Ok so i guess its time for me to get the front brake rotors and brake pads done. I don't know if i'm wrong but i know that all the 2006 c230 come with the sport package, so i don't have any idea why there is lot of rotors online for the 2006 but doens't fit for sport package. Anyways i found those rotors and brake pads that will fit on the sport package so all i need is your opinion on those parts, if i should go with it or no

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...d=1432266@C230 SPORT&year=2006&cid=14@Brake %26 Wheel Hub&gid=1896@Brake Disc/Brake Rotor

http://www.autohausaz.com/search/pro...d=1432266@C230 SPORT&year=2006&cid=14@Brake %26 Wheel Hub&gid=1684@Brake Pad Set

 

The drugs don't work anymore! Ooops, I mean't the links don't work anymore.

 

i'd go to tirerack or rmeuropean to get the pads and rotors

 

RM European. I have ran OEM pads ($90) and BALO rotors ($80/ea) on my car since 53,000 miles. They are still great at 90,000.

 

Thank you guys a lot for your help, i was looking at RMeuropean site and i guess i'll be going with the balo rotors but not sure about the pads yet i was thinking to go with the pagid but i heard a lot of people saying that the akebono pads is good, so what do you think guys? Between i think i'm going off topic but i have another question since i don't have much experience with cars what does it mean when people say c230 ss?

 

C230SS is C230 Sport Sedan.

I suggest the OEM pads. They dust a little more but the OEM pads are top quality and excellent performers.

 

OEM all the way.. I purchased my oem rotors and pads from our sponsor above. You will need your VIN number for the correct part numbers for your car.

 

i was trying to find the parts at our sponsor mymercedesparts but it doesnt show any parts for the rotors or pads for 2006 c230

 

from vender reply : - note this is from my 07C230 SS with big brakes. I suggest to go OEM and vendor above - much easier.. I went with another vendor (annapolis MB ) and they sent me the wrong rotors and pads, but they corrected, but left me a week waiting for parts.

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Here's your numbers and prices: Front rotors: 203-421-13-12 $104.00 each X 2 Front pads: 004-420-51-20 $ 78.00 Sensor: 211-540-17-17 $ 6.18 Prices do not include shipping. We are an authorized M-B dealer, so all of our parts are genuine M-B. If you decide to order, just enter the part numberw in the parts search box provided and process your order thru there. Thanks, Jeff

Got the order... thanks. If you need to contact me, I can be reached at 800-441-2440. My direct email is jwilliams@mbsouthatlanta.com

 

If it were me, I'd get Akebonos from Tirerack; minimal dust.

 

I agree Akenobo's which is low dust.. If I recall the OEM pads had PAGID stamped on the metal part..

 

Just use OEM, because it has softer material that would not eat your rotor.

For dust problems, just wash your car every week will you. =)

 

I was trying to save a buck by replacing my oem pads with the Autozone Duralast, boy was I wrong. Those pads ate and grooved the rotors so bad.. never again.. OEM for me for now on.. Also FWIW any brake job I do to this car will require OEM pads and rotor replacement.

 

Ouch.. Autozone Duralast on the front? Nay nay nay.

They will work fine on the rear, however.

 

What about the car, though?

 

ok so i went to the dealership today or as many of us call it stealership and got quoted for the parts 2 front rotors, front brake pads and brake wear $450. so i'm thinking now just to get the pads from them and get the balo rotors from the net

 

thanks a lot, would you know what the part number for the rear brake pads? please

 

IIRC OEM rotors are Brembo. I am not familiar with BALO. Jerry email Jeff Williams@mbsouthatlanta.com with your VIN number to reply with the correct part numbers. Funny thing is when my rotor were shipped the UPS driver almost had a hernia. The rotors were shipped loosed with bubble wrap. How they made it to my place without any damage is a mystery. If you look at the total it was less than your stealership.

You can also try ECStuning.com which is an AUDI and BMW mailorder, but now carry MB parts.

 

I think the OEM rotors were Zimmerman, but I can't be sure. I don't think they're OEM Brembo rotors but the calipers are.

BALO rotors are very cost effective and just as good. I've had them on my car for almost 40k miles now. I will only use OEM pads, though, so I can't testify for anything else. My car gets washed too often for dusting to be an issue and you can't beat the feel, bite, and durability of the OEM pads.

 

I think you're right on that one.

Not sure why you guys are in love with OEM pads so much.

 

Thanks for clarification. Not in love, just oem is install and forget, no issues of squeals or aggressive rotor wear and exact fit.. that's all. I do hate the dusting, but I can live with that since the car is often washed.

 

will do, thanks a lot