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BRAKE Pad, Rotors, & Calipers Discussion Thread (OEM, aftermarket, etc...)
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From: SF South Bay
2002 C230 Coupe
I just changed mine last night and it took about 15 minutes: Knock out the pin from the outside to release the spring clip. Pull the old pads out. Then get a dual side piston pusher to enlarge the gap.
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From: ST. Louis, MO
'16 SL550, '18 Porsche Macan GTS
OK, for all you late '05, '06 & '07 guys looking for dustless pads, I may have found something else to chhose from. I got en e-mail confirmation from the Product Manager at Morse Automotive Group that they have ceramic pads for the font of our cars. ANyone have any input on quality/cost? Here's a clip from the e-mail he sent......
Steve,
You can source our pads at AutoZone, Advance, Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts or at AutoValue Auto Parts in the St.Louis area. The part you would need would be CMX1121 for the front (Adv, BtoB, AV) or 1121C at AutoZone, we do not make the rear pad in ceramic at this time.
Mark A. Price
Product Manager
Morse Automotive Corp.
Chicago, IL 60609
773-843-9000 ext. 2242
773-843-9100 fax
Here's a link to their site and a pic of the pads....http://www.morseauto.com/
Steve,
You can source our pads at AutoZone, Advance, Bumper to Bumper Auto Parts or at AutoValue Auto Parts in the St.Louis area. The part you would need would be CMX1121 for the front (Adv, BtoB, AV) or 1121C at AutoZone, we do not make the rear pad in ceramic at this time.
Mark A. Price
Product Manager
Morse Automotive Corp.
Chicago, IL 60609
773-843-9000 ext. 2242
773-843-9100 fax
Here's a link to their site and a pic of the pads....http://www.morseauto.com/
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I hate tirerack
Why doesn't tirerack have brakes for ANY C230 SEDAN? I'm so through searching tirerack for brakes that fit my car, they just don't have a damn thing at all.
I need to change my front brakes, the sensor came on and I've narrowed my search down to Akebono Ceramic pads or Hawk HPS regular pads.
So my question is: I have the 2 piston caliper, do I just order the C32 brake pads?? I can't find anywhere that sells the right pads for my car.
Also does someone have an extra set of front EBC Red Stuff? I thought I read someone has extras they wanna sell...
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Brake Components for 2004 Mercedes-Benz C32 Sedan
Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads (Material: Ceramic) Front Fitment
Note: Front brake pads
Price: $95.00 (axle set)
Akebono Euro Ceramic Pads (Material: Ceramic) Front Fitment
Note: Front brake pads
Price: $95.00 (axle set)
I need to change my front brakes, the sensor came on and I've narrowed my search down to Akebono Ceramic pads or Hawk HPS regular pads.
So my question is: I have the 2 piston caliper, do I just order the C32 brake pads?? I can't find anywhere that sells the right pads for my car.
Also does someone have an extra set of front EBC Red Stuff? I thought I read someone has extras they wanna sell...
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From: Irvine, CA
2013 E350 Bluetec, 2008 Audi S4 Avant, 2011 VW Golf TDI, 2015 Audi S3, 2020 GLB250
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a quarter mile at a time
I hate tirerack
Why doesn't tirerack have brakes for ANY C230 SEDAN? I'm so through searching tirerack for brakes that fit my car, they just don't have a damn thing at all.
I need to change my front brakes, the sensor came on and I've narrowed my search down to Akebono Ceramic pads or Hawk HPS regular pads.
So my question is: I have the 2 piston caliper, do I just order the C32 brake pads?? I can't find anywhere that sells the right pads for my car.
Also does someone have an extra set of front EBC Red Stuff? I thought I read someone has extras they wanna sell...
Why doesn't tirerack have brakes for ANY C230 SEDAN? I'm so through searching tirerack for brakes that fit my car, they just don't have a damn thing at all.
I need to change my front brakes, the sensor came on and I've narrowed my search down to Akebono Ceramic pads or Hawk HPS regular pads.
