solid ceramic alternatives. Can also check Centric (makers of StockTech) Posi-quiet ceramic pads.

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thanks everyone for all your replies but i cannot find a listing for akebono pads for a 2009 AMG C69 so i will try porterfield pads as have they good reviews thanks again.

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