Ceramic Brake pads
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Ceramic Brake pads
yo guys, this has probably been covered before, but if you guys don't have the ceramic brake pads on your car, you need to get them immediately! besides improved feel and no fade- I CAN DRIVE MY CAR, HARD, FOR A WEEK, AND MY WHEELS DON'T GET BLACK. F'ING AMAZING.
got mine on tirerack for 100 for the fronts. didn't do the rears yet, but will next time they need it.
unbelievable!
got mine on tirerack for 100 for the fronts. didn't do the rears yet, but will next time they need it.
unbelievable!
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yo guys, this has probably been covered before, but if you guys don't have the ceramic brake pads on your car, you need to get them immediately! besides improved feel and no fade- I CAN DRIVE MY CAR, HARD, FOR A WEEK, AND MY WHEELS DON'T GET BLACK. F'ING AMAZING.
got mine on tirerack for 100 for the fronts. didn't do the rears yet, but will next time they need it.
unbelievable!
got mine on tirerack for 100 for the fronts. didn't do the rears yet, but will next time they need it.
unbelievable!
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I have the akebono pads on my rears and they dont ever squeak and their dust is very low. I have porterfield r4s pads up front and they are noisy when ya first start the car and they are also very low dust.
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I'm going to wait on the rears till i need to pads. the akabonos on my fronts don't ever squeak- i wouldn't be able to deal with any squeal, whether they're warmed up or not. hate noises, and hate break dust.
i drive so hard that my wheels would be dirty in a 2 days. with the ceramics on the front i can go a least a week and they barely have any dust on them at all.
i drive so hard that my wheels would be dirty in a 2 days. with the ceramics on the front i can go a least a week and they barely have any dust on them at all.
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Is this the stuff what we adre talking about?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...23041658QQrdZ1
Or
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...18329960QQrdZ1
Or
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Merce...18329960QQrdZ1
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I think so. they are the same brakes. but you might want to try to order some C55 pads and C32 pads on either mercedes or some other site and see if the part numbers are the same.
can anyone confirm they are the exact same part numbers
by the way, drove my car in the rain yesterday, and the wheels STILL don't look black. really amazing. and the response from the pads is great.
can anyone confirm they are the exact same part numbers
by the way, drove my car in the rain yesterday, and the wheels STILL don't look black. really amazing. and the response from the pads is great.
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I just ordered a set of these Akebono Euro Ceramics for my C55 front calipers from BMA Auto Parts. I had to tell them to order the 2004 C32 front pads as based on this thread. I'll let you all know whether they were correct or not when I get them installed.
Installation will be in about two weeks when my rear 030 rear caliper and cross drilled rotor set arrives from Germany. I'm going with OE rear pads on the O30 set, stainless steel woven brake lines at all four corners and the Akebono pads up front. I may upgrade to the front 030's but right now I do not see the need.
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Installation will be in about two weeks when my rear 030 rear caliper and cross drilled rotor set arrives from Germany. I'm going with OE rear pads on the O30 set, stainless steel woven brake lines at all four corners and the Akebono pads up front. I may upgrade to the front 030's but right now I do not see the need.
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No. Mostly they look good and firm up the pedal. On my C43 the ss lines improved the feel of the brakes and I liked them. No dramatic difference though. Should last longer than OE brake lines.
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Maybe it's typical car folklore, but I've "heard" that braided lines can accumulate road dirt and sand in the fibres, and the flexing can cause the fibres to break down. I've "heard" that the solution is a brake line that is braided and then coated. So then maybe for looks, it should be braided, coated then braided again!
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Maybe it's typical car folklore, but I've "heard" that braided lines can accumulate road dirt and sand in the fibres, and the flexing can cause the fibres to break down. I've "heard" that the solution is a brake line that is braided and then coated. So then maybe for looks, it should be braided, coated then braided again!
Maybe it's typical car folklore, but I've "heard" that braided lines can accumulate road dirt and sand in the fibres, and the flexing can cause the fibres to break down. I've "heard" that the solution is a brake line that is braided and then coated. So then maybe for looks, it should be braided, coated then braided again!
Just put the stainless lines on my 05 C55, front and back. They have improved the brake feel immeasurably.
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I think so. they are the same brakes. but you might want to try to order some C55 pads and C32 pads on either mercedes or some other site and see if the part numbers are the same.
can anyone confirm they are the exact same part numbers.
I think so. they are the same brakes. but you might want to try to order some C55 pads and C32 pads on either mercedes or some other site and see if the part numbers are the same.
can anyone confirm they are the exact same part numbers.
Regards,
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Already have the Porterfield R-4S pads and fresh rotors just waiting in their boxes. Figure since I’ll already be groveling about the garage floor, now is the time for the new lines and more fresh fluid.
Track day at Willow scheduled for September. Feedback and advice welcomed.
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Yes, re-read my above post.
Much better initial bite, better modulation a little less travel. I got them from gforcebrakes on ebay Item number: 230151989759 http://http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotor...9759QQtcZphoto
On another note: I had Porterfied R4-s pads on my C43 and thought they were fantastic. Just giving Akebono a try this time.
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Originally Posted by splinter
Excellent. Have you experienced quicker take-up, better modulation or less travel? Perhaps the full gambit?! Which brand did you install? I’ve got a line on some StopTech pieces. They’re local, so I’m inclined to give them an opportunity.
Much better initial bite, better modulation a little less travel. I got them from gforcebrakes on ebay Item number: 230151989759 http://http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotor...9759QQtcZphoto
On another note: I had Porterfied R4-s pads on my C43 and thought they were fantastic. Just giving Akebono a try this time.
Regards,
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Sounds like Akebono is a good alternative. I'm about to purchase a set for my front. Should I take it to the dealer considering that I've never done it before ?
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it took me about 45-60 mins total for the Front could of been faster but i was taking my time and cleaning the all the brake dust off the pins/calipers and other parts that the Stock Pads give off.
