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BRAKE Pad, Rotors, & Calipers Discussion Thread (OEM, aftermarket, etc...)

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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 04:17 PM
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i somewhat heard my SA told me ceramic pad will eat your rotor right?? someone please tell me if is true or lie
lies!!! driven 9k on them so far, no noticeable extra wear or loss in stopping power. I actually gain a little better stopping power from stock and no brake dust.
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 04:31 PM
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ceramics ftw


this is my second set and i love em
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 05:20 PM
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If i can recommend something, just go with R1 concept i got them couple days and i love them already
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Bosmann POLAND
If i can recommend something, just go with R1 concept i got them couple days and i love them already
^^^ This is my friends company let me know if you are interested I can get you a good price.
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 05:58 PM
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Originally Posted by paypaboi
^^^ This is my friends company let me know if you are interested I can get you a good price.
You supossed to say this little bit earlier I'm just kidding i got good price anyway i love those brakes with new year i'm gonna replace rear brakes also with R1 concept
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 06:16 PM
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HaHaHaHa sorry man, I didn't know that Benz people bought them so I never said anything, i didnt want to say R1 and everyone yell that ricey stuff or anything like that. you know how people love to FLAME on these boards.

BTW you know for extra they can engrave designs in the rotors right? Mine are getting done right now engraved with the R1 Logo.
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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Originally Posted by paypaboi
HaHaHaHa sorry man, I didn't know that Benz people bought them so I never said anything, i didnt want to say R1 and everyone yell that ricey stuff or anything like that. you know how people love to FLAME on these boards.

BTW you know for extra they can engrave designs in the rotors right? Mine are getting done right now engraved with the R1 Logo.

F*** now i'm pissed !!! I wanna have something like that !! But it's to late
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 06:20 PM
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Like this, this is my homies GS before wheels, its his cousin actually thats how I know the owner of R1

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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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Originally Posted by paypaboi
Like this, this is my homies GS before wheels, its his cousin actually thats how I know the owner of R1

WoW looks really nice So you gonna have the same or something else ??
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 06:55 PM
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Same well not the exact same but its still going to say R1 because its for advertisement really for the company. Just helping out a friend. Plus its a good product so I dont mind promoting it on my car.
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 06:59 PM
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Same well not the exact same but its still going to say R1 because its for advertisement really for the company. Just helping out a friend. Plus its a good product so I dont mind promoting it on my car.
If you can just try to get for me 2 windows stickers so i can pu them on the corner windows on the rear doors. Can you do it ??



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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 07:01 PM
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Yeah, I can get you the Blue ones right now but the Chrome ones haven't came in yet...if you want to wait I can get you those as soon as they come in. they should be here in the next week or two.

Originally Posted by Bosmann POLAND
If you can just try to get for me 2 windows stickers so i can pu them on the corner windows on the rear doors. Can you do it ??


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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by paypaboi
Yeah, I can get you the Blue ones right now but the Chrome ones haven't came in yet...if you want to wait I can get you those as soon as they come in. they should be here in the next week or two.
I'm sorry bro but i'm not the chrome guy red, blue or something but never ever chrome
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 07:16 PM
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My DIY was $177 for front and rear rotors and pads. I just go to partswarehouse or one of their sister sites.
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Bosmann POLAND
I'm sorry bro but i'm not the chrome guy red, blue or something but never ever chrome
HaHaHa well I have the blue ones on my car for now but im going to change to the Chrome.

Blue:


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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by rinosaur
My DIY was $177 for front and rear rotors and pads. I just go to partswarehouse or one of their sister sites.
wow that is really cheap. What kind of rotors and brake pads did u get?
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 07:32 PM
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Originally Posted by paypaboi
HaHaHa well I have the blue ones on my car for now but im going to change to the Chrome.

Blue:


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I wanna have those blue ones tell me when and how much

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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 07:42 PM
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Alright im about to go to my friends right now I am going to see if he has any extras if not i will take a trip down to the shop this week. No charge. They are free.
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 07:47 PM
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Originally Posted by paypaboi
Alright im about to go to my friends right now I am going to see if he has any extras if not i will take a trip down to the shop this week. No charge. They are free.
But still you need to send them to me so tell me how much
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 11:38 PM
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Originally Posted by paypaboi
wow that is really cheap. What kind of rotors and brake pads did u get?
Lol just the cheapest ones I could find, basically something that works and fits properly. I believe the pads were Kool Vue and the rotors were Pronto (mfd in Fort Worth). Both fit perfectly unlike the duralast stuff at autozone which I had to return after much frustration.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 12:06 AM
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Thanks to all of you for responding to my question. Looks like it's going to be ceramic pads with OEM rotors at an independent mechanic.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 01:43 AM
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But still you need to send them to me so tell me how much
An envelope and a stamp is like $1 haha I can spare that trust me haha. I have an envelop and I will go grab a stamp from mom and dad.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by rinosaur
Lol just the cheapest ones I could find, basically something that works and fits properly. I believe the pads were Kool Vue and the rotors were Pronto (mfd in Fort Worth). Both fit perfectly unlike the duralast stuff at autozone which I had to return after much frustration.
Hey thats all you need if you aren't speeding and all that non sense.
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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 06:16 AM
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Originally Posted by paypaboi
Hey thats all you need if you aren't speeding and all that non sense.

But if you are speeding on the highway all the time go with something that you can trust

Thanks bro i'm appreciate if you need something just tell me


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Old Dec 1, 2008 | 10:42 AM
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You guys don't develop squeaking or anything, when you do it yourself? I love doing things DIY, I just really don't want squeaky brakes. Even Mercedes parts makes brake work cheap, if you DIY.

Any online sources to get OEM parts right from a site without having to call a dealer?
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