So my question is: I have the 2 piston caliper, do I just order the C32 brake pads?? I can't find anywhere that sells the right pads for my car.
Also does someone have an extra set of front EBC Red Stuff? I thought I read someone has extras they wanna sell...
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From: West Los Angeles
Midnight Blue 2004.5 C230 Kompressor Sport Sedan. 2002 w210 E320, 2009 w211 E350 Sport
I hate tirerack
Why doesn't tirerack have brakes for ANY C230 SEDAN? I'm so through searching tirerack for brakes that fit my car, they just don't have a damn thing at all.
I need to change my front brakes, the sensor came on and I've narrowed my search down to Akebono Ceramic pads or Hawk HPS regular pads.
So my question is: I have the 2 piston caliper, do I just order the C32 brake pads?? I can't find anywhere that sells the right pads for my car.
Also does someone have an extra set of front EBC Red Stuff? I thought I read someone has extras they wanna sell...
Why doesn't tirerack have brakes for ANY C230 SEDAN? I'm so through searching tirerack for brakes that fit my car, they just don't have a damn thing at all.
I need to change my front brakes, the sensor came on and I've narrowed my search down to Akebono Ceramic pads or Hawk HPS regular pads.
So my question is: I have the 2 piston caliper, do I just order the C32 brake pads?? I can't find anywhere that sells the right pads for my car.
Also does someone have an extra set of front EBC Red Stuff? I thought I read someone has extras they wanna sell...
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From: Camas, WA
2007 C230SS; 2014 ML350 BT
NO 
I have been looking for them for about a month now, and finally called Akebono, and they said "not at this time". I absolutely HATE the OEM pads for their dusting.
I am having Carbotech Engineering reline my OEM backing plates with their "Bobcat" compound.
I have been looking for them for about a month now, and finally called Akebono, and they said "not at this time". I absolutely HATE the OEM pads for their dusting.I am having Carbotech Engineering reline my OEM backing plates with their "Bobcat" compound.
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From: ST. Louis, MO
'16 SL550, '18 Porsche Macan GTS
The Morse ceramic pads that I mentioned above are finally available through AutoValue Auto Parts, AutoZone and Advance. All warehouses have recieved their shipments and they suposidly have updated the computer systems. You will need to order them as they are not going to be stocked in the sotres quite yet. Mine should be here tomorrow or Thursday and I hope to get them on this week end. Price range shoudl be in the $50 to $60. They only offer the fronts right now but are working on the rears.
In my area, Auto Value was the most help. AutoZone and Advance seemed like they only wanted to sell stuff they had in stock. I will give a full review once I get them in.
Woooooot............no more dust in my future!!!!!!
In my area, Auto Value was the most help. AutoZone and Advance seemed like they only wanted to sell stuff they had in stock. I will give a full review once I get them in.
Woooooot............no more dust in my future!!!!!!
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I came into work this morning to find the brakes sitting on my desk!
Thanks Dan!!
I'm excited to get these installed, they look pretty cool! I wonder if you'll see the red paint when they're installed?
I picked up the new rotors and sensor at the stealership this afternoon, hopefully I'll have all this installed on Monday.
Thanks Dan!!
I'm excited to get these installed, they look pretty cool! I wonder if you'll see the red paint when they're installed?
I picked up the new rotors and sensor at the stealership this afternoon, hopefully I'll have all this installed on Monday.
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From: Irvine, CA
2013 E350 Bluetec, 2008 Audi S4 Avant, 2011 VW Golf TDI, 2015 Audi S3, 2020 GLB250
I came into work this morning to find the brakes sitting on my desk!
Thanks Dan!!
I'm excited to get these installed, they look pretty cool! I wonder if you'll see the red paint when they're installed?
I picked up the new rotors and sensor at the stealership this afternoon, hopefully I'll have all this installed on Monday.
Thanks Dan!!
I'm excited to get these installed, they look pretty cool! I wonder if you'll see the red paint when they're installed?
I picked up the new rotors and sensor at the stealership this afternoon, hopefully I'll have all this installed on Monday.
