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BRAKE Pad, Rotors, & Calipers Discussion Thread (OEM, aftermarket, etc...)
07-09-2002, 06:25 PM
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BRAKE Pad, Rotors, & Calipers Discussion Thread (OEM, aftermarket, etc...)
i'm looking for brake pads for my c240... but i don't want oem pads... what are some good brands that have oem replacement pads??? i've looked into a lot of brands and no one has... pads for the c class... help me out.
07-09-2002, 06:51 PM
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I have Porterfield R4-S pads on my car. Got them from Geoff at SpeedToys.com. The MB pads are not on their website because they sell ricer stuff so you have to e-mail them or call. You can order them directly from Porterfield in Costa Mesa, CA but you'll pay more. Also you can get EBC Greenstuff pads from Tirerack.com (they are on their website).
07-09-2002, 07:28 PM
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thanx buell... how about aftermarket oem replacement rotors... anyone besides brembo... and brembo only makes them for the rear apparently
thanx buell... how about aftermarket oem replacement rotors... anyone besides brembo... and brembo only makes them for the rear apparently
07-10-2002, 09:11 AM
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not sure on those pads kompress. But a better set or rotors (slotted or cross-drilled) will keep the rotors cooler and help prevent warping, and a set of low-dust pads wll keep the whels clean.
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07-10-2002, 10:43 AM
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Originally posted by kompress
Somebody had talked about pads that were overheating and warping the rotors-- which were those? I want to keep my brands straight...
Somebody had talked about pads that were overheating and warping the rotors-- which were those? I want to keep my brands straight...
07-10-2002, 12:50 PM
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Re: warping pads
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The warping pads were EBC Green Stuff.
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The warping pads were EBC Green Stuff.
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07-12-2002, 03:20 AM
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well guys... i decided to fork out the money for Porterfiel rotors and pads all the way around... i hope i'll like them... cost me about $1000 installed... i should have them done in about 2 weeks hopefully... thanks again
07-12-2002, 10:01 AM
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Buellwinkle, was that $88 for the pair or all around? I know, wishful thinking...
Do many folks here do their own work? The only reason I am so willing to bring the C in is b/c it is under warranty. Otherwise, I generally feel safer doing the work myself for minor to moderate work. At least I know it was done.
xc240x, what is the labor-parts breakdown for the rotors and pads? Just being nosey...
Do many folks here do their own work? The only reason I am so willing to bring the C in is b/c it is under warranty. Otherwise, I generally feel safer doing the work myself for minor to moderate work. At least I know it was done.
xc240x, what is the labor-parts breakdown for the rotors and pads? Just being nosey...
10-24-2002, 02:24 AM
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Dust less brake pads for the Coupe
Does anyone hason the C coupe! i do not if they work right (better than the MB) on our car!! Does anybody know where can I find them and also what are the best compannies to ge them from? thankxxx
10-24-2002, 12:15 PM
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Thank you for the reply!! how much are they ? cause I need to get one because mine are almost gone... if any one has experience on changing the pads please reply me! ciao
Ohh yes it's for a C230k coupe
Ohh yes it's for a C230k coupe
11-16-2002, 01:33 PM
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Brake pad questions
Hi all!
Hope all is well with everyone.
Took my car in service and my brake bads are down to 20% after only 14,000 miles. OK, given that I live on a hill in SF, is this normal? It seems so soon to me.
Also, since I need to replace the pads soon, is there any reason to go to Midas or some other place that offers lifetime pads?
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Hope all is well with everyone.
Took my car in service and my brake bads are down to 20% after only 14,000 miles. OK, given that I live on a hill in SF, is this normal? It seems so soon to me.
Also, since I need to replace the pads soon, is there any reason to go to Midas or some other place that offers lifetime pads?
TIA
Beth
11-16-2002, 01:46 PM
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The stock MB pads are very soft, so they do wear quickly. I don't know anything about Midas pads. Mnay people here have switched to Porterfield pads which are high performance pads, but they don;t make a lot of dust. They are fairly expensive compared to other brands. Also, Pagid and Mintex make good low dust pads.
11-16-2002, 02:03 PM
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That's just about right for front brake pads on M-Bs. In fact, driving on the hills of San Francisco, I think you're doing pretty well. ( I had to replace front brake pads on my M-B 190 every 11-15,000 miles. I'd be careful about aftermarket pads damaging the rotors. I believe your rotors are made to work best with the OEM pads.
11-16-2002, 02:53 PM
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A friend got 18k miled out of his brakes. Depends on if you do you driving on Freeways or city streets. Get the Porterfields, they'll last you 2-3 times longer and way less dust. They are pricey at about $150 but you won't need so many brake jobs. My dealer put them in for $48 and gave me a loaner so that was a better deal than Midas to me.
Call Geoff at Speedtoys.com, they'll drop ship it from Porterfield in Costa Mesa and you'll have them in 2-3 days.
Call Geoff at Speedtoys.com, they'll drop ship it from Porterfield in Costa Mesa and you'll have them in 2-3 days.
11-16-2002, 04:59 PM
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Originally posted by Buellwinkle
A friend got 18k miled out of his brakes. Depends on if you do you driving on Freeways or city streets. Get the Porterfields, they'll last you 2-3 times longer and way less dust. They are pricey at about $150 but you won't need so many brake jobs. My dealer put them in for $48 and gave me a loaner so that was a better deal than Midas to me.
Call Geoff at Speedtoys.com, they'll drop ship it from Porterfield in Costa Mesa and you'll have them in 2-3 days.
A friend got 18k miled out of his brakes. Depends on if you do you driving on Freeways or city streets. Get the Porterfields, they'll last you 2-3 times longer and way less dust. They are pricey at about $150 but you won't need so many brake jobs. My dealer put them in for $48 and gave me a loaner so that was a better deal than Midas to me.
Call Geoff at Speedtoys.com, they'll drop ship it from Porterfield in Costa Mesa and you'll have them in 2-3 days.
11-16-2002, 05:13 PM
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No sensors, tie wrap those out of the way, do not disconnect the wire. The brakes last so long that you don't really need them. By the time they wear out I figure they'll have the sensor available. There may be a way to drill a hole in the middle of the pad and put the sensor in.
11-16-2002, 05:41 PM
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My car has 20,500 miles and the pads look fine. I would estimate that they will last at least 40,000 miles. Almost all of my driving is highway.
I inspected them yesterday when I removed my C7 wheels and installed my new C240 wheels with Eagle RSA tires. Just in time for yesterdays 1/2" of snow.
I inspected them yesterday when I removed my C7 wheels and installed my new C240 wheels with Eagle RSA tires. Just in time for yesterdays 1/2" of snow.
