Feel Like A Moron! 2007 c230 sport
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2007 C230 SPORT
Feel Like A Moron! 2007 c230 sport
I apologize for the crappy first thread topic, but.....I have an 07 MB C230 Sport w/ 17k miles, and well, need to start fixing the girl up! This was a huge bonus for me, I was coming from a toyota echo ! Talk about a golf cart on the road!! 
So, with that said, I reviewed the stickied brake thread, and couldn't really get a hold of what the consensus was...it seems friction master was the top choice of pad replacement?
So, what should replace my front/rear pads with? I'm a So-Cal resident for reference to part stores.
Again, while this is my first post, I have been a silent browser for a while now! Anyways, I plan to be more active here, often looking at the DIY threads for cool add on's! Or at least, have them done...
Thanks again,
Kristy
So, with that said, I reviewed the stickied brake thread, and couldn't really get a hold of what the consensus was...it seems friction master was the top choice of pad replacement?
So, what should replace my front/rear pads with? I'm a So-Cal resident for reference to part stores.
Again, while this is my first post, I have been a silent browser for a while now! Anyways, I plan to be more active here, often looking at the DIY threads for cool add on's! Or at least, have them done...
Thanks again,
Kristy
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Welcome Kristy,
As for the pads, porterfield was the aftermarket brand of choice for the car, but sadly they don't make pads for the 05 and up 2-pot brakes that came on the C230's.
I've just gone with the original pads. You'll have plenty other modding opportunities for your car.
As for the pads, porterfield was the aftermarket brand of choice for the car, but sadly they don't make pads for the 05 and up 2-pot brakes that came on the C230's.
I've just gone with the original pads. You'll have plenty other modding opportunities for your car.
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Welcome Kristy,
As for the pads, porterfield was the aftermarket brand of choice for the car, but sadly they don't make pads for the 05 and up 2-pot brakes that came on the C230's.
I've just gone with the original pads. You'll have plenty other modding opportunities for your car.
As for the pads, porterfield was the aftermarket brand of choice for the car, but sadly they don't make pads for the 05 and up 2-pot brakes that came on the C230's.
I've just gone with the original pads. You'll have plenty other modding opportunities for your car.
Regarding the pads, should I source them directly from the dealer? Is their even an alternative parts source for OEM pads/parts?
WOW, what grill is on your c class? It's damn sexy! I need the source for that too!
-Kristy
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Welcome!
since you're in socal
Jesse at Caliber Mercedes Benz Anaheim CA (wholesale parts) gives 20% off all OE MB Parts
or online
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...?siteid=214269
since you're in socal
Jesse at Caliber Mercedes Benz Anaheim CA (wholesale parts) gives 20% off all OE MB Parts
or online
http://www.trademotion.com/partlocat...?siteid=214269
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Welcome Kristy,
As for the pads, porterfield was the aftermarket brand of choice for the car, but sadly they don't make pads for the 05 and up 2-pot brakes that came on the C230's.
I've just gone with the original pads. You'll have plenty other modding opportunities for your car.
As for the pads, porterfield was the aftermarket brand of choice for the car, but sadly they don't make pads for the 05 and up 2-pot brakes that came on the C230's.
I've just gone with the original pads. You'll have plenty other modding opportunities for your car.
https://mbworld.org/forums/suspensio...ml#post3247830
Last edited by phate; Jan 5, 2009 at 12:26 AM.
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That's not entirely true. I have a set of Porterfield R4-1 pads for the front of your car (2 piston calipers). I ended up ordering the wrong ones so now i'm trying to get rid of these! They do not advertise this part number on their site for some reason but it is AP1126 for the 2 pots.
https://mbworld.org/forums/suspensio...ml#post3247830
https://mbworld.org/forums/suspensio...ml#post3247830
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I'm just trying to help out... She didn't come to our forum going "yo, yo yo! deez pank led's look gansta!" so I figured that I'd be nice.my grill is actually painted with OE MB 030 black paint, so it's colormatched to my car
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I stand corrected. Thanks for the info! I remember e-mailing them a few months back and they told me that they didn't make them for our car...
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too the op you can check out morse ceramic pads for the fronts.
c32used...seemed to have a pretty good experience with them. you might want to give him a PM if your interested in those pads.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...es-review.html
c32used...seemed to have a pretty good experience with them. you might want to give him a PM if your interested in those pads.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...es-review.html
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too the op you can check out morse ceramic pads for the fronts.
c32used...seemed to have a pretty good experience with them. you might want to give him a PM if your interested in those pads.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...es-review.html
c32used...seemed to have a pretty good experience with them. you might want to give him a PM if your interested in those pads.
https://mbworld.org/forums/c32-amg-c...es-review.html
Hey Guys,
Thanks much for the guided info, your all pimps
.I went ahead and purchased the OEM pads referenced above. While I wouldn't mind looking into aftermarket pads Temjin, I need to keep it easy for my first attempt at changing them. Now to get the tools and car lifty thingy I need! lol
Since joining, I have decided to go after something in the aftermarket audio area, but I''ll save that for a new thread, wish me luck this weekend for this one
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Hey Guys,
Thanks much for the guided info, your all pimps .
I went ahead and purchased the OEM pads referenced above. While I wouldn't mind looking into aftermarket pads Temjin, I need to keep it easy for my first attempt at changing them. Now to get the tools and car lifty thingy I need! lol
Since joining, I have decided to go after something in the aftermarket audio area, but I''ll save that for a new thread, wish me luck this weekend for this one
Thanks much for the guided info, your all pimps
.I went ahead and purchased the OEM pads referenced above. While I wouldn't mind looking into aftermarket pads Temjin, I need to keep it easy for my first attempt at changing them. Now to get the tools and car lifty thingy I need! lol
Since joining, I have decided to go after something in the aftermarket audio area, but I''ll save that for a new thread, wish me luck this weekend for this one
good choice! Although they dust a bit more than some other aftermarket choices, there's nothing really wrong about the stock pads.
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Just wanted to update the thread!
Got the pads in late Jan and they're still holding strong, thanks for the great help. I've been under the radar once again, but I find most of my questions are answered via the search function, so why post you know?
Got the pads in late Jan and they're still holding strong, thanks for the great help. I've been under the radar once again, but I find most of my questions are answered via the search function, so why post you know?
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what was the purpose of changing your brake pads? were they worn out at 17k miles? I have 196XX miles and so far mine are still holding strong. Unless they changed them when I did the Service A a few months ago.
But I do H A T E these OEM pads.. they're so damn dusty..
But I do H A T E these OEM pads.. they're so damn dusty..
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welcome to the fam
i like hawks but they didnt make em for the rear brakes so i did monroe's all ceramics all around and EBC rotors g luck make sure you buy OEM sensors
i like hawks but they didnt make em for the rear brakes so i did monroe's all ceramics all around and EBC rotors g luck make sure you buy OEM sensors
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Welcome Kristy
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what was the purpose of changing your brake pads? were they worn out at 17k miles? I have 196XX miles and so far mine are still holding strong. Unless they changed them when I did the Service A a few months ago.
But I do H A T E these OEM pads.. they're so damn dusty..
But I do H A T E these OEM pads.. they're so damn dusty..
PS: Welcome to the board
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I have the original OEM pads with 33k miles. I just had service A done and the technician said my pads still have plenty of life left. OEM pads are very dependable and long lasting. I will stick with OEM pads whenever the time comes for them to be replaced...
