AndrewM3

My brake pads are due and there are lots of options out there based off my forum search. I understand Porterfield RS-4 and RB ET500 are common replacements, would be nice to have alternatives. Basically looking for alternative to OE pads if possible with good performance. TRW and Citrix are an option if they fit without chewing rotors, OEM pads are pricey at $450/set. According to Amazon TRW brand brake pads will fit which are more reasonably priced.




https://www.carpartsdiscount.com/cat...ml?3593=398169
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Ultra-Premiu...FVGggj&vxp=mtr
Any thoughts on using these?

Wobble64

Buy from https://www.fcpeuro.com/
They can provide you OEM pads or pads from the OEM subsupplier (e.g. Textar) and they will replace them for free when they are worn - brake pads are included in their life time warranty. Yes, really, I checked......
I would go with OEM and never have to worry about replacing them again in the future.


I am not affiliated to them in any way other than that I bought a set of rear pads from them.

blindfold

I have used endless mx72 and it offers quite a bit of initial bite than the OEM pad, it is a great pad for the street and somewhat light track duty. I feel the car stops with more confidence, so stopping distance could be just the same but to the driver it is a night and day difference.

m a x i m u s

Really? That's nuts. I just bought pads from them a few weeks ago.

AMG3.2

How in the world could this be possible? lol

Have heard nothing but great things regarding MX72 pads. They've got them here: http://speedfreaksusa.com/

FCPEuro

The lifetime replacement thing is true...and we are nuts around here.

--Kyle (kyle@fcpeuro.com)

AMG3.2

Mr. Lin

thanks for the link. my front pads have 66k on them now, so they were coming due anyways. couldn't believe they were so cheap. can't wait til they get here.

QWKSNKE

Nothing new..
Same warranty occurs for pads that your local auto parts store has. (As long as you purchase 'mid tier' grade + pads)
As long as you don't get into the metal backing, your pads will be replaced for free