FS: P31 or Need New BRAKE PADS

DD GT3 RD · 04-20-2012, 10:34 PM

originally the brakes squealed a bit and I was ok with it. But they are just louder and louder. Even when I clean them off with high speed braking the sound comes back.

So I need to find some brake pads that wont squeal or I am selling the car. Already checked out some cars to day and one dealer offered me 54k without seeing the car.

So help me out or if anyone is interested in buying a 2011 C63 with P31 for more than 54k make me an offer

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_AMG_ · 04-21-2012, 12:18 AM

Endless makes pads for the C63 but dont know how they are on noise, might wanna give ACGSD a call to check with them.

Whats the next ride Sammy?

Mort · 04-21-2012, 11:05 AM

You may want to check out the Porterfield pads. I think merc63 has them for a reference.

You can get them here:http://www.formymercedes.com/mb.asp Call Jerry and he will answer your questions.

lunarx · 04-21-2012, 12:10 PM

Are your factory OEM pads squeeking?
How many miles on them?
Are the rotors glazed?

Mikegpr03 · 04-21-2012, 01:15 PM

+1 on the Porterfield pads. They are great and at least a 50% less dust on the wheels. I love them

DD GT3 RD · 04-21-2012, 02:08 PM

thanks for all the info guys. Appreciate it

Quote:

Originally Posted by lunarx

Are your factory OEM pads squeeking?
How many miles on them?
Are the rotors glazed?

OEM pads.
14k miles
no, not glazed.
its normal, car is p31 too. You only hear it when windows are open.

blackc230benzo · 04-21-2012, 02:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DD GT3 RD

thanks for all the info guys. Appreciate it

OEM pads.
14k miles
no, not glazed.
its normal, car is p31 too. You only hear it when windows are open.

Yes my P31 was doing the same, however it was quite loud. I was within the 2 year wear and tear warranty and had fronts replaced. My rears continued to squeal, and are scheduled to be replaced in the next couple weeks.

Jons95c36amg · 04-21-2012, 09:35 PM

Mine squeals too.

Merc63 · 04-22-2012, 12:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mort

You may want to check out the Porterfield pads. I think merc63 has them for a reference.

You can get them here:http://www.formymercedes.com/mb.asp Call Jerry and he will answer your questions.

My stock pads would squeal at low speeds. I changed them to Porterfield RS4 from Jerry and no squeal anymore.

I had 50K km on the stock pads.. Just threw on these new ones and didn't even machine the rotors... Worked perfect.

Better then the 4k the dealer wanted.. lol cost me 400.

940* · 04-22-2012, 01:20 AM

Please PM me info on your car. Color combo, options, original MSRP. Im interested.

lunarx · 04-22-2012, 02:28 PM

I find it interesting to hear about the brake squeal.
I believe my car has the same brakes and it's completely silent.
Do keep in mind that higher performing pads have increased tendency to squeel for a number of technical reasons.
Changing to "quieter" pads will give back some of your braking performance.

Some performance pad manufacturers (such as Endless, Performance Friction, etc.) chamfer the edges of their performance street pads to help reduce squeel.
Perhaps that is something you can try on your OEM pads.
A belt sander is all it takes to do it.
If it does not work, then you can try a different pad.
So nothing to loose except a bit of labor.
Thats nothing compared to taking a beating on a trade in.

I looked at my car and saw that the rear pads are chamfered but the fronts are flat.
Both were replaced in Nov, but rotors are still original.

gthal · 04-22-2012, 05:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lunarx

I find it interesting to hear about the brake squeal.
I believe my car has the same brakes and it's completely silent.
Do keep in mind that higher performing pads have increased tendency to squeel for a number of technical reasons.
Changing to "quieter" pads will give back some of your braking performance.

Some performance pad manufacturers (such as Endless, Performance Friction, etc.) chamfer the edges of their performance street pads to help reduce squeel.
Perhaps that is something you can try on your OEM pads.
A belt sander is all it takes to do it.
If it does not work, then you can try a different pad.
So nothing to loose except a bit of labor.
Thats nothing compared to taking a beating on a trade in.

I looked at my car and saw that the rear pads are chamfered but the fronts are flat.
Both were replaced in Nov, but rotors are still original.

My brakes where very loud too when the car was new. It went away after about 2,000km and hasn't returned. They are dead silent now. However, to the OP, I feel your pain!! When the brakes would squeal it was embarassing to say the least. No one expects a MB to sound like a 20 year old school bus. I would have the pads removed, the brakes cleaned and apply some anti-squeal paste. Follow this by a good bedding process and I bet it goes away.

DD GT3 RD · 05-01-2012, 02:51 PM

just ordered the porterfields. Lets see how it goes

Roswell · 05-01-2012, 06:16 PM

Glad to hear you're keeping the car... for now. lol Let us know how the new pads perform & sound.

04-21-2012, 12:18 AM	#2
_AMG_ MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 6,674 Drives: C63	Endless makes pads for the C63 but dont know how they are on noise, might wanna give ACGSD a call to check with them. Whats the next ride Sammy? __________________

04-21-2012, 09:35 PM	#8
Jons95c36amg MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Desert Posts: 3,244 Drives: 02 CLK 55 AMG,09 C63 loaded with P30	Mine squeals too. __________________ 02 CLK55-13.1@108.6 stock 95 C36 sold 09 C63-12.6@115 stock OE-tuning-only tune stock filters,charcoals intact-11.9@118.5 best trap 119 60-130 in 8.71sec "VERIFIED"-6speedonline.TUNED ONLY .Stock filters,charcoals intact,93oct. Everything else stock.

05-01-2012, 02:51 PM	#13
DD GT3 RD Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 346 Drives: '11 C63 w/ P31	just ordered the porterfields. Lets see how it goes __________________ '11 C63 w/ P31 Stock 91 octane 60-130 - 9.79

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Roswell MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2010 Location: Ottawa, Ontario, Canada Posts: 4,108 Drives: 2010 C63 AMG, 2009 ISF , 2002 L-Tuned IS300, 2011 ML350	Glad to hear you're keeping the car... for now. lol Let us know how the new pads perform & sound. __________________ 2010 Calcite White C63 - Vorsteiner CF rear diffuser - BOCA CF backseat covers & CF trunk spoiler - RevoZport CF sideskirts w/ VIP CF rear skirts - JBSPEED CF front lip & CF roof spoiler - Blacked-out roof, reverse light & front grill - AMG door pins & Hakimov CF trim kit - H&R springs (w/17mm rear spring pads) - 19's OEM V Multi-spokes w/ Yokohama tires (H&R spacers --> 10mm r & 12mm f) - 19's HRE P40 in brushed with tinted clear w/ Hankook V12 tires

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04-21-2012, 11:05 AM	#3
Mort MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 2,230 Drives: 2010 C63 P31;1971 280SE 3.5(Sold);2003 1500 HD Silverado;2008 R320 CDI (sold);2011 GLK350 (wife's)	You may want to check out the Porterfield pads. I think merc63 has them for a reference. You can get them here:http://www.formymercedes.com/mb.asp Call Jerry and he will answer your questions.

04-21-2012, 12:10 PM	#4
lunarx Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 349 Drives: W212 E63: PP/P2/non-Pano/ 6.2L M156	Are your factory OEM pads squeeking? How many miles on them? Are the rotors glazed?

04-21-2012, 01:15 PM	#5
Mikegpr03 MBWorld Fanatic! Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Miami Dade, FL Posts: 1,574 Drives: OE Tuned C63	+1 on the Porterfield pads. They are great and at least a 50% less dust on the wheels. I love them

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940* Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: May 2008 Location: NYC, Newport Beach, Taipei.. Posts: 110 Drives: I WALK...	Please PM me info on your car. Color combo, options, original MSRP. Im interested.

04-22-2012, 02:28 PM	#11
lunarx Senior Member Garage is empty, add now Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 349 Drives: W212 E63: PP/P2/non-Pano/ 6.2L M156	I find it interesting to hear about the brake squeal. I believe my car has the same brakes and it's completely silent. Do keep in mind that higher performing pads have increased tendency to squeel for a number of technical reasons. Changing to "quieter" pads will give back some of your braking performance. Some performance pad manufacturers (such as Endless, Performance Friction, etc.) chamfer the edges of their performance street pads to help reduce squeel. Perhaps that is something you can try on your OEM pads. A belt sander is all it takes to do it. If it does not work, then you can try a different pad. So nothing to loose except a bit of labor. Thats nothing compared to taking a beating on a trade in. I looked at my car and saw that the rear pads are chamfered but the fronts are flat. Both were replaced in Nov, but rotors are still original.

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