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11-07-2002, 11:01 PM
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i just got my brakes today!!! two days after i ordered them. that was quick.
does speedtoys include all the anti-sqeal cream and spray?
formymercedes.com did.
does speedtoys include all the anti-sqeal cream and spray?
formymercedes.com did.
11-08-2002, 12:09 AM
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No, but anti-squeal paste is about $2 at Pep Boys, not a big ticket item. Don't know about any spray. I just refuse to buy anything from Jerry because he put the squeeze on Porterfield to not allow speedtoys.com to sell the front brake pads for $100. Call it price fixing, call it illegal, call it sour grapes, I just don't call him. So even if he was the only source for these pads I would still not buy from him.
11-08-2002, 12:09 PM
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'01 C240/6
Most people think that the noise of squealing pads is caused by the pad to rotor contact - not really true. What it is is vibration between the pad backing plate and the caliper piston.
Anti-squeal paste is designed to go between the pad backing plate and the caliper piston, and dampen the vibration.
If you are having trouble stopping the squeal, you might try a stick-on anti-squeal pad. This is a rubberized piece, it sticks to the back of the pad. It really helps for "tough to solve" squeal problems.
If you use the liquid (like CRC Anti-Squeal from Pep Boys, etc), put it on thick, and let it semi-dry (maybe 1/2 hour) before reinstalling on the car.
Porterfields do seem to have a tendency to squeal, but it can easily be overcome. It may take a few tries, but you can get them to be quiet.
Anti-squeal paste is designed to go between the pad backing plate and the caliper piston, and dampen the vibration.
If you are having trouble stopping the squeal, you might try a stick-on anti-squeal pad. This is a rubberized piece, it sticks to the back of the pad. It really helps for "tough to solve" squeal problems.
If you use the liquid (like CRC Anti-Squeal from Pep Boys, etc), put it on thick, and let it semi-dry (maybe 1/2 hour) before reinstalling on the car.
Porterfields do seem to have a tendency to squeal, but it can easily be overcome. It may take a few tries, but you can get them to be quiet.
03-03-2003, 04:34 PM
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pad replace
looking at replacing the my C230 coupe brake pads. Once the sensor wear indicator, indicates wear do the sensors also have to be replaced ( do the sensors wear?) Can any of the aftermarket brake pads use the wear sensor or only the original MB pads? Is it difficult to replace the pads, any pointers?