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From: Irvine, CA
2013 E350 Bluetec, 2008 Audi S4 Avant, 2011 VW Golf TDI, 2015 Audi S3, 2020 GLB250
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2005 C230 Kompressor SS
Replacement Rotors + Pads
Was just notified by the dealership that my car's rotors are below minimum and that my pads are under 5%. I brought my vehicle in for the squeaky brake inspection (http://m bworld.org/forums/showthread.php?t=213476). However, says my service adviser tells me the squeak is caused by the brakes wearing out and will replace them for $550+!
1.) I would like to get a second opinion as my brake sensor didn't come on and Ive drove less than 5k miles since my last brake pads were replaced. I think I will ask the dealership to write their recommendation on paper and take my vehicle to Kragens to ask for a second opinion.
2.) If my brakes needed replacement, Ive heard that I can get better replacement brakes and cost less than factory. What are some recommendations? Would it be wise to replace with ceramic pads?
Thanks for your time, I searched the forums but really couldn't find anything and cant really spend $2k on Brembo Big Brake kits either, (even though id really like to).
1.) I would like to get a second opinion as my brake sensor didn't come on and Ive drove less than 5k miles since my last brake pads were replaced. I think I will ask the dealership to write their recommendation on paper and take my vehicle to Kragens to ask for a second opinion.
2.) If my brakes needed replacement, Ive heard that I can get better replacement brakes and cost less than factory. What are some recommendations? Would it be wise to replace with ceramic pads?
Thanks for your time, I searched the forums but really couldn't find anything and cant really spend $2k on Brembo Big Brake kits either, (even though id really like to).
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you might want to do a little search, this has been discuss many times before, infact I think there is a thread about the rotors and pads like last week or 2 weeks ago
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F10
just so you know the cost of new rotors are about 110 each then pads are another 100, so in oem parts alone you're looking at 320 plus tax. the oem parts are not bad, but go a head and try other brands then let us know how it works.
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From: bronx, ny
'05 C230 coupe auto
Well on my C230 Coupe the mileage is currently 27500 and I'm still on the first set of brake pads...They will prob go for another 5K or so.
I already bought front OEM brake pads ($80 with sensor) and will take it to a local mechanic and have him cut rotors and put those pads on the car.
Only problem is, I think the C230K sedan had cross drilled rotors so you can't cut them.
You can always buy the aftermarket NOT cross drilled and they will save you the life of the brake pads and plus you will have the option of cutting them once the time to change brake pads comes again
I already bought front OEM brake pads ($80 with sensor) and will take it to a local mechanic and have him cut rotors and put those pads on the car.
Only problem is, I think the C230K sedan had cross drilled rotors so you can't cut them.
You can always buy the aftermarket NOT cross drilled and they will save you the life of the brake pads and plus you will have the option of cutting them once the time to change brake pads comes again
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I downgraded to a VW, it's still German though
I did the whole sha-banga-bang for $300. Brand new rotors on all four, new pads, plus misc. supplies. I bought all my stuff at Parts America online, or Advance Auto, which is the same place. I used semi-metallic pads, as I was tired of all the brake dust from those stock pads that were on the car. The OEM pads suck dong. My car stops faster, shorter, and doesn't fade like when I had the OEM stuff on there.
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From: ST. Louis, MO
'16 SL550, '18 Porsche Macan GTS
If you have the cross drilled rotors, they will be any where from $110 to $135 a piece and pads can range from $60 to $200 depending on brands. I just replaced my '06 fronts with Morse Ceramic pads ($64) and Zimmerman OEM rotors ($130 ea.). Very easy DIY project if you are mechanically inclined. There's a bunch of thread regarding the subject here.
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From: Houston, Texas
2017 G63 AMG, 2019 G550
[QUOTE=SteveL1;I just replaced my '06 fronts with Morse Ceramic pads ($64) and Zimmerman OEM rotors ($130 ea.). Very easy DIY project if you are mechanically inclined. There's a bunch of thread regarding the subject here.[/QUOTE]
Where did you buy your pads and rotors?
Where did you buy your pads and rotors?
