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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 01:52 PM
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I have a c300 sport 6spd. Standard rotors. Should I buy OEM brake pads or aftermarket's. Suggestions?
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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 01:52 PM
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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 06:17 PM
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Jcwhitney says they don't fit my car. Where else can I buy them if they really do fit. What about ebc or hawk brand pads?
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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 10:56 PM
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Jcwhitney says they don't fit my car. Where else can I buy them if they really do fit. What about ebc or hawk brand pads?
Check Akebono's web site. Akebono EUR 1340 and 1341 fit my 2009 C300 6 speed. Don't know what changed for the brakes in the one year difference between our cars. They are sold on Amazon, which also has compatibility information.....outstanding pads.
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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 11:04 PM
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perfect, thanks sportstick. i found them on amazon but currently out of stock. i dont need them right away but just doing some research.

did you stay with the stock rotors (undrilled/unslotted)? would you suggest any alternatives to stock ones?
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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 11:51 PM
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perfect, thanks sportstick. i found them on amazon but currently out of stock. i dont need them right away but just doing some research.

did you stay with the stock rotors (undrilled/unslotted)? would you suggest any alternatives to stock ones?
Haven't found any improvement over stock rotors, although my front rotors are drilled. Pads were another story....great performance, quiet, and no dust.
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 10:44 AM
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I have used many different brands of pads over the years, and will say the Akebonos are worth the extra money.
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 10:54 AM
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I ordered the EBC brake pads from this place for my C63 they are quiet, and no dust, performance wise they seem to be fine too!
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Pad recommendations are useless unless you provide the criteria that's important to you: stopping power, dust levels, cost, longevity, etc.
I recently switched from EBC Yellows (best stopping power, but HIGH dust) to Porterfield R4S pads. I like them so far. A little less aggressive compared to the Yellows. No feedback on dust levels yet since it's been rainy so the car hasn't been washed in a while.
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 03:20 PM
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Doanster- I don't drive it hard. Its my daily commuter. But I don't have alot brake dust with the stock pads now.
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Old Feb 22, 2014 | 03:24 PM
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Sounds like Akebono are your best bet. Stick with stock rotors IMO, but some people have switched to Centric and have had no complaints.
